Author: Daniel Muwanguzi

Airtel Uganda was recognized for excellence, earning the Best PR Campaign of the Year award at the prestigious Uganda Marketing Excellence Awards (UMEAs) yesterday at Kampala Serena Hotel. This award recognizes the efforts Airtel Uganda took in managing the crisis that came from Internet backlash led by Dr Jim Spire Ssentongo about Airtel Money’s alleged fraudulent activities. The recognition further highlights Airtel Money’s renewed focus on openness, accountability, and faster response to customer concerns. It marks an important moment for the brand, reflecting the work done in recent months to improve how customers are supported, especially in high-stress situations. Commenting…

This December, the heartbeat of Kigezi will echo through the capital louder than ever before. The drums, the laughter, the aroma of freshly prepared enturire, the Christmas stories that once warmed childhood nights are now at your disposal. Kampala is about to experience all of it as Bakiga Nation unveils the much-anticipated Rukundo Egumeho – Nohiri Yeitu Christmas Festival on Sunday, 14th December 2026 at Millenium Grounds Lugogo. If you thought you knew Christmas in Kampala, think again. This isn’t just a festival. It’s a journey, back to the hills, back to childhood, back to identity. Imagine, the sun dips…

The Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) has commenced its annual Customer Engagement Week, taking place in Jinja City from Tuesday, 9th to Friday, 12th December 2025. This flagship outreach program is part of URSB’s commitment to extend registration services closer to communities, strengthen stakeholder partnerships, and enhance public awareness on the value of business formalisation. Throughout the week, URSB teams will conduct targeted stakeholder visits, meeting with business owners, local leaders, financial institutions, and other partners within Jinja City and the surrounding areas. These engagements are aimed at improving service delivery, addressing client concerns, and fostering a more supportive environment for enterprise…

TMR International Hospital has updated the public on the condition of Mr. Kayanja Timothy, popularly known as Jayden, a young Ugandan social media influencer who was admitted in critical condition on Friday, 5th December 2025. According to TMR Officials ,  Jayden had suffered a severe sickle cell complication and was immediately placed under the care of the hospital’s Critical Care Specialists. The hospital was alerted to his situation by his close friend, Ms. Shamim Mayanja (popularly known as Zubeda), whose timely intervention ensured he reached the facility quickly. In recognition of the urgency and gravity of his condition, TMR International Hospital…

Housing Finance Bank has officially launched its new branch in Masaka, marking a milestone of 21 branches nationwide. This expansion follows recent branch openings in Nansana, enhancing access for peri-urban communities, and Soroti, strengthening financial services in the Eastern region. The Masaka branch is set to bring innovative banking solutions closer to local residents and businesses while serving as a hub for community engagement and economic growth. Speaking to the people of Masaka, Michael Mugabi, Managing Director of Housing Finance Bank, said: “To the people of Masaka, this branch is more than a new location. It is our pledge to…

MTN Eswatini, the leading telecommunications provider in the Kingdom, announced its readiness to partner with Uganda’s electric bus manufacturer, Kiira Motors Corporation (KMC) to champion sustainable mobility and digital innovation in Eswatini and beyond. This was during a high level engagement held last Saturday at the Happy Valley Hotel in Eswatini’s capital, Lobamba. Jerry.J.Soko, the Acting CEO MTN Eswatini described the partnership as an opportunity for MTN Eswatini to extend its commitment to sustainability and innovation. “For long, Africa has been on the receiving part of technology. We see this expedition as proof that Africa is now leading the development of…

Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) Uganda, a leading financial institution in Uganda, has today announced a new partnership with Furaha Finserve Uganda Limited aimed at easing the burden of school fees for families across the country. The collaboration introduces the DTB–Furaha School Fees Loan, a digital financing solution that gives parents timely and affordable access to school fees, helping children stay in school and complete their education. The new product allows parents to secure instant school fees loans that are paid directly to schools, easing the burden of upfront lump-sum payments. This initiative comes against the backdrop of a pressing national…

The Electoral Commission (EC) has removed National Unity Platform’s (NUP) Mathias Walukaga from the Busiro East MP race after ruling that he did not meet the minimum academic requirements for nomination. The decision is detailed in a letter dated 25 November from EC chairperson Justice Simon Byabakama responding to a complaint filed on 4 November 2025. The petitioner argued that Walukaga lacked the required academic qualifications for a parliamentary candidate and that the Certificate of Mature Age/Aptitude Test he used during nomination had already expired by the time he presented it on 23 October 2025. Walukaga, through his lawyers, insisted…

Uganda’s green economy agenda received a major boost as top corporate leaders, government officials, UN agencies, development partners, and youth innovators convened at the 2nd CEOs’ Breakfast Meeting & High-Level Dialogue on Green Economy, SDGs, and Sustainability at Next Media Park. The event brought national attention to the urgent need to accelerate climate resilience, sustainability, and multi-sector green investment. The high-level gathering was presided over by H.E. Amb. Col (Rtd) Fred Mwesigye, Uganda’s Ambassador to Tanzania, representing the Prime Minister. Joining him were several dignitaries, including the EU Ambassador to Uganda, H.E. Jan Sadek, the IOM Chief of Mission, UNDP…

Clarke International University (CIU), a values-based institution with the mission to “Lead, Innovate, transform”, has announced a monumental initiative to uplift the Boda-boda community by formally awarding the Dr. Ian Clarke Scholarship Awards to 100 deserving students. In partnership with the Union Boda Co-operative Uganda Limited, the university has dedicated UGX 78 million to provide a 50% tuition waiver to beneficiaries, directly investing in the future leaders and entrepreneurs within this essential sector of Uganda’s economy. The Power of Business and Technology Education The scholarships are strategically focused on programs within CIU’s School of Business and Applied Technology (SOBAT). This…