Author: Daniel Muwanguzi

Spiro Uganda, in partnership with UNION today officially launched a nationwide Boda Boda Football League, aimed at empowering riders and strengthening community engagement across Uganda. The league, launched at Old Kampala S.S football ground, will run as a competitive series across multiple matchdays, providing a structured platform that connects sport, opportunity, and sustainable electric mobility solutions in Uganda. Through the league, riders will have the chance to compete and showcase their football talents, build unity within associations, expand networks beyond their daily work routines, and engage with new economic opportunities. “This league is about recognising riders as a community. It…

The skies over Makerere University Business School (MUBS), in Uganda’s Capital Kampala, came alive with a burst of colours displaying diverse kite designs as the Indian Community in Uganda celebrated the International Kite Flying Festival 2026. The event featured diverse kite designs, kite-flying competitions, food and drink stalls, and family-friendly activities like bouncing castles and face painting. The International Kite Festival, also known as Uttarayan, is an annual two-day kite-flying festival held each January but in Uganda it was postponed to February 22 as the country was in election period in the first month of the year. Organized by the…

As one of Uganda’s leading financial institutions and a long-standing partner of the Harvest Money Expo and Best Farmers initiative, dfcu has played a strategic role in advancing agriculture from a subsistence activity to structured agribusiness. Through its dedicated Food & Agriculture Unit, dfcu continues to bridge financing gaps, support value addition, and position farmers and agribusinesses for sustainable growth. In this interview, Alex Madolo, Relationship Manager, Food and Agriculture at dfcu, shares insights on the Bank’s participation in Harvest Money Expo 2026 and how dfcu is strengthening its support for Uganda’s agricultural transformation. Q: Why is Harvest Money Expo…

The Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) ‘s team responsible for registration of patents and intellectual property rights have commended The Olive School’s bold move to turn academic brilliance into practical solutions, which will transform student projects into viable businesses and impactful technologies. The URSB’s Intellectual Property team visited The Olive School at their premises in Namugongo Nsawo  under the IP in Schools Program. ‘’Student innovators Arinaitwe Elvis and Nsimbe Mackenzie showcased their “DOC 24/7 Robot” designed to dispense medicine accurately’’, said officials from URSB, a government agency, established by Act of Parliament responsible for registrations required by law. URSB officials added…

NIC General Insurance Company Ltd has been awarded the prestigious ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System Certification following a successful audit conducted by Bureau Veritas Certification Holding SAS – UK Branch. The certification covers the Provision of General (Non-Life) Insurance Services, affirming NIC General’s adherence to internationally recognized quality management standards and its commitment to operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and customer-focused service delivery. The announcement was made during a press conference held today at NIC General’s Head Offices, NIC Building, Plot 3 Pilkington Road, Kampala. ISO 9001:2015 is the world’s most recognized quality management standard, emphasizing risk-based thinking, customer satisfaction, continual improvement, and…

The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) on Tuesday 17th February, 2026 received a certificate of appreciation from the Uptown Kampala Rotary Club in recognition of the Authority ‘s support towards the club’s outreach activities. The certificate in appreciation of UCAA’s support to the club in the financial year 2025/26 was handed over by the Rotary District Governor, Mr. Geoffrey Martin Kitakule, witnessed by the President Rotary Uptown Club Ms Immaculate Nakyeyune. UCAA Principal Public Affairs Officer, Mr Kenneth Otim received the certificate on behalf of the Authority. UCAA had in previous week, on Friday 13th February, hosted  a vocation tour…

His Majesty the Kyabazinga of Busoga, William Gabula Nadiope IV, has emphasized the need for an official Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Ministry of Tourism to strengthen collaboration in developing Uganda’s tourism sector, particularly in the Busoga sub-region. Speaking during a courtesy visit by a high level delegation from the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities, led by the Minister of State for Tourism, Bahinduka Martin Mugara, at his palace on Thursday, the Kyabazinga expressed gratitude for the existing partnership while calling for its formalization to enhance tourism development in the kingdom. “We are grateful for the great initiatives…

Two years ago, Jessica Muteteri’s salon business was on life support. Rent arrears loomed, utility bills piled up like stormy clouds and staff wages tightened around her enterprise “like a chokehold,” she recalls. The glow of entrepreneurship had dimmed into a daily struggle for survival and living hand to mouth. Then came a lifeline, through a friend, Muteteri secured a Shs5 million loan from Equity bank, repayable within twelve months. That single injection of capital, she says, “transformed my business and redefined my entrepreneurial journey.” So, when a text message arrived inviting her to a seminar titled Grow Your Salon…

MOCOO, a leading EV automobile brand operating under FYOND New Energy Technology Limited has announced a strengthened vision and commitment  to promote sustainable solutions in Uganda. Having successfully promoted Uganda as an East African investment hub, FYOND  is now poised to scale up its joint activities to increase awareness and support the rollout leading EV manufacturer electric motorcycles to individual riders , corporations, institutions, and government entities, according to MOCOO’s Co Founder and FYOND New Energy Technology Limited CEO Mr Franklin Wang. Speaking during the launch at their offices along Mulwana road in Kampala, Mr Wang said MOCOO electric motorbikes offer a solution to air…

Kampala, Uganda – February 28, 2026 -Emerging Ugandan artist and musician Khan Givas is gearing up for the release of his highly anticipated 5-track EP, Lovers Cannot Fall, scheduled to drop on March 10, 2026. Known for his thoughtful lyrics and genre-blending sound that fuses Afrobeat influences with contemporary pop elements, Givas continues to carve out a niche in the local music scene as a freethinker and storyteller. Khan Givas, whose real name is Akambamu Gilivazio, first gained attention with singles like “Jitambue” and “On Fleek,” which showcased his ability to blend introspective themes with infectious rhythms. The upcoming EP…