Author: Daniel Muwanguzi

NIC General Insurance Company Ltd has been awarded the prestigious ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System Certification following a successful audit conducted by Bureau Veritas Certification Holding SAS – UK Branch. The certification covers the Provision of General (Non-Life) Insurance Services, affirming NIC General’s adherence to internationally recognized quality management standards and its commitment to operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and customer-focused service delivery. The announcement was made during a press conference held today at NIC General’s Head Offices, NIC Building, Plot 3 Pilkington Road, Kampala. ISO 9001:2015 is the world’s most recognized quality management standard, emphasizing risk-based thinking, customer satisfaction, continual improvement, and…

The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) on Tuesday 17th February, 2026 received a certificate of appreciation from the Uptown Kampala Rotary Club in recognition of the Authority ‘s support towards the club’s outreach activities. The certificate in appreciation of UCAA’s support to the club in the financial year 2025/26 was handed over by the Rotary District Governor, Mr. Geoffrey Martin Kitakule, witnessed by the President Rotary Uptown Club Ms Immaculate Nakyeyune. UCAA Principal Public Affairs Officer, Mr Kenneth Otim received the certificate on behalf of the Authority. UCAA had in previous week, on Friday 13th February, hosted  a vocation tour…

His Majesty the Kyabazinga of Busoga, William Gabula Nadiope IV, has emphasized the need for an official Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Ministry of Tourism to strengthen collaboration in developing Uganda’s tourism sector, particularly in the Busoga sub-region. Speaking during a courtesy visit by a high level delegation from the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities, led by the Minister of State for Tourism, Bahinduka Martin Mugara, at his palace on Thursday, the Kyabazinga expressed gratitude for the existing partnership while calling for its formalization to enhance tourism development in the kingdom. “We are grateful for the great initiatives…

Two years ago, Jessica Muteteri’s salon business was on life support. Rent arrears loomed, utility bills piled up like stormy clouds and staff wages tightened around her enterprise “like a chokehold,” she recalls. The glow of entrepreneurship had dimmed into a daily struggle for survival and living hand to mouth. Then came a lifeline, through a friend, Muteteri secured a Shs5 million loan from Equity bank, repayable within twelve months. That single injection of capital, she says, “transformed my business and redefined my entrepreneurial journey.” So, when a text message arrived inviting her to a seminar titled Grow Your Salon…

MOCOO, a leading EV automobile brand operating under FYOND New Energy Technology Limited has announced a strengthened vision and commitment  to promote sustainable solutions in Uganda. Having successfully promoted Uganda as an East African investment hub, FYOND  is now poised to scale up its joint activities to increase awareness and support the rollout leading EV manufacturer electric motorcycles to individual riders , corporations, institutions, and government entities, according to MOCOO’s Co Founder and FYOND New Energy Technology Limited CEO Mr Franklin Wang. Speaking during the launch at their offices along Mulwana road in Kampala, Mr Wang said MOCOO electric motorbikes offer a solution to air…

Kampala, Uganda – February 28, 2026 -Emerging Ugandan artist and musician Khan Givas is gearing up for the release of his highly anticipated 5-track EP, Lovers Cannot Fall, scheduled to drop on March 10, 2026. Known for his thoughtful lyrics and genre-blending sound that fuses Afrobeat influences with contemporary pop elements, Givas continues to carve out a niche in the local music scene as a freethinker and storyteller. Khan Givas, whose real name is Akambamu Gilivazio, first gained attention with singles like “Jitambue” and “On Fleek,” which showcased his ability to blend introspective themes with infectious rhythms. The upcoming EP…

It was a momentous occasion marked by buzz and excitement on the greens as the 2026 Stanbic Match Play Challenge qualifiers teed off at Entebbe Golf Club, delivering a historic first for Ugandan golf. Berna Musanabera etched her name into the record books after delivering a flawless hole-in-one on the 12th hole to claim an Afrisafe-insured Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid that had been staked as the day’s grand prize. With that remarkable ace, she became not only the first female golfer but the first golfer in the history of the Stanbic Match Play series to win a hole-in-one car prize.…

dfcu Bank has rewarded eight customers in the ongoing nationwide “School Fiiz! Weight Off!” campaign, reaffirming its commitment to easing the financial pressure that comes with the back-to-school season for parents and school owners across Uganda. The winners received their cash prizes at dfcu Bank’s Head Office in Nakasero, Kampala, as part of the three-month campaign designed to reduce the stress associated with school fees payments at the start of the academic term. Launched ahead of the first term which commenced on 10 February, the “School Fiiz! Weight Off!” campaign is an integrated education financing initiative targeting the entire education…

Pearl Magic Prime is celebrating five years of unforgettable Ugandan storytelling, marking a milestone shaped by creativity, community and a commitment to elevating homegrown talent. Since launch, the channel has grown into a beloved household staple, a space where families gather, where new stars emerge and where stories rooted in Ugandan life take center stage. As part of the anniversary commemoration, Pearl Magic Prime is celebrating the 5-year journey under the theme, The Sound of Our Stories, a nostalgic tribute to the iconic moments that have defined its journey. From catchphrases that became cultural gems to musical cues that instantly…

The Senior Presidential Advisor and Head of the Office of the National Chairman (ONC), Hajjat Hadijah Namyalo Uzeiye, on Sunday presided over the third annual Ramadhan Charity Marathon in Kampala, rallying support for vulnerable families ahead of the holy month of Ramadhan. The charity run, spearheaded by Mr. Usama Ssebuufu, popularly known as Counsel Usama, was flagged off at the Herman Padel Centre in Nsambya, Kampala. The initiative aims to mobilize resources and encourage Ugandans to extend compassion and material support to those in need during the sacred month. Addressing participants, Counsel Usama thanked Allah for the successful organization of…