Uganda: Why Uganda Must Marry Aviation and Tourism for Her Next Leap

Uganda's aviation sector is quietly experiencing its strongest recovery in decades. Entebbe International Airport recorded over 2.2 million international passengers in 2024,… Read more »

Uganda: From Uganda to the Netherlands - DFCU Bank Helps Equip Farmers With Global Agribusiness Skills

dfcu Bank, in partnership with Vision Group, the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, and Koudijs BV, has officially flagged off the winners of the… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Fronts Flat Approach for Cattle Compensation Plan

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has said government is considering a flat-rate cattle compensation plan across northern Uganda, a proposal he has discussed with leaders in Lango,… Read more »

Uganda: Vivo Energy Uganda Gives Corsu Walk 2025 Shs10 Million Boost

Vivo Energy Uganda has announced a sponsorship of Shs10 million towards the CoRSU Walk 2025, reaffirming its commitment to healthcare through community investment. Read more »

Uganda: Finca Uganda Takes Banking to the Doorstep With Digital Field Automation

As Uganda's financial landscape continues to embrace digital technology, a new initiative by FINCA Uganda is aiming to bridge the gap between digital banking and underserved… Read more »

Uganda: Cheaper HIV Prevention Drug Coming

THE INDEPENDENT & AGENCIES | A new long-acting medicine that could make preventing HIV transition might soon be even for poor countries like Uganda thanks to agreements between… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Hails Magoola, Says Science Will Push Uganda Into New Economic Phase

President Yoweri Museveni has indicated that the Ugandan economy will reap big from the knowledge economy, that includes biotechnology breakthroughs led by Dr. Matthias Magoola,… Read more »

Africa: Keeping It Home - Africa's Reinsurers in Quiet Bid to Reclaim Market

Africa's reinsurance market has for decades been dominated by global giants such as Swiss Re, Munich Re, and the syndicates of Lloyd's. While these firms bring deep expertise and… Read more »

Uganda: Jazz King Kenny G Mesmerizes Kampala

Kenny G mesmrizes Kampala in Johnnie Walker and Tusker Malt-powered concert Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Baati to Showcase Building Solutions At UMA Trade Fair

Uganda Baati Limited (UBL) has confirmed its participation in the 31st Uganda International Trade Fair, which will run from October 2 to 12, 2025, at the UMA Show Grounds in… Read more »

Uganda: Bobi Wine Lonely in Opposition

Shortly after 11am on a day filled with anticipation on Sept. 24, Robert Kyagulanyi and his wife Barbie Kyagulanyi stood on the steps of their mansion in Magere village, on the… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Launches Manifesto, Promises Qualitative Leap

It was a bright, expectant Monday afternoon in Munyonyo. Speke Resort Convention Centre was aglow in yellow banners, the color of the NRM, fluttering in the breeze. Party… Read more »

Uganda: From Bush Patrols to Finish Lines

On Sept. 20, at dawn, the horizon above Murchison Falls National Park in northwestern Uganda was stitched with jagged lightning, thunder growling over the River Nile as a tropical… Read more »

Uganda: Mining, Finance Leaders Chart Sustainable Growth Path At 14th Mineral Wealth Conference

Uganda's mining sector took center stage this week as government officials, financiers, and industry players gathered at the Kampala Serena Hotel for the 14th Annual Mineral Wealth… Read more »

Kenya: KCB, Afreximbank Commit $800mn to Kenya's Vipingo Special Economic Zone

The deal shows how global and regional lenders are teaming up with local banks to close Africa's industrial financing gap Read more »

Somalia: Uganda-Somalia Business Summit Set to Unlock Opportunities and Regional Cooperation

Uganda will host the 2nd Session of the Uganda-Somalia Joint Permanent Commission (JPC) alongside an Investment and Business Summit from 7-8 October 2025 at Mestil Hotel, Kampala.… Read more »

Uganda: EACOP, Buganda Kingdom Sign Pact to Boost Tree Growing, Construct Community Sports Centre

East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) Ltd. and Buganda Kingdom have today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that cements their collaboration on environmental… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Nominated for 2026 Presidential Elections

President Yoweri Museveni has this morning been duly nominated in respect of the Presidential Elections, 2026. Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Hope Rises in Bulape As DRC Mounts Swift Ebola Response

When the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) confirmed a new outbreak of Ebola on Sept.4, memories of past outbreaks came rushing back. Fear spread quickly in Kasai Province,… Read more »

Uganda: Understanding the GKMA Urban Development Program

One year ago, in September 2024, Vice President Jessica Alupo arrived at the headquarters of Kira Municipality and launched the 5-year UGX 2.2 trillion Greater Kampala Metropolitan… Read more »

Uganda: Stanbic Bank Marketing Head Daniel Ogong Exits Role After 8 Years

Stanbic Bank Uganda has announced that Daniel Ogong, the long-serving Head of Brand and Marketing, will be leaving the role effective October 1, 2025, after eight years of… Read more »

Uganda: Israel Slams Recognition of Palestinian State By Britain, Australia, Canada

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday denounced the decision by Britain, Canada, and Australia to recognize a Palestinian state. Read more »

Uganda: UNEB Releases 2025 Ple, Uce and Uace Exams Timetable

The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has released the 2025 timetable for the Primary Leaving Examination (PLE), the Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE), and the Uganda… Read more »

Uganda: Magero Seals MTN Quarterly Tee Win At Entebbe Club

Stephen Magero on Saturday claimed his first overall MTN September Quarterly Tee at the par 71, Entebbe club. Read more »

Uganda: Gen Kainerugaba, China's Military Industry Chief Discuss Defence Cooperation

The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) of the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, who also serves as the Senior Presidential Adviser for Special Operations,… Read more »