Author: Daniel Muwanguzi

By Frank Kalinzi For decades, insurance in Uganda was something people bought reluctantly — usually only when forced. A motor policy to satisfy the law. A fire cover attached to a bank loan. A workers compensation policy demanded by a contract. Insurance felt less like financial planning and more like a tax you paid to keep someone off your back. That’s starting to change. Bancassurance — selling insurance through banks — is quietly reshaping how ordinary Ugandans access and think about coverage. It might turn out to be one of the most important shifts in Uganda’s financial sector in years.…

Airtel Uganda has commenced testing of the Starlink Direct-to-Cell satellite service in a move aimed at expanding connectivity and improving network access in hard-to-reach areas across the country. Following approval from the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC), Airtel Uganda recently received the green light to begin trials of the technology after the Government of Uganda cleared Starlink to commence operations in the country. The testing marks a major milestone in Airtel Uganda’s efforts to explore emerging technologies that could bridge connectivity gaps, particularly in remote and underserved regions where conventional network infrastructure remains difficult to deploy. Speaking about the development, Airtel…

In a decisive move to address operational challenges and rebuild public confidence, Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) has embarked on an ambitious transformation agenda under new leadership. The initiative promises a comprehensive turnaround within the first 100 days, targeting increased efficiency and sustainable service delivery. A Critical Moment for UEDCL Appointed earlier this month, the new leadership team is acutely aware of the urgent need for reform. Over the past 13 months, UEDCL has faced structural and infrastructure challenges leading to frequent outages, high technical losses, and declining public trust. These issues have hampered Uganda’s economic growth and threatened…

dfcu Bank commemorated 62 years of transforming lives and businesses in Uganda by hosting a large-scale Great Community Health Camp at Walukuba West Gardens in Jinja City, under the banner of “dfcu Humanity Day.” Rather than marking this important milestone with a conventional corporate celebration, the bank made a deliberate and conscious decision to celebrate through direct service to the community. This health camp is part of a series of staff-led community outreach engagements rolled out across the country to mark the bank’s 62nd anniversary. The initiative was held in partnership with Obwakyabazinga Bwa Busoga and Rotary Uganda, with strong support from…

On 18th May 2026, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni assented to the Protection of Sovereignty Bill 2026, transforming it into law. This moment marks a decisive step in Uganda’s resolve to guard its independence and chart its own future. I take this opportunity to thank Parliament, and in particular the Joint Committees of Legal and Parliamentary Affairs and Defence and Internal Affairs, for the thorough scrutiny they subjected this legislation to. I also congratulate the visionary leadership of H.E. President Yoweri Museveni for recognizing the urgency of this law and guiding Parliament to craft it. This Act is better than oil.…

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni today hosted former President of South Africa, H.E Jacob Zuma at State Lodge Nakasero, where the two leaders discussed strengthening business and investment cooperation between Uganda and South Africa. The meeting brought together government officials and investors who explored opportunities for collaboration in strategic sectors of Uganda’s economy, including energy generation, power transmission, irrigation, and value addition to mineral resources. During the discussions, President Museveni welcomed H.E Zuma and his delegation, describing their investment proposals as progressive and beneficial to Uganda’s industrialization. He reiterated the government’s commitment to supporting serious investors, particularly those targeting sectors that…

Gomba West Member of Parliament Robina Gureme Rwakoojo has officially declared her intentions to contest for the position of Deputy Speaker Parliament of Uganda. Rwakoojo vowed to improve the debating skills of fellow legislators once elected for the mentioned position. Robina, who served in the Ministry of Justice for over two decades, promised to strengthen political debate and deliberative discourse in the House. “Vote for someone who has integrity, who is impartial and who will improve the quality of debate in Parliament ,” Robina said on Tuesday in a phone interview. Her remarks come against the backdrop of public concern over the level…

Ahmed Al-Zoweidi, Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Republic of Uganda, witnessed the distribution of Qatari humanitarian aid targeting 500 Sudanese refugee families in the Seeta area ,Kampalametropolitan. This initiative comes as part of ongoing efforts to support those affected by humanitarian crises. The distribution ceremony was attended by a number of diplomatic and official figures, including: Dr. Rashid Yahya Ssemudo, Ambassador of Uganda to Sudan and Special Envoy to Qatar, Mr. Al-Jazouli Hamouda, Consul of the Republic of Sudan , officials from Kampala Capital City Authority, and Dr. Omar Al-Jaz , Director of the Islamic Dawah Organization (the executing agency…

As the country prepares for first oil in July 2026, the oil and gas sector is entering a transformative phase, and at the heart of this transition lies a powerful story of skills, capacity building, and national empowerment. At the recently concluded 3rd Oil and Gas Skills Expo 2026, hosted at Makerere University, the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that Ugandans carry forward transferable skills into the wider economy. Speaking at the Expo, Andrew Mafabi, HR Manager at EACOP, called on universities and vocational institutions to adapt curricula to emphasize hands-on training, ensuring graduates…

Today, many organisations are learning that employees are their most important asset. Buildings, money, and technology are important, but it is people who make an organisation successful. When employees are valued, supported, and motivated, they work better and help the organisation grow. According to the 2026 Gallup State of the Global Workplace Report, employee engagement across the world dropped to 20%, showing that many employees are becoming less connected to their work. The report also noted that organizations with engaged employees perform better and are more productive. In Uganda, workplace culture and employee wellbeing are becoming more important than ever.…