Author: Daniel Muwanguzi

Watoto Church is taking major steps to ensure safety and smooth movement for everyone attending the 2025 Christmas Cantata. With thousands expected to attend, the church has partnered with the Uganda Police and other security organs to manage security, traffic, and public order. The Christmas Cantata kicks off on 17th December 2025 with the City’s Night Carols and the lighting of the tallest Christmas tree in Uganda, followed by the Son of God Production from 19th to 22nd December 2025. The church is committed to making this season not only festive but also safe and wellorganised for all participants. Today,…

The festive season is a time for giving, sharing, and showing care to the people around us. This Christmas, Carrefour Uganda invites everyone to embrace the true spirit of the season with their special campaign: “Care for All.” With the festive rush in full swing, Carrefour is making it easier for families and friends to spread joy by offering incredible discounts of up to 50% on a wide range of products across their stores. From groceries and fresh produce to household essentials, electronics, décor, and festive treats, there is something for everyone, ensuring that this Christmas is truly memorable. Carrefour’s…

The leadership of  PLU-USA chapter has kicked off mobilisation activities  to energize PLU’s diaspora base and strengthen its role in mobilizing support for the NRM. Led by Mr Ronnie Kananura,  the Chapter Chairperson, the group of leaders  from across the United States, rallied Ugandans abroad to embrace the reelection  of President Museveni, while and re echoed PLU’s vision of unity, transparency, and law and order. They were launching representatives and a Christmas party, at a colourful event held on Saturday , December 13, 2025 at Billerica, MA USA. Kananura cautioned members against divisive conflict urging them to focus on what…

The Best Farmers Awards 2025 once again brought together Uganda’s most outstanding agricultural innovators, recognising resilience, creativity, and leadership across the sector. As a long-standing partner, dfcu Bank reaffirmed its commitment to transforming agriculture and elevating farming communities across the country. Speaking at the Awards ceremony in Kampala, Annette Kiconco, Chief Retail Banking Officer and Head of Agriculture at dfcu, highlighted the bank’s decade-long partnership with Vision Group and other stakeholders. She noted that dfcu’s 11-year involvement in the initiative reflects a deliberate investment in strengthening Uganda’s agricultural value chain. Kiconco emphasised the sector’s central role in Uganda’s development. According…

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni today met a delegation of investors from the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, United Arab Emirates (UAE), who expressed interest in boosting Uganda’s cargo transport sector through the construction of an inland port. Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry was established by an Amiri decree issued in 1970 by His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah in order to effectively and vitally participate in the organization of economic life and the prosperity of its trade, industry, agricultural, digital and the professions sectors on all levels and in cooperation with the concerned establishments and bodies and local…

The Uganda Free Zones and Export Promotions Authority (UFZEPA) this week convened a specialised training on Environmental Management Standards to enhance the capacity of Free Zone Developers and Operators in meeting Uganda’s environmental compliance requirements. The training, held at the Speke Hotel in Kampala on 9th December 2025, was facilitated by senior experts from the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA). Despite setting up the online NEMA Environmental and Social Impact Assessment licensing portal, several developers noted some difficulties utilizing this platform. Stephen Mutyaba of Mahathi Infra Uganda Ltd noted that “We applied for a license online but on the portal, all…

Dubai, United Arab Emirates | Kampala International University (KIU) has strengthened its standing as one of Africa’s most dynamic and forward‑looking higher education institutions after receiving the prestigious European Society for Quality Research (ESQR) Quality Achievement Award. The ceremony, held yesterday at the prestigious Dusit Thani Hotel Dubai, brought together over 50 global leaders in academia, business, healthcare, construction, government agencies, diplomats and leaders in other sectors, from 49 countries. Representing KIU, Professor Muhammed Ngoma, the Vice Chancellor, delivered an address that resonated with authenticity, pride and purpose. His words captured the essence of KIU’s journey, its achievements, and its…

MTN Uganda and the Entebbe Club have officially opened the newly refurbished Entebbe Clubhouse in a ceremony held this evening at the historic club grounds. The event was graced by the Attorney General of Uganda as Guest of Honour, alongside MTN Uganda Chief Executive Officer, Sylvia Mulinge and Chief Financial Officer, Andrew Bugembe. The opening marks an important milestone in the fulfilment of commitments MTN Uganda made in April 2023 when it signed a three year partnership with the Club. The opening of the clubhouse follows the completion of the MTN Halfway House, also known as the MTN Pod, which…

Airtel Uganda was recognized for excellence, earning the Best PR Campaign of the Year award at the prestigious Uganda Marketing Excellence Awards (UMEAs) yesterday at Kampala Serena Hotel. This award recognizes the efforts Airtel Uganda took in managing the crisis that came from Internet backlash led by Dr Jim Spire Ssentongo about Airtel Money’s alleged fraudulent activities. The recognition further highlights Airtel Money’s renewed focus on openness, accountability, and faster response to customer concerns. It marks an important moment for the brand, reflecting the work done in recent months to improve how customers are supported, especially in high-stress situations. Commenting…

This December, the heartbeat of Kigezi will echo through the capital louder than ever before. The drums, the laughter, the aroma of freshly prepared enturire, the Christmas stories that once warmed childhood nights are now at your disposal. Kampala is about to experience all of it as Bakiga Nation unveils the much-anticipated Rukundo Egumeho – Nohiri Yeitu Christmas Festival on Sunday, 14th December 2026 at Millenium Grounds Lugogo. If you thought you knew Christmas in Kampala, think again. This isn’t just a festival. It’s a journey, back to the hills, back to childhood, back to identity. Imagine, the sun dips…