Author: Daniel Muwanguzi
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…
Dubai, United Arab Emirates | Kampala International University (KIU) has strengthened its standing as one of Africa’s most dynamic and forward‑looking higher education institutions after receiving the prestigious European Society for Quality Research (ESQR) Quality Achievement Award. The ceremony, held yesterday at the prestigious Dusit Thani Hotel Dubai, brought together over 50 global leaders in academia, business, healthcare, construction, government agencies, diplomats and leaders in other sectors, from 49 countries. Representing KIU, Professor Muhammed Ngoma, the Vice Chancellor, delivered an address that resonated with authenticity, pride and purpose. His words captured the essence of KIU’s journey, its achievements, and its…
MTN Uganda and the Entebbe Club have officially opened the newly refurbished Entebbe Clubhouse in a ceremony held this evening at the historic club grounds. The event was graced by the Attorney General of Uganda as Guest of Honour, alongside MTN Uganda Chief Executive Officer, Sylvia Mulinge and Chief Financial Officer, Andrew Bugembe. The opening marks an important milestone in the fulfilment of commitments MTN Uganda made in April 2023 when it signed a three year partnership with the Club. The opening of the clubhouse follows the completion of the MTN Halfway House, also known as the MTN Pod, which…
Airtel Uganda was recognized for excellence, earning the Best PR Campaign of the Year award at the prestigious Uganda Marketing Excellence Awards (UMEAs) yesterday at Kampala Serena Hotel. This award recognizes the efforts Airtel Uganda took in managing the crisis that came from Internet backlash led by Dr Jim Spire Ssentongo about Airtel Money’s alleged fraudulent activities. The recognition further highlights Airtel Money’s renewed focus on openness, accountability, and faster response to customer concerns. It marks an important moment for the brand, reflecting the work done in recent months to improve how customers are supported, especially in high-stress situations. Commenting…
This December, the heartbeat of Kigezi will echo through the capital louder than ever before. The drums, the laughter, the aroma of freshly prepared enturire, the Christmas stories that once warmed childhood nights are now at your disposal. Kampala is about to experience all of it as Bakiga Nation unveils the much-anticipated Rukundo Egumeho – Nohiri Yeitu Christmas Festival on Sunday, 14th December 2026 at Millenium Grounds Lugogo. If you thought you knew Christmas in Kampala, think again. This isn’t just a festival. It’s a journey, back to the hills, back to childhood, back to identity. Imagine, the sun dips…
The Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) has commenced its annual Customer Engagement Week, taking place in Jinja City from Tuesday, 9th to Friday, 12th December 2025. This flagship outreach program is part of URSB’s commitment to extend registration services closer to communities, strengthen stakeholder partnerships, and enhance public awareness on the value of business formalisation. Throughout the week, URSB teams will conduct targeted stakeholder visits, meeting with business owners, local leaders, financial institutions, and other partners within Jinja City and the surrounding areas. These engagements are aimed at improving service delivery, addressing client concerns, and fostering a more supportive environment for enterprise…
TMR International Hospital has updated the public on the condition of Mr. Kayanja Timothy, popularly known as Jayden, a young Ugandan social media influencer who was admitted in critical condition on Friday, 5th December 2025. According to TMR Officials , Jayden had suffered a severe sickle cell complication and was immediately placed under the care of the hospital’s Critical Care Specialists. The hospital was alerted to his situation by his close friend, Ms. Shamim Mayanja (popularly known as Zubeda), whose timely intervention ensured he reached the facility quickly. In recognition of the urgency and gravity of his condition, TMR International Hospital…
Housing Finance Bank has officially launched its new branch in Masaka, marking a milestone of 21 branches nationwide. This expansion follows recent branch openings in Nansana, enhancing access for peri-urban communities, and Soroti, strengthening financial services in the Eastern region. The Masaka branch is set to bring innovative banking solutions closer to local residents and businesses while serving as a hub for community engagement and economic growth. Speaking to the people of Masaka, Michael Mugabi, Managing Director of Housing Finance Bank, said: “To the people of Masaka, this branch is more than a new location. It is our pledge to…