Author: Daniel Muwanguzi

On 20th November 2025, the Managing Director of National Enterprise Corporation (NEC), Gen Mugira, visited NEC Security Services Limited (NSSL) at their Head Office in Bugolobi as part of his ongoing tour of NEC Subsidiaries and Joint Ventures. He was received by Brig Gen Moses Mwesigwa, General Manager of NEC Security Services Limited. Gen Mugira informed the staff that the purpose of his visit was to meet with them and get a firsthand understanding of the company’s operations.  He stated that his visit was a follow-up on previous senior management meetings, typically represented by the General Manager, aiming to physically…

On November 20th, 2025, the Managing Director of National Enterprise Corporation (NEC), Gen Mugira, conducted a tour of Uganda Security Printing Company factory (USPC) and Uganda Free Zones and Export Promotions Authority (UFZEPA) in Entebbe, both projects being undertaken by NEC Construction Works and Engineering Ltd (NEC Works), a subsidiary of NEC. During the tour, Gen Mugira was received by Eng Brian Buhanda, General Manager of NEC Works. Following the tour, Gen Mugira held a meeting with NEC Works staff, where he expressed satisfaction with the visible progress on the projects and congratulated the team responsible for the achievements. He…

Uganda, through the Ministry of Works and Transport and Uganda Civil Aviation Authority, is pleased to host the 48th East African Consultative Meeting on Facilitation of Air Transport (EAC-FAL) at Speke Resort Munyonyo from 26th–28th November 2025. The meeting was officially opened by the Minister of Works and Transport, Gen. Edward Katumba Wamala, who welcomed delegates from across the East African Community, the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), Civil Aviation Safety and Security Oversight Agency (CASSOA), the African Union Commission, and several partner agencies. In his opening remarks, the Minister highlighted Uganda’s strong commitment to regional aviation cooperation, improved passenger…

Our insider network has been buzzing louder than an open-air concert. Word on the streets is that a secret storm is forming, and it could shake the Ugandan music scene to the core. The smooth, velvet vocals of Joshua Baraka might be teaming up with the unfiltered, viral energy of TikTok sensation Tally Vian. Just days ago, Tally Vian stepped into a popular radio studio and hinted that something big was on the way. Fans barely had time to breathe before a photo of him and Baraka surfaced online. But wait, there is more. We have it on authority that…

Housing Finance Bank has officially opened its newest branch in Soroti, marking a milestone in its mission to expand access reliable financial services across Uganda. Located at Plot 67 Gweri Road on Soroti Main Street, the branch brings convenience, customer-centered banking closer to individuals, farmers, traders, and small businesses within the Teso sub-region. This launch adds to the Bank’s 21-branch network nationwide, reinforcing its commitment to financial inclusion and economic empowerment. Housing Finance Bank Soroti will offer a comprehensive range of financial solutions tailored to meet the needs of diverse customer segments. Individuals and families can access savings and current…

Equity Bank Uganda, in partnership with the National Agricultural Research Organization (NARO), has officially launched the 5th Edition of the Equity NARO Golf Open 2025, a three-day golf tournament which will take place from the 27th–29th November, at the Mary Louise Simkins Memorial Golf Club, Namulonge. The Mary Louise Simkins Memorial Golf Club has earned a strong reputation as a breeding ground for emerging golf talent in Uganda. Located within the country’s largest agricultural research center, the 9-hole course provides an ideal environment for training and skill development. This year the tournament will run under the theme “17 Years of transforming…

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and his Kenyan counterpart William Samoei Ruto today presided over the groundbreaking ceremony of USD 500 million Devki Mega Steel Plant in Kayoro Village, Osukuru County, Tororo District, marking the start of one of East Africa’s most ambitious industrial investments. The vertically integrated steel facility, developed by Kenyan industrialist Dr. Narendra Raval (Guru) of the Devki Group, will employ 15,000 Ugandans in Tororo and Mbarara at commencement. Dr. Raval emphasized that the majority of these jobs will come from the integrated steel operations and related activities supported by investments already made in Tororo, Mbarara, and the…

Uganda’s petroleum sector has recorded an important milestone with an increase in its oil and gas resource estimates.  This was confirmed by Mr. Ernest Rubondo, the Executive Director the Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) during a media engagement on ten years of regulatory stewardship of Uganda’s oil and gas sector. The updated resource assessments now show that the country’s recoverable resources have increased from 1.4 billion to 1.65 billion barrels. Mr. Rubondo revealed that the increase was mainly as a result of updated evaluation of the existing oil and gas discoveries in the Albertine Graben, owing to the enhanced data portfolio…

The delegation from the National Planning Authority (NPA) , the principal government agency responsible for development planning in Uganda led by the Executive Board Chairperson Prof. Pamela K. Mbabazi, visited Tembo Steel plants in Iganga and Lugazi to witness a multi-million dollar investment firsthand and appreciate its role in Uganda’s economic growth strategy. The Visit also aimed at strengthening the partnerships and observe the company’s investments in Uganda, which employs over 3000 Ugandans. Received by Mr Manish Kalla, the General Manager of Tembo Steels (U) Ltd, NPA hailed Tembo as one of the most diversified and integrated manufacturers of steel products in Uganda and Africa.…

Equity Bank Uganda today hosted senior representatives from aBi, the European Union and the Royal Danish Embassy for high-level discussions aimed at expanding collaboration in agriculture, enterprise growth and social-impact initiatives. The meeting, held at the Bank’s head office in Church House, Kampala, focused on unlocking new pathways for technical assistance, de-risking mechanisms and targeted support for vulnerable communities. The engagement centred on strengthening partnerships that can accelerate investment and resilience within Uganda’s food and agriculture systems—sectors that remain pivotal to national development but often constrained by limited financing and high exposure to climate and market shocks. The discussions also…