Author: Daniel Muwanguzi

The Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) has launched its 2026 school outreach program aimed at increasing girls’ participation in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines. The initiative encourages secondary school students to pursue STEM careers and contributes to advancing women’s participation in the energy sector. The launch event took place at Bukomero Secondary School in Kiboga District on March 27, 2026, with six schools in attendance. The program was officiated by Hon. Ruth Nankabirwa, Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, and attended by Hon. Dr. Keefa Kiwanuka (MP, Kiboga East), ERA Board Chairperson Eng. Grania Rosette Rubomboras, ERA CEO Eng.…

Today Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) conducted a training for approximately 50 journalists aimed at strengthening their understanding of air pollution and its impacts. The training sought to enhance the quality, accuracy, and depth of media reporting on air quality issues across Uganda primarily. The training brought together a cross-section of journalists from print, radio, television, and digital platforms, equipping them with the skills to interpret air quality data and produce accurate, compelling, and solution-focused stories that raise public awareness and promote practical measures for curbing air pollution. The training covered key topics such as the basics of air pollution,…

Leading Steel Manufacturer, Tembo Steels Ltd has showcased the significant progress made by their  company, highlighting the urgent need for stronger, forward-thinking policies that regulate imports and actively support import substitution. According to Tembo Steels General Manager, Mr Manish Kalla, who took center stage at the Uganda National Trade Review Conference 2026, held under the theme “Trade-Driven Transformation: Propelling Uganda to a $500B Economy by 2040” at Speke Resort Munyonyo in Kampala,  prioritizing locally manufactured products and encouraging local sourcing across industries is essential to building a complete, self-sustaining value chain—ensuring that more value remains within the country rather than flowing…

Officials from Kira Municipality have come under scrutiny from Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (Local Government), chaired by Gilbert Olanya, over the slow recovery of funds disbursed under the Parish Development Model (PDM). Led by Town Clerk, Benon Yiga, the officials appeared before the committee on Wednesday, 25 March 2026, to respond to queries raised by the Auditor General for the financial year ending June 30, 2025. Legislators expressed concern that the programme risks following the same troubled path as past revolving funds, including the Youth Livelihood Programme (YLP). At the centre of the probe was the municipality’s failure to recover…

French Ambassador to Uganda Virginie Leroy commended National Water and Sewerage Corporation for its technical efficiency and commitment to service delivery during a high-level visit to the utility’s headquarters in Nakasero. The ambassador met with Managing Director Silver Mugisha to review the progress of critical water and sanitation infrastructure projects funded by the French government through the French Development Agency, or AFD. During the meeting, Dr. Mugisha presented the proposed $200 million Sustainable Water Supply and Sanitation Project, which targets 35 towns including Apac, Bugiri, Buhweju, Bukedea, Buikwe, Bushenyi, Buwama, Entebbe, Bweyale, Kiryandongo, and Kigumba. Other target areas include Kabale,…

TotalEnergies Marketing Uganda Limited announces the commissioning of its revamped Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Filling and Storage Plant in Jinja TotalEnergies Marketing Uganda Limited is commissioning its newly revamped Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Filling and Storage Plant located in Jinja, reaffirming TotalEnergies’ commitment to sustainably providing reliable and cleaner energy for cooking and industrial use for its customers in Uganda. The revamped facility is equipped with state of the art, fully automated technology and essential safety systems to ensure accurate filling of standardized cylinders, zero leakage and tamper proof sealing, thereby giving customers full confidence that they are purchasing a…

Simplifi Networks, in partnership with Huawei Technologies Uganda Co. Limited has officially signed a strategic agreement granting Simplifi Networks a Master Distributor status for Huawei enterprise networking products across its channel.  This significant milestone aims to strengthen Uganda’s digital infrastructure and technology ecosystem. With this partnership in place, Simplifi Networks will distribute a wide range of Huawei’s enterprise Ekit products, including advanced Wi-Fi systems, switches, routers, and network infrastructure technologies designed to support businesses, educational institutions, telecom providers, and government organisations across East Africa. The agreement positions Simplifi Networks as a key player in delivering high-performance, secure, and scalable connectivity…

By Allen Ayebare As climate change intensifies and natural ecosystems degrade, the global conversation on sustainability is shifting from simply minimizing environmental harm to actively restoring nature. For financial institutions, this shift presents both a responsibility and an opportunity. Banks are uniquely positioned to accelerate a transition towards nature-positive economy by designing financial solutions that regenerate ecosystems, empower communities and drive long-term economic resilience. A nature-positive economy is one where economic activities contribute to the restoration, protection and sustainable management of natural ecosystems. In countries like Uganda where livelihoods are closely tied to land, water and biodiversity, this approach is…

dfcu Bank, together with Vision Group, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, De Heus Koudijs Nutrition BV and New Vision Foundation, has launched the 2026 Best Farmers Competition, reinforcing efforts to position agriculture as a structured, profitable business. Now in its 12th edition, the competition is being implemented under the Vision Initiative for Sustainable Agriculture, (VISA), and will run under the theme, Farming as a Business, Growth, Commercialization and Cooperatives. The initiative targets farmers and cooperatives demonstrating strong commercial potential, with emphasis on productivity, record keeping, value addition, sustainability and market access, key pillars in transitioning Uganda’s agriculture from subsistence to enterprise.…

In the bustling heart of Kampala, where entrepreneurship meets creativity, one name has steadily risen from obscurity to prominence—Salawano Interiors. Real names Lubega Isaac Built from humble beginnings, the brand has become a symbol of resilience, innovation, and the power of digital influence in modern business. A Story That Started from Zero Like many Ugandan entrepreneurs, the man behind Salawano Interiors began with limited resources but an abundance of determination. Starting small, with minimal capital and a vision to transform spaces through interior design, he faced the typical challenges—limited clientele, low visibility, and stiff competition. But what set him apart…