Author: Daniel Muwanguzi

As Uganda’s education sector confronts rising costs, increasing regulatory complexity, and shifting global standards, dfcu Bank has signaled a deeper strategic commitment to supporting institutional growth, sustainability, and long-term resilience, particularly within the country’s international schools’ segment. This position emerged during a high-level International Schools Forum hosted at dfcu’s Nakasero headquarters, convening school proprietors, education regulators, curriculum providers, and private sector partners to examine the structural challenges and emerging opportunities shaping education delivery in Uganda. The dialogue comes at a time when private and international schools are under pressure to balance international accreditation standards with local operating realities; from foreign currency…

UNICEF Uganda, in partnership with Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), Roofings Limited, Volcano Energy, and Fresh Yards Uganda, has launched the “My Green Action” Campaign, a behaviour change initiative designed to empower young people to take practical everyday actions for climate change mitigation and environmental stewardship. The campaign uses FunDoo, U-Report by UNICEF’s digital chatbot and interactive learning companion, to equip young people with green skills and deepen their understanding of climate change, sustainability, and climate-positive behaviour. Implemented by S4P (Solutions for People) Group, the campaign will be rolled out in ten secondary schools across Kampala and Wakiso districts from…

On a narrow stretch of Eden Mall in Mengo, sandwiched between FUFA House and the sprawl of Kisekka Auto Centre Plaza, a small shop trades in the things that turn a used import into something its owner is proud of: leather steering-wheel covers, LED light kits, seat covers cut to fit specific makes, and the heavy-duty shock absorbers that Kampala’s roads make almost mandatory. The shop is called Hilda Car Accessories, and its founder, Namatovu Hilda, says it began not as a business plan but as a way of talking about cars she liked on TikTok. Her story — a…

Kampala International University (KIU) has unveiled an ambitious vision to become one of Africa’s top ten universities within the next decade, while expanding postgraduate scholarship opportunities, deepening research excellence, and strengthening competency-based education to produce graduates equipped for the demands of a rapidly evolving global economy. The commitment was reaffirmed during the university’s 33rd Graduation Ceremony held at the KIU Western Campus in Ishaka, where 1,844 students graduated across various disciplines. Among them were 100 First Class graduates, while 52.6 percent completed programmes in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), reflecting the institution’s commitment to supporting Uganda’s science, innovation and…

Of late, there is a great appreciation of what Public Relations professionals bring to the table. This is because organizations continue to face a critical need to communicate strategically with their publics or audiences; simply call them, stakeholders. When you mention that you are a PR professional, most minds swiftly run to Press Release distribution, a funny irony that both share the exact acronym. Gone are the days when the profession was just about media relations and blasting out press statements. Today, it is about mapping who your stakeholders are and aligning your strategic communication to mirror exactly what the…

The National Tourism Events Organizers Federation (NTEOF) has urged government to address the growing challenges facing Uganda’s tourism events industry, particularly high security deployment costs, limited access to affordable financing, and the 18% VAT charged on event tickets. Speaking on the national broadcaster, NTEOF President Demo Riley said tourism events contribute significantly to tourism, jobs, and economic growth, yet organizers continue to operate under difficult conditions. “Our major challenges are high security costs, limited access to affordable financing, and the 18% VAT on tickets. We need government intervention to make the sector sustainable,” Riley said. He noted that beyond mandatory…

MBARARA CITY, UGANDA — In an era where social media is often criticized for distracting young people from education, one Ugandan content creator has chosen a different path. Wasswa Sulait, popularly known as “Da Best Mulongo,” has become a household name among children and schools through his creative and educational TikTok content aimed at encouraging children to love school. Born in 1999 in Mbarara City, Wasswa Sulait has built a remarkable reputation by combining entertainment with education. His journey on TikTok was driven by a simple but powerful mission: to help children develop a positive attitude toward learning and school…

Gilford Mubvumi is a South African entrepreneur, technology retailer, and digital creator recognized for founding Theboss_tech and building a substantial online audience through his TikTok account, @michael_ix. Known for his innovative approach to combining e-commerce with social media marketing, Mubvumi has established himself as a rising figure in South Africa’s digital business landscape. Through Theboss_tech, he has helped make premium technology products more accessible to customers nationwide, specializing in Apple devices, accessories, and secure delivery services. Alongside his entrepreneurial success, Mubvumi has cultivated a significant presence on TikTok. His account, @michael_ix, has attracted more than 255,000 followers and over 6…

By Dr. Naushad Karim, Consultant Interventional Radiologist at Aga Khan University Hospital For many women, uterine fibroids are an unseen battle, one that quietly reshapes daily life through heavy menstrual bleeding, pelvic pressure, fatigue, and emotional distress. Though fibroids are benign growths that develop in or on the uterus, their effects are often anything but harmless. In Kenya and around the world, women have long endured the discomfort, sometimes believing that hysterectomy, the surgical removal of the uterus, is their only option. But medicine has evolved, and with it has come a gentler, uterus-preserving alternative known as Uterine Fibroid Embolization,…

Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba has deepened a sweeping shake-up within the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU), replacing long-serving Secretary General David Kabanda with Fadil Twalla and ordering an immediate handover of office. Uganda Economic Reports The changes come hours after Muhoozi announced a restructuring of the PLU Central Committee, retaining only four members of the outgoing team and signalling what he described as a “fresh team” to confront new challenges facing the organisation. In a statement posted on X on Monday morning, Muhoozi named Twalla as the new Secretary General. “The new General Secretary of PLU is Hon. Fadil Twalla. I…