Author: Daniel Muwanguzi

Equity Bank Uganda, in partnership with the National Agricultural Research Organization (NARO), has officially launched the 5th Edition of the Equity NARO Golf Open 2025, a three-day golf tournament which will take place from the 27th–29th November, at the Mary Louise Simkins Memorial Golf Club, Namulonge. The Mary Louise Simkins Memorial Golf Club has earned a strong reputation as a breeding ground for emerging golf talent in Uganda. Located within the country’s largest agricultural research center, the 9-hole course provides an ideal environment for training and skill development. This year the tournament will run under the theme “17 Years of transforming…

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and his Kenyan counterpart William Samoei Ruto today presided over the groundbreaking ceremony of USD 500 million Devki Mega Steel Plant in Kayoro Village, Osukuru County, Tororo District, marking the start of one of East Africa’s most ambitious industrial investments. The vertically integrated steel facility, developed by Kenyan industrialist Dr. Narendra Raval (Guru) of the Devki Group, will employ 15,000 Ugandans in Tororo and Mbarara at commencement. Dr. Raval emphasized that the majority of these jobs will come from the integrated steel operations and related activities supported by investments already made in Tororo, Mbarara, and the…

Uganda’s petroleum sector has recorded an important milestone with an increase in its oil and gas resource estimates.  This was confirmed by Mr. Ernest Rubondo, the Executive Director the Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) during a media engagement on ten years of regulatory stewardship of Uganda’s oil and gas sector. The updated resource assessments now show that the country’s recoverable resources have increased from 1.4 billion to 1.65 billion barrels. Mr. Rubondo revealed that the increase was mainly as a result of updated evaluation of the existing oil and gas discoveries in the Albertine Graben, owing to the enhanced data portfolio…

The delegation from the National Planning Authority (NPA) , the principal government agency responsible for development planning in Uganda led by the Executive Board Chairperson Prof. Pamela K. Mbabazi, visited Tembo Steel plants in Iganga and Lugazi to witness a multi-million dollar investment firsthand and appreciate its role in Uganda’s economic growth strategy. The Visit also aimed at strengthening the partnerships and observe the company’s investments in Uganda, which employs over 3000 Ugandans. Received by Mr Manish Kalla, the General Manager of Tembo Steels (U) Ltd, NPA hailed Tembo as one of the most diversified and integrated manufacturers of steel products in Uganda and Africa.…

Equity Bank Uganda today hosted senior representatives from aBi, the European Union and the Royal Danish Embassy for high-level discussions aimed at expanding collaboration in agriculture, enterprise growth and social-impact initiatives. The meeting, held at the Bank’s head office in Church House, Kampala, focused on unlocking new pathways for technical assistance, de-risking mechanisms and targeted support for vulnerable communities. The engagement centred on strengthening partnerships that can accelerate investment and resilience within Uganda’s food and agriculture systems—sectors that remain pivotal to national development but often constrained by limited financing and high exposure to climate and market shocks. The discussions also…

During the final leg of his Eastern Uganda presidential campaign tour, H.E. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni held a crucial engagement with youth leaders from the region at Kityelera State Lodge in Mayuge District. This meeting served as an important platform for guidance, mentorship, and strategic direction as we move toward securing the future leadership of our country. In his address, the President took the youth through the four key sectors and the seven ways for wealth and job creation, emphasizing the central role young people must play in transforming their households and communities. He reminded the youth that Uganda’s journey…

Prime Minister Rt Hon Nabbanja Robinah on Friday 20th November 2025 visited Staunch Machinery Uganda, a factory based in the Industrial and Business Park, Namanve. On arrival, the Premier was received by H.E Mohammad Hussien Consul of Uganda to Lebanon and CEO of Staunch Machinery Group uganda. Nabbanja, who was taken on a guided tour of the factory, was impressed by the products manufactured at the company. These include power generators, construction and agricultural equipment, as well as solar equipment, among others. According to Mohammad, products manufactured by this factory are supplied to Uganda, East Africa, and Europe markets. The Prime…

Maj. (Rtd) Jessica Alupo, the Vice President of Uganda commended Tembo Steels for its significant role in driving innovation within the steel industry, particularly in Uganda and across Africa. Alupo was on a guided tour of exhibitors as Uganda hosted its first Africa Industrialization Week, which attracted over 40 countries and 450 participants at the Munyonyo Commonwealth Resort to discuss issues related to industrialization of the continent. The vice President was received by Tembo Steel’s Senior Marketing Executive, Wycliff Nyesiga, who explained how they utilize green technology that has enabled a 70% reduction in carbon emissions, which positions them as a…

Golf lovers and enthusiasts from across the country will converge on the Kampala Golf Club this Saturday for the 2025 Kenya Golf Day–Jamhuri Tournament. The annual one-day event is held in celebration of Kenya’s Independence Day, marked on December 12. This year, Kenya will commemorate its 61st Jamhuri (Independence) anniversary. The tournament was officially launched last Thursday at Kampala Golf Club by Kenya’s High Commissioner to Uganda, Ambassador Joash Maangi, who noted that this year’s edition promises even more excitement than last year’s. Equity Bank Uganda is among the key partners supporting the event to ensure its smooth running. Others…

Yesterday, 19th November 2025, Lt Gen James Mugira, the Managing Director of National Enterprise Corporation (NEC), paid a visit to NEC Farm Kyankwanzi, as part of his ongoing tour of NEC Subsidiaries and Joint Ventures. Gen Mugira was warmly received by Col (Rtd) John Kagwisa, the General Manager of NEC Farm-Katonga and Kyankwanzi. Gen Mugira informed the staff that his visit was aimed at following up on previous meetings and assessing progress on the ground and refocus the team on the farm’s vision, mission, and objectives, emphasizing the strategic intent of the President to position Ugandan beef on the global…