Author: Daniel Muwanguzi

The Permanent Secretary/Secretary to the Treasury, Dr Ramathan Ggoobi has visited Roofings Rolling Mills Limited at Kampala Industrial and Business Park,Namanve to assess progress on the Ultra-Modern Cold Rolling Mill Complex. The Cold Rolling Mill Complex is a strong signal of Uganda’s readiness to host heavy and world-class industrial establishments. The facility adds 54% value to hot rolled coils and supplies key inputs to 111 steel manufacturers across East Africa, strengthening regional industrial value chains. In 2025, the Roofings Group added over UGX 400 billion in value to raw materials, contributed more than UGX 191 billion in tax revenues, and accounted for…

Spes Medical Centre held a Dental Health Camp at its Namugongo branch on 7th February 2026 as part of its annual Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives, reaffirming its commitment to preventive healthcare and community wellbeing. Established in 2022, Spes Medical Centre operates branches in Namugongo and Kitintale, offering a wide range of services including general consultation, gynecology and obstetrics, pediatrics, dental care, laboratory diagnostics, maternity services, and other specialized treatments. Speaking during the camp, Dr. Alice Hope Banga, Director of Spes Medical Centre, highlighted the importance of prioritizing oral health. “Oral health is often overlooked, yet it directly affects nutrition, speech,…

Uganda’s cybersecurity community is celebrating a defining moment as Catherine Bwire, Head of Information Security (CISO) at Ecobank Uganda, has been named a finalist for the prestigious 2026 Top 100 Information Security Professionals Award. The international recognition honors leaders who are shaping the future of information security through innovation, measurable impact, and professional excellence. Selected from a highly competitive pool of nominations submitted by peers and industry leaders worldwide, the finalists represent an elite circle of cybersecurity professionals influencing digital resilience across sectors and regions. For Bwire, the nomination is more than an accolade. It is a reflection of a…

In a heartwarming demonstration of compassion and commitment to social inclusion, Frank Bulira Kabinga , the leader of the Revolutionary People’s Party (RPP) and former Presidential candidate , on Sunday February 8th 2026 marked his birthday with an extensive community outreach initiative to support vulnerable children at the Missionaries of the Poor, a faith-based organization dedicated to assisting Uganda’s most marginalized individuals. The Missionaries of the Poor have been active in Uganda since 2000, serving over 400 residents in two shelters, including children with disabilities, individuals with mental health challenges, elderly people who have been abandoned, and street children from refugee…

As schools re open for the Academic calendar this week ,teachers are urged not to solely focus on academics but blend classroom excellence with hands-on learning. This is because Parents are increasingly seeking institutions that go beyond exam success. This is according to Sekakoni Deo,the head teacher Muhika Junior School in Kira Municipality that is now drawing attention not only for strong Primary Leaving Examination results, but having practical skills training at primary level. In the 2025 PLE results released by the Ministry of Education and Sports, the school posted an impressive 85 percent success rate. Out of 15 candidates,…

Equity Bank Uganda in partnership with UKAID and the ministry of Energy has today launched affordable financing for eCooking products and technologies in Uganda. Dubbed the Modern Energy Cooking Services (MECS) Trust Fund, it aims at accelerating the adoption of electric cooking solutions across the country. The Fund was officially launched during a Stakeholder Information Session held at Four Points by Sheraton Kampala Hotel. The event brought together government officials, development partners, private sector players and electric cooking companies to explore practical strategies for scaling clean and efficient cooking technologies in Uganda. “Today we have launched e-cooking financing to support…

Jinja City Mayor-elect Abdulhafidh Nagaya on February 5 met the High Commissioner of India to Uganda Mr. Upender Singh Rawat to discuss cooperation between Jinja and India. At the meeting, held in Uganda’s capital Kampala, Nagaya was accompanied by Ambassador Mohammed Baswari Kezaala, a Ugandan diplomat and politician currently serving as the Deputy Head of Mission at the Uganda Embassy in Qatar. During the meeting, Nagaya requested for short term courses under the program of Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation Programme (ITEC) for skilling Jinja city youth. It should be noted that the Government of India through the high commission…

Gridworks and the Government of Uganda have signed two key agreements that clear the way for the Amari Power Transmission project to enter the construction phase in the coming weeks, marking a significant step for Uganda’s electricity sector. The agreements, signed on Feb.3, include an Implementation Agreement with the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development and a Transmission Services Agreement with the Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited. Their signing positions Amari as the first independent transmission project in Africa to advance to construction, highlighting a major milestone in the use of private sector funding models for electricity transmission infrastructure on…

Kampala International University (KIU) has spotlighted a defining moment for legal education in Uganda following the conclusion of the Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition (Jessup Moot) – National Rounds, where Makerere University emerged as Uganda’s National Champion. The 2026 national rounds brought together five universities—Kampala International University (KIU), Makerere University, Uganda Christian University (UCU), Islamic University in Uganda (IUIU) Mbale Campus, and King Ceasor University (KCU)—underscoring the growing national commitment to international legal advocacy and courtroom excellence. Makerere University secured the title after a compelling final against Uganda Christian University (UCU), the 2025 national champions, who finished this…

As Uganda’s education sector increasingly embraces skills-based learning alongside academic excellence, Muhika Junior School is positioning itself at the forefront of this transformation. The 2025 Primary Leaving Examination (PLE) results have added to the school’s growing reputation. Following the release of results by the Ministry of Education and Sports on Friday, January 30, 2026, Muhika Junior School recorded an impressive 85 percent success rate. Out of 15 candidates, 12 attained First Grade while three achieved Second Grade. Leading the cohort were Kirabo Devine Elianah and Nyanzi Solomon Birimuye, each scoring an aggregate of six. The school ranked fourth in Kira…