Author: Daniel Muwanguzi

The United Boda Boda Riders Cooperative Union and Uganda Taxi Operators Federation (UTOF) have joined forces to improve passenger safety, streamline services, and foster cooperation across Uganda’s transport sector. In a landmark effort to reform Uganda’s public transport sector, the United Boda Boda Riders Cooperative Union has partnered with the Uganda Taxi Operators Federation (UTOF) to launch a joint initiative aimed at enhancing passenger safety and improving transport services nationwide. The launch event, held at Hotel Africana in Kampala, brought together boda boda riders and taxi operators from across the country. The partnership seeks to foster collaboration between the two…

The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) Ltd. has launched a campaign to prevent Gender- Based Violence and Harassment (GBVH) and address Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRHR) risks, reinforcing its commitment to safeguarding the wellbeing of communities along the pipeline route. Together with its implementing partner, Health Promotion International (HPI), EACOP recently conducted a Gender-Based Violence and SRHR study across five districts in Uganda. The findings confirmed that GBV slows progress and is largely driven by poverty, cultural norms, and practices such as polygamy, with women and children being the most affected. Building on these insights, the campaign seeks to…

Mandela Millers Ltd has been awarded the prestigious FSSC 22000 Certification, a globally recognised standard for food safety management, marking a major milestone for Uganda’s food processing and manufacturing sector. The announcement was made during an event held in Kampala, celebrating the company’s achievement. The FSSC 22000 Certification integrates ISO 22000, ISO/TS 22002-1, and additional FSSC requirements. It is issued by the FSSC Foundation in the Netherlands following rigorous audits to ensure compliance with international food safety management systems. Mandela Millers said the certification underscores its commitment to exceeding food safety expectations, enhancing transparency, and promoting continuous improvement across its…

In a bid to equip small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the knowledge needed to navigate Uganda’s evolving tax landscape, Stanbic Business Incubator Limited (SBIL) hosted its September Masterclass, spotlighting the country’s newly introduced tax measures for the 2025/2026 fiscal year. The session featured Solomon Rukundo, a Tax Specialist from the Ministry of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development, who unpacked the implications of recent tax amendments under the theme: “Navigating Uganda’s FY 2025/2026 Tax Reforms: Strategic Insights for Businesses and Investors.” Central to the reforms is a three-year tax holiday for start-ups—a move designed to encourage formalisation and ease the…

In November 2023, Tech Cabal, a leading ICT online news website, published a story with the headline: “USSD remains Africa’s most popular payment channel despite growing alternatives.” The article’s opening line read: “Despite the growth of many payment channels such as apps and QR codes, Africans continue to use USSD more for making payments across banking and mobile money products. USSD-based transactions were used for mobile money and cross-domain transactions due to their straightforward and user-friendly interface that does not require a smartphone or internet connectivity. These USSD channels, which contributed 70% of instant payment channels as of June 2023,…

Government representatives and legal experts from 49 member states of the Asian-African Legal Consultative Organization (AALCO) convened Monday in Kampala for the body’s 63rd annual session, focusing on strengthening international law cooperation amid global challenges. The five-day meeting at Speke Resort Munyonyo opened with Uganda’s Parliament Speaker Anita Among delivering President Yoweri Museveni’s keynote address, emphasizing Asia-Africa solidarity in addressing unprecedented global challenges from climate change to cybersecurity. Museveni highlighted how rapid technological advances, artificial intelligence developments and cybersecurity threats raise complex legal questions demanding urgent attention from developing nations. He urged AALCO not merely to respond to global legal…

South African sensation, Tyla stole the spotlight at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards, clinching the Best Afrobeats award for her smash hit “Push 2 Start”. The ceremony, held on Sunday, September 7, at the UBS Arena in New York, also saw Lady Gaga dominate the night with four awards—the highest of the evening, followed by Ariana Grande, Video of the Year winner, and Sabrina Carpenter with 3 Wins each. For those who missed the live broadcast, the MTV VMAs will have repeat broadcasts on September 9, 11, and 14 at 16:30, 21:00, 19:30 WAT on DStv Channel 322/GOtv Channel 145, respectively. See the full list…

A New Dawn in Ugandan Spaces When the morning sun breaks over Kampala’s hills, homes slowly stir to life. A soft breeze carries the scent of brewed coffee, children prepare for school, and parents ready themselves for work. But in many homes, something new has emerged ,spaces that do not just function, but also inspire. The living room glows with curtains that capture light like art on fabric. Bedrooms are layered in beddings that invite rest, intimacy, and calm. In these details lies a silent transformation powered by Mirembe Beddings & Curtains, a Ugandan lifestyle brand that has become synonymous…

Kasi Insight, Africa’s leading Decision Intelligence Platform operating across 21+ of the continent’s most dynamic markets, in partnership with Capital One Group (COG EA Ltd), a strategic marketing communications agency providing services in PR, Digital, Creative, and Advisory, today announced the launch of a groundbreaking survey aimed at understanding how organizations in Uganda are integrating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices. The survey will explore the challenges businesses face, their priorities for the future, and how these practices can shape a sustainable ESG framework to guide businesses and policymakers. This initiative builds on COG EA Ltd’s recent efforts to advance…

Aavishkaar Capital, a company of the Aavishkaar Group known for its entrepreneurship-led approach to impact-driven business growth, has announced its fourth investment in Africa in collaboration with KfW, the German state-owned investment and development bank. The investment has been facilitated by the Global Supply Chain Support Fund, providing a loan of USD 5 million to the Horizon Group Africa. This is the 8th overall investment by GSC Support Fund across the Global South and the fourth investment in Africa. The Horizon Group aggregates and processes high value whole spices such as ginger, turmeric, cloves, cinnamon, cardamom and black pepper through…