Author: Daniel Muwanguzi

The 9th Ordinary Summit of Heads of State & Government of the ICGLR was held on 15th November 2025 at the “Palais du Peuple” in Kinshasa, under the theme “Consolidating Peace & Security for Sustainable Development in the Great Lakes Region”. It was attended by 5 Heads of State (of Angola, Burundi, CAR, DRC, Republic of Congo), Uganda’s delegation was led by Hon. Huda Oleru, Minister of State for Defence in charge of Veteran Affairs, who represented H.E. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni. This major event comes five years after the last summit held by video-conference in 2020, and was marked by the…

Uganda successfully concluded a series of high-level air services negotiations at the 17th ICAO Air Services Negotiation (ICAN2025) event held in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. The @UgandaCAA Deputy Director General, Ms Olive Birungi Lumonya was part of the Ugandan delegation which also had officials from, the Ministry of Works and Transport, Uganda Airlines, and the East African Civil Aviation Academy who engaged with States from Africa, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and the Americas to expand Uganda’s global air connectivity and strengthen international cooperation. Key milestones for Uganda at ICAN2025 include:  – Six (06) MOUs signed with BASA texts initialled between Uganda…

Uganda Civil Aviation Authority in conjunction with the Civil Aviation Safety and Security Oversight Agency (CASSOA) has today opened the Regional Workshop on Flight Crew and Flight Dispatch Skill Test Standards at Protea Skys Hotel, Naguru. The workshop scheduled to run from November 17 to 21, 2025 was opened by Eng. Ronny Barongo, UCAA’s Director Safety, Security & Economic Regulation, who delivered remarks on behalf of the Director General. In his address, Eng. Barongo highlighted the importance of harmonizing aviation training and assessment across the East African Community to enhance safety, efficiency, and regional cooperation. He emphasized that aligning with ICAO’s global best practices…

Today 17th November, 2025, the Managing Director of the National Enterprise Corporation, Lt Gen James Mugira, has commenced a tour of NEC subsidiary Companies and Joint Ventures, starting with NEC Uzima Ltd, in Kakiri, Wakiso District. During his visit, Gen Mugira interacted with staff, reviewed progress, and recognized the team’s outstanding achievement as the best bottled Natural Mineral Water in Uganda. He expressed his appreciation for their efforts in promoting the NEC Uzima brand. Gen Mugira emphasized the importance of refocusing on the vision, mission, and objectives of NEC Uzima Ltd, urging the team to strive for continuous improvement. Maj…

In a monumental demonstration of Ugandan innovation and corporate partnership, MTN Uganda has been announced as the lead sponsor and dedicated Connectivity Partner for the upcoming Kiira Motors’ Corporation (KMC) Expedition titled: “Made in Uganda to Africa: An Electric Trans-African Expedition of Technology and Innovation.” The groundbreaking 30-day 13,000-kilometre journey, traversing six African nations namely; Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Botswana, Eswatini and South Africa will be undertaken by the flagship Kayoola Electric Coach 13M Model 2025, a vehicle built by Kiira Motors Corporation (KMC). The dedication session for this monumental undertaking was held last Friday, November 14th, at the Protea…

CSBAG Calls On Government to Improve Fiscal Planning , Reduce Costly Project Delays The Civil Society Budget Advocacy Group (CSBAG) has welcomed Uganda’s improved credit rating by S&P Global but cautioned that the positive outlook should not be mistaken for a clean bill of health. The remarks were made by its Executive Director Mr Julius mukunda during a press conference held at the CSBAG offices in Ntinda, as part of the organisation’s efforts to unpack the policy issues shaping Uganda’s credit rating and the broader economic landscape. S&P Global recently revised Uganda’s economic outlook from Stable to Positive, a move…

On November 15th, Matthew Ainembabazi licensed by TEDx hosted the highly anticipated TEDxMakerere University Business School 2025, a groundbreaking gathering that brought together 100 of Uganda’s top under-27 entrepreneurs and 10 global business leaders of African descent. The event responded to one of Africa’s most urgent challenges: the youth unemployment crisis, with over 71% of young Africans either underemployed or vulnerably employed. As traditional job pathways narrow, the continent’s young people continue to turn to entrepreneurship as both survival and strategy. Today, 1 in 3 African youth is running or starting a business, though many struggle due to limited access…

dfcu Bank, in partnership with Monitor Publications Limited, has today officially opened the 2025 Rising Woman Expo at the UMA Showgrounds in Lugogo. The two-day event, running from 14th to 15th November, brings together hundreds of women entrepreneurs from across Uganda for a showcase of innovation, enterprise, and shared learning. The Expo remains a signature platform under the dfcu Rising Woman Initiative, offering women entrepreneurs access to training, mentorship, financial literacy, market exposure, and networking opportunities that strengthen their ability to build competitive and sustainable businesses. Each year, the Expo serves as a national stage where women-owned brands gain visibility and entrepreneurs are…

My name is Byamukama Abel, a 29-year-old entrepreneur from Maguru Village, Kyabukonkoni Division, Fort Portal City. I am the founder of “Klean Star Products”, a growing enterprise that manufactures liquid soap and a range of home-care products. My entrepreneurial journey began eight years ago, shortly after completing Senior Six. I moved from Ntungamo to Fort Portal with hopes of helping my uncle start a business. Unfortunately, the venture didn’t materialize, and I was left with just UGX 40,000 and nowhere to go. A friend offered me shelter in an abandoned house. He was making liquid soap and encouraged me to…

For Nkwamwijuka Anxious, a 22-year-old social justice student at Kyambogo University, life once felt like an uphill battle against insurmountable odds. Facing the reality that his parents couldn’t cover both his tuition and living expenses, he was on the verge of giving up on his education. Today, he is not only a self-sufficient student but a budding professional actively building the skills for his dream career, a transformation powered by his work as a rider using the Glovo app. His journey began with an observation. Noticing the swarm of delivery riders at a local KFC, he saw a glimmer of…