Author: Daniel Muwanguzi

Equity Bank Uganda, through its various initiatives, has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing quality education in Uganda. Speaking on September 12 2025 during the annual general meeting (AGM) of the Association of Secondary School Headteachers of Uganda (ASSHU) , a national body that brings together headteachers of both government-aided and private schools, at Masaka SS, Mr. Christopher Lutwama, the Relationship Manager-Education at Equity Bank Uganda, spoke about the Bank Uganda’s commitment to education. “Equity cares about education. We know running a school isn’t easy, so we’ve designed products like Equi Green Loans, Development Loans, Asset & Bridge Financing, and Equi Shield…

Household and Community Transformation (HCT) coordinators from the 39 Dioceses of Church of Uganda have today visited the Agriculture Research and Development Centre (ARDC) in Kajjansi for a learning tour on fish farming and aquaponics. The coordinators were accompanied by international partners: Mr. Kurt Dillinger, President and Founder of Life International; Mr. Steve Biondo, Chief Advancement Officer of Life International; and Mr. Chuck Bentley, Chief Executive Officer of Crown Financial Ministries International. Aquaponics, an innovative farming technology that integrates fish rearing with soil-less plant cultivation, maximizes the use of organic inputs, conserves water, and provides a sustainable solution to climate…

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has today September 12, 2025, reached a historic milestone as the Director of Public Prosecutions, Hon. Lady Justice Jane Frances Abodo, officially broke ground for the construction of the long–awaited Prosecutors’ Academy in Nakasongola. In her stirring remarks, the DPP described the occasion as the planting of “a seed of transformative change” that will grow into a “tree of knowledge, integrity, and excellence for prosecutors in Uganda.” She emphasised that the academy represents not only a physical structure but the beginning of a transformative journey to equip prosecutors with the skills,…

Why We Need a Platform like SheVoice By Sharon Kyatusiimire Last week, we took a big step toward a dream I’ve been carrying for years: establishing a dedicated organization to ensure that women’s voices are heard and included in decision-making. While many celebrated this milestone with us, and we are grateful for the encouragement. A few colleagues, however, reached out privately and asked why I felt it was still necessary to build a whole organization around this cause, given that government programs, projects, and campaigns already exist to promote women’s empowerment and participation. The truth is, while women’s rights have…

Uganda has today joined the rest of the continent in commemorating Africa Copyright and Collective Management Day, under the theme “Empowering Creative Industries Stakeholders – Building a Sustainable Future for Copyright and Related Rights.” This year’s celebration, held at Onomo Hotel Kampala, was graced by Mr. Robert Kasande, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, as the Guest of Honour. The event was organized by the African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO), in collaboration with the Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) and the International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers (CISAC). A Day with Continental Significance Africa Copyright…

The East African Community (EAC) Secretariat, in partnership with the EU- EAC CORE Programme, has held the inaugural Public-Private Dialogue (PPD) on Mobility of Business Persons, which will took place from September 11 to 12, 2025, in Kampala, Uganda. This landmark event convened Public and Private Sector Representatives, specifically immigration authorities and representatives of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Ministries of Trade, Labour organizations, Service sector regulators, and representatives from service sector Business entities across all EAC Partner States. The dialogue aimed to create a dynamic platform for public and private sector stakeholders to collaboratively address longstanding barriers to cross-border mobility and develop actionable solutions that drive regional integration and economic growth. A Region on the Move: Overcoming Barriers Together The EAC Common Market Protocol, a…

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni will assume the chairmanship of the African Peer Review (APR) Forum of Heads of State and Government in February 2026, a role that will see Uganda take the lead in guiding continental governance and development priorities. President Museveni will take over the chairmanship from Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune. He will serve as Chairperson of the APR Forum for two years, from February 2026 to February 2028. The announcement was made today during a briefing at State House Entebbe with a delegation from the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) Continental Secretariat, led by Ambassador Marie-Antoinette Rose Quatre,…

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uganda, Honorable General Odongo Jeje Abubakhar, on 9th September 2025, received Her Excellency Fatima Fernandes Juarez, Ambassador of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Hon. Odongo warmly welcomed Ambassador Juarez and her delegation, commending the cordial relations between Uganda and Venezuela. The Ambassador expressed appreciation for the warm reception she has continued to enjoy since her arrival earlier this year, noting that Uganda truly feels like home. During the meeting, Ambassador Juarez conveyed an official invitation from Her Excellency Yván Gil, Minister of Popular Power for…

Roke Telkom, a home-grown telecommunications and cloud solutions provider, has today announced its partnership in the industry 4.0+ Hackathon, officially launched by the Science, Technology and Innovation Secretariat in the Office of the President (STI-OP). The Hackathon, the first of its kind in the country, will run throughout September and will culminate at the unveiling of Uganda’s Sovereign Cloud Platform (ABQ) on 2nd October 2025. The Hackathon is part of Uganda’s ambitious Industry 4.0+ agenda, a national strategy designed to drive the country’s transition into smart manufacturing, deep technology, cloud services, and blockchain-driven solutions. While speaking at the launch, David Gonahasa,…

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has today officiated at the inauguration of the Aga Khan University and commencement of the construction of the Aga Khan Hospital in Nakawa Division, Kampala city. During the ceremony, President Museveni assured private and foreign investors of protective legislation for their investments in Uganda. He explained that the Uganda government is committed to ensuring a thriving private sector by providing an enabling environment that fosters business growth. The President recounted the development impact of the Ismaili community and Aga Khan Development Network to Uganda in the past before the expulsion of foreigners in the 1970s by…