Author: Daniel Muwanguzi
The Capital Markets Authority Uganda (CMA) has celebrated 30 years of operations with the launch of CMA@30, a milestone initiative highlighting its role in deepening Uganda’s capital markets and strengthening the country’s financial soft power through investor trust, transparency, and innovation. The year-long commemoration, launched in Kampala, reflects CMA’s evolution from a nascent regulator into a central driver of Uganda’s financial sector development, mobilizing savings, facilitating investment, and broadening public participation in capital markets. Speaking at the launch, CMA Chief Executive Officer Josephine Okui Ossiya reflected on the Authority’s three-decade journey and its impact on Uganda’s financial landscape: “Over the…
Ugandan steel company, Tembo Steels, a leader in sustainable and self-reliant manufacturing powerhouse supported the Iganga Local Government and the Office of the Environment Officer in the Walk for Water, environmental awareness, and climate change action during the Uganda Water and Environment Week(UWEWK) 2026. UWEWK is a weeklong event that is organized annually by the Ministry of Water and Environment (MWE) through the Water Resources Institute (WRI). The event has evolved and grown to become the flagship program for advocacy, influencing, information sharing, and learning within the water and environment spectrum. Officials from Tembo Steels said ; ‘’Building a stronger…
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (MEMD) has urged Ugandans to shift kitchens away from firewood and charcoal, saying clean cooking solutions are no longer an environmental luxury but a public health and education priority. Speaking during the Clean cooking Capacity building workshop for schools & 2nd edition of the clean cooking cook-off held at St Kizito High school Namugongo which brought together 10 schools , Mr Muliisa Emmanuel , the Capacity Building and Awareness Officer at the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (MEMD) said cooking using firewood and charcoal has direct effects on health, safety and the environment.…
Ambassador Francis Nkuusa, the principal mobiliser of the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba’s Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) in the Diaspora, has commended Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, for appointing Col Deo Asiimwe Akiiki as the country’s new Military Attaché and Defence Advisor to Washington, D.C. Nkuusa who is among the initiators of promoting Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba as Uganda’s next president and a staunch NRM mobiliser in North America who years ago embarked on efforts to clean the image of Uganda, says Col Akiiki is a hardworking officer, well-educated and patriotic and his appointment…
dfcu Bank has reinforced its urban growth strategy with the official commissioning of its Ntinda branch at Capital Shoppers Mall, positioning itself at the center of one of Kampala’s fastest-evolving commercial districts. The commissioning, an intimate engagement with customers, staff, and the surrounding business community, reflects a deliberate, data-informed approach by the bank to align its footprint with shifting patterns of economic activity across the city. Ntinda’s transformation from a largely residential suburb into a vibrant mixed-use commercial hub mirrors broader urban trends in Kampala. The area has seen a steady rise in retail outlets, professional offices, and small-to-medium enterprises, creating…
Every time you switch on a light, run a business, or charge your phone, you are part of Uganda’s electricity system. But did you know that your actions can either strengthen or weaken the reliability of power supply? Reliable electricity is not only the responsibility of utility Companies and regulators, it depends on all of us. As Uganda’s power system expands powering more homes, businesses, schools, health facilities, and factories than ever before, one critical question remains: what role does the public play in ensuring that electricity remains reliable? The continuity of a steady electricity supply rests on four pillars:…
Representatives from Mountains of the Moon University (MMU) proudly display their certificate of recognition at the 16th Annual Higher Education Exhibition held at Gulu University in March 2026. Fort Portal, Uganda Mountains of the Moon University has been recognized as the second-best performing institution at the national level during the recently concluded 16th Higher Education Exhibition, organized by the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE). Held from 26th to 28th March 2025 at the Gulu University Graduation Grounds in Gulu City. This marks the third regional Higher Education Exhibition, following previous editions hosted in Mbale City and Mbarara City. The…
UNFPA, The Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development with support from UNICEF, and other partners have today commemorated the International Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) Zero tolerance day in Bukwo district under the theme “Towards 2030: No End to FGM without Sustained Commitment and Investment.” The commemoration brought together a broad range of stakeholders, including Government representatives, UN Agencies, Non-Governmental organizations, youth and women’s groups, FGM survivors, international agencies, and development partners, to strengthen collective action toward eliminating FGM in Uganda. Although the Government of Uganda banned FGM in 2010, the practice continues quietly in some parts of Eastern and…
UN Women and Equity Bank Uganda Limited have today signed a significant collaboration agreement aimed at advancing women’s economic empowerment, expanding access to inclusive financial systems, and promoting sustainable livelihoods across Uganda. The agreement, signed at Equity Bank’s Boardroom at Church House on Kampala Road, establishes a two-year strategic partnership (April 2026 – March 2028) focuses on supporting women, including those in refugee-hosting communities, to access financial services, build business skills, and benefit from clean energy financing solutions. Through this partnership, UN Women and Equity Bank Uganda will jointly deliver programmes that enhance financial literacy, entrepreneurship and digital inclusion, while…
Kampala, Uganda, 1st April – Exim Bank Uganda is proud to announce its role as the official banking partner for the Pearl of Africa Golf Series, which begins today and runs through 4th April. The tournament brings together top players and enthusiasts from across Uganda, celebrating skill, sportsmanship, and the growth of golf in the country. As part of its ongoing commitment to fostering sports and community engagement, Exim Bank Uganda is providing strategic support to ensure the smooth execution of the event and an enhanced experience for players and spectators. Through this partnership, the bank aims to promote excellence…