Author: Daniel Muwanguzi

The leader of the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) USA Chapter , Mr Ronnie Kananura arrived in Uganda on Sunday morning ahead of the highly anticipated General elections scheduled to be held on 15 January 2026 to elect the President and the Parliament. Kananura was received by a group of PLU mobilizers led by Mr Nkuusa Francis , the chief Mobiliser PLU-USA chapter who also jetted into the country on December 29th 2025. Kananura and his team , who have been largely mobilizing the Diaspora  to promote the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM)’s Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the party’s presidential flagbearer for the…

Thousands of workers from Gold Star Battery, Victoria Tyres, Victoria Sugar , Parle G, Delta Refractories Ltd , Total Cables,Tarpo Plastics , Yogi Steels , VN PL, Simba Creation , Mayuge Stone Quarry , Millennium Tiles and Tembo Aluminium Ltd on December 31st 2025 thronged the FUFA Technical Centre Njeru Turf , along Njeru -Kayunga road to to celebrate the new year 2026. At the colourful event officiated  by Directors and managers of the above companies , workers and guests were treated to lots of free food and drinks all night as they celebrated the development , unity and investments brought…

The Chairman, PLU-USA Diaspora Chapter Mr Ronnie Kananura has delivered an upbeat New year message to Ugandans and members of the Diaspora, urging them to continue to safeguard the achievements attained under the visionary leadership of His Excellency Yoweri Museveni. In the message copied to the Chairman Patriotic League of Uganda , General Muhoozi Kainerugaba , National Vice Chairman Michael Nuwagira Kaguta Toyota, all PLU Central Committee Members, the National Coordinator PLU Diaspora Affairs, all PLU – USA Chapter Leaders & Regional Coordinators , PLU – USA Chapter Members and PLU – Diaspora Leaders & Members , Kananura hailed NRM…

Uganda’s aviation sector is closing 2025 on a high note, with the newly completed passenger terminal at Entebbe International Airport set to open to the public in January 2026 amid record-breaking passenger traffic, expanded routes, and ambitious airport development plans across the country. The 20,000-square-metre terminal, which will be commissioned in phases starting January, is expected to boost Entebbe’s passenger handling capacity from the current two million passengers annually to at least 3.5 million. Speaking during a stakeholders’ engagement breakfast meeting at Imperial Royale Hotel in Kampala on Tuesday, Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) Director General Fred Bamwesigye said the…

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…