Author: Daniel Muwanguzi

With the ever-changing market dynamics globally, schools have now adapted to various ways of equipping students with skills and knowledge of how to navigate the 21 century demands. Amongst them is empowering students with essential financial management and sustainability skills. Based on this ICEA LION, is committed to reaching out a hand to help the education sector achieve this goal. On Thursday 6 November 2025, the insurance powerhouse was at Peace High School where they planted 80 fruit trees on the school premises, while 220 trees were for the school farm. This is line with ICEA LION Go-Green Campaign which…

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has warned against external interference in African affairs, saying foreign actors are attempting to destabilize the region because they are threatened by Uganda’s growing industrial base and upcoming oil production. The President made the remarks yesterday during a radio talk show at Mbale State Lodge in Mbale City, where he engaged journalists in the Bugisu Sub-region. “Most of these children being misled in Tanzania and other countries are being confused by European powers that are worried about Uganda’s progress. Our industries are growing, our oil is coming — and they want to control Africa’s resources.…

The National Resistance Movement (NRM) National Vice Chairperson, Alhaji Moses Kigongo has implored all ruling party-leaning independent candidates in Jinja City to stand down in favor of the party’s flagbearers ahead of the 2026 general elections. According to Alhaji Kigongo, the independents should instead rally behind the official NRM flagbearers in a bid to consolidate the party’s strength and secure a sweeping victory in the Busoga subregion. He made the remarks on Saturday 8th, November, 2025 while meeting all NRM village chairpersons in Jinja City at Buwekula village in Jinja Northern Division. The meeting was also attended by Haji Faruk…

Mbale Regional Referral Hospital serves an estimated population of 4.5 million people across 17 districts in Eastern Uganda. The facility also receives patients from neighbouring districts such as Bukedea and Kumi in the Teso sub-region, a factor that has contributed to persistent congestion at the hospital. According to Dr. Baifa Arwinyo, the lead Obstetrics and Gynecology Consultant at the facility, the hospital handles between 20 to 30 deliveries daily, including normal births, Caesarean sections, and other complicated cases. “On a monthly basis, we manage over 500 deliveries, and the numbers keep rising,” she said. Beyond maternity services, the hospital also…

The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) has reiterated its commitment to fuel Uganda’s socio-economic transformation by ensuring the growth of trade and tourism as key economic drivers. This was revealed on Friday, November 7, 2025, by Hon. Justice Steven Kavuma, Chairman of the UCAA Board of Directors, during a high-level engagement in Kampala between the Authority and air transport operators. During the engagement, many sought to renew their licenses, while others applied to acquire operating licenses. Besides Justice Kavuma, the UCAA Board members at the meeting included Hassan Musinguzi, the Acting Director General of UCAA, who was flanked by Mr. Lubowa Moses Paul,  Christopher Kasozi (Acting Director…

Housing Finance Bank has launched the HFB Zimba Challenge. This nationwide initiative is designed to promote affordable home ownership, sustainable construction practices, and innovative building solutions across Uganda. Uganda continues to face a significant housing deficit currently estimated at 2.4 million housing units. This gap continues to widen due to population growth, rapid urbanization, and limited access to affordable mortgage and construction financing. The HFB Zimba Challenge responds directly to this need by equipping participants with financial management training, technical support, and practical guidance to plan, design, and construct homes efficiently. The challenge is open to a diverse range of…

For the past 27 years, every month of November, top golfers around the country gather in Masindi for the annual Kinyara Golf Open. This year will be no different as the Kinyara Golf open will be taking place from the 13th to 15th November in Masindi. The tournament was officially launched last Thursday at Kampala Golf Club with various partners confirming their support. “Bigger, better and more enterprising”, is how Oweek. Francis Mugerwa, the public relations officer of Kinyara Sugar Limited, the title sponsors of the tournament describes how the 2025 will be. And indeed, there is no doubt that it will…

The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) Ltd, the company leading the development of Uganda’s crude oil export pipeline, in partnership with Hoima City, has commenced the construction of the Nyamasoga – Katooke Road under its Socio-Economic Investment (SEI) programme. This initiative aims to enhance community livelihoods and improve local infrastructure, improve trade, and support everyday activities within areas along the pipeline route. Located in Buseruka Sub- County, Hoima District, the 7.5-kilometre marram road will connect the villages of Kayera and Katooke, home to approximately 6,500 residents across more than 600 households. Once rehabilitated, the Nyamasoga–Katooke Road will significantly enhance…

The NCBA Junior Golf Series delivered another weekend of thrilling performances at the Uganda Golf Club, showcasing a wealth of talent and setting new benchmarks for junior golf development in the country. The event, part of a nationwide tour, successfully blended high-level skill, precision, and youthful passion, proving the series is an essential pipeline for Uganda’s future golfing champions. The highlight of the day came from the premier Boys 15–18 category, where Peter Mayende produced a sensational performance. Mayende fired a stellar 70 (two-under par), achieving the only under-par score of the entire tournament to secure a decisive victory. His…

Ronald Bbosa, the President of the Human Resource Managers’ Association of Uganda (HRMAU) on Wednesday, 5 November 2025 officially opened the Annual HR Conference 2025, celebrating teamwork and excellence at Serena Hotel Kampala . Speaking during the opening , Bbosa set the tone for a conference grounded in appreciation, collaboration and excellence in HR practice as he joined thought leaders to dissect cross-sector collaboration and how HR can bridge industries, break silos, and create interconnected systems for sustainable growth. Ms. Grace Nzula, CEO, Atarah Solutions said it’s time for a mindset shift building workplaces that go beyond discipline and focus on…