Author: Daniel Muwanguzi

The 10-day Egyptian familiarisation trip to Uganda that ran from April 19th to 29th 2026 has officially concluded in western Uganda at Emburara Farm Lodge, marking the successful completion of a mission designed to advance Uganda’s Economic & Commercial Diplomacy (ECD) agenda and operationalise the Tenfold Growth Strategy. The final leg of the journey immersed the delegation in Uganda’s pastoral heritage, highlighted by the iconic Ankole long-horned cattle an enduring symbol of culture, sustainability, and the deep link between tourism and agriculture. The experience provided a fitting conclusion to a multi-dimensional tour that connected landscapes, livelihoods, and investment potential. Over the course…

Uganda’s celebrated live music ensemble, Abeeka Band, officially announced their highly anticipated debut independent concert during a press conference held in Kampala, attended by media, partners, and key industry players. Set to take place on May 2 at the Ndere Cultural Centre, the Roots & Vibes concert will mark a major milestone for the band as they celebrate five years of musical excellence, growth, and brotherhood. The press conference was graced by the full Abeeka lineup, Pages, Kevin, Michael, Allan, and Dr. Trey, alongside headline sponsors Tusker Malt Lager and The Singleton, whose continued investment in live music has played…

Uganda has set an ambitious goal to grow its economy from approximately $50 billion to $500 billion by 2040 under the National Development Plan IV, NDP IV. This growth is being driven through a focus on Agro-industrialization, Tourism, Mineral development, and Science, Technology, and Innovation. Of these, agriculture remains one of the most immediate opportunities, especially through value addition, improved farming practices, and stronger investment in productivity. In line with this national direction, dfcu is playing an active role in supporting Uganda’s agricultural sector. One of the ways it does this is through partnerships like the Best Farmers Awards, organised…

Samuel Nabeeta Mmulowooza ,Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) regional coordinator for Busoga Sub Region has been incorporated into the structured hierarchy of PLU, receiving numbered “Patriotic Officer” (PO) rank in the organisation’s newly unveiled leadership system. The Chairman of PLU, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, released a third set of PO numbers to additional leaders within the organization, continuing a symbolic ranking system that recognizes contributions and establishes internal hierarchy. Nabeeta was ranked PO 028 in the latest designations, announced on Sunday April 26, 2026, shortly after nationwide activities marking the 52nd birthday of PLU chairman Gen. Kainerugaba, who also serves as Uganda’s Chief of Defence…

Members of the Harambee Children of Armed Forces Union on Sunday joined thousands of Ugandans at Kololo Independence Grounds for a national charity run held to mark the 52nd birthday of Chief of Defence Forces Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba. Held under the theme “Run for Charity, Run for Hope,” the event attracted participants from across the country, including political leaders, religious figures, security personnel and civilians, all in a shared mission to support orphans and persons with disabilities. Led by Mariam Nagujja, the head of Harambee Children of Armed Forces Union ,members said what makes the MK Run remarkable is its…

The Human Resource Managers Association of Uganda (HRMAU)  on Friday, 24 April 2026 officially hand over leadership to a new Governing Council, marking a significant milestone in the Association’s continued growth and contribution to Uganda’s human resource profession. The transition saw Mr. Ronald Bbosa, who has served two impactful terms as President, hand over office to Mr. Paul Rumanda Rugambwa, the incoming President. “We know most organizations in Uganda last 5 years. Our decades speak to resilience and those before us. Governance thrives on resources and this council proved revenue can come’’, said Bbosa , the outgoing President. Mr. Rumanda assumed office…

St Kizito High School Namugongo earned International  recognition from Project Green Schools for environmental leadership and sustainability in action. The recognition was at the Green Difference Awards ceremony at Columbia University in New York City on Friday, April 24, 2026. St Kizito High School Namugongo was recognized as a 2026 Green Difference Award winner, highlighting the schools’ outstanding environmental leadership demonstrated through Climate Education and Action. The Award was received by Dr Frederick Kakembo, one of the Directors of St Kizito Junior School Namugongo and St Kizito High School Namugongo. The event brought  together student innovators, educators, policymakers, and sustainability leaders around the world to celebrate real-world environmental solutions driven by…

Recent global publications, including the Journal of Tourism Research study titled “Exploring How AI Tour Guides’ Automated Social Presence Influences Tourist Flow,” have sparked important conversations about the future of our profession. As the Chairman of the Tour Guides Forum Uganda https://www.tourguidesforumuganda.org/  , I have carefully reviewed this research. While the findings on Automated Social Presence (ASP) in AI tour guides are impressive, they also clarify a critical point for us in Uganda: Technology can enhance, but it cannot replace the soul of guiding. Here is our official position on where the human tour guide stands and how we can…

The Boda Boda Leadership in Uganda has urged government to reduce electricity and meter installation costs to support adoption of electric bikes. During the Union Transport Alliance press conference in Kansanga, Mr Frank Mawejje, Chairman of the Boda Boda Union Association of Uganda, highlighted the burden of rising fuel costs and called for a shift to electric bikes as a cheaper, sustainable solution. Mawejje said the sector is under growing pressure due to escalating fuel costs. “The fuel hike means boda boda riders have to spend more on fuel but earn less. It means our work is crippled because it leads to increased transport fares, which…

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has today joined regional leaders from across the continent and beyond for the opening of the Africa We Build Summit 2026 at JW Marriott Hotel in Nairobi, Kenya. The high-level summit focused on accelerating infrastructure development and industrialisation across the continent. The two-day summit hosted by Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) in collaboration with the government of Kenya has drawn Heads of State, policy makers and private sector leaders to discuss practical ways of unlocking Africa’s potential through large scale projects. President Museveni appreciated the President of Kenya, H.E William Ruto for organising the summit. “I thank…