Author: Daniel Muwanguzi

The Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury (PSST), Ramathan Ggoobi,has said Uganda’s economy has all the key ingredients to create wealth and prosperity for all Ugandans, adding that the several economic reforms implemented by the NRM Gov’t over the years have laid a firm foundation for a transformative, resilient and fast-growing economy. “The NRM Government will continue to take deliberate actions to achieve faster socio-economic transformation and to strengthen her position in the global economy,” said the PSST. He made the remarks today on behalf of Finance Minister Matia Kasaija at the NRM Party Secretariat at Kyadondo Road in Kampala,…

In a financial sector often driven by balance sheets and bottom lines, Joseph Mugume has spent 25 years proving that sustainable growth begins with people. As Chief Executive Officer of EBO SACCO, Mugume has built an institution rooted not just in savings and credit, but in trust, shared ownership, and community. That philosophy recently earned EBO SACCO national recognition after winning the 2025 Equity Bank Pinnacle Award, a milestone that highlights the power of strategic partnerships in transforming grassroots finance. Founded in 2000 in Bwizibwera Town Board, about 25 kilometers from Mbarara on the Ibanda Road, EBO SACCO began as…

The White House says Donald Trump and his close advisers are discussing options for taking over Greenland, as the US president continues to argue it would benefit his nation’s security. His demands have been rejected by the island’s leaders and by Nato member Denmark, which controls Greenland as a semi-autonomous territory. Where is Greenland and why does it matter to Trump? Greenland – the world’s largest island which is not a continent – is located in the Arctic. At around 2.2m sq km (836,330 square miles) it is roughly the size of the Democratic Republic of Congo or Saudi Arabia.…

The High Court has dismissed a petition by Nakawa Division West MP aspirant Ivan Bwowe, clearing Leader of the Opposition Joel Ssenyonyi and six other candidates to stay on the ballot. Bwowe had asked court to cancel the nomination of Ssenyonyi and other contestants after their nomination papers described the constituency as “Nakawa West” instead of “Nakawa Division West”. He argued that “Nakawa West” does not exist and wanted court to disqualify the candidates and have him declared elected unopposed. In the ruling dated January 8, 2026, Justice Collins Acelam upheld the Electoral Commission’s earlier decision and found that the…

As the TotalEnergies CAF African Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 continues to grip the continent, African football is enjoying its biggest stage. Since the tournament kicked off on 21 December 2025 in Rabat with Morocco facing Comoros, packed stadiums and millions of viewers have confirmed AFCON’s place as Africa’s most powerful sporting property. While venues like Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium fill with fans, the real audience stretches far beyond the stands. Millions more are watching matches live through television and digital platforms across Africa and globally. At the previous TotalEnergies CAF AFCON in 2024, the South Africa versus Nigeria semi-final…

Uganda’s National Drug Authority (NDA) has officially approved the use of lenacapavir, a long‑acting injectable HIV prevention medicine, marking a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to combat HIV/AIDS. In an official post on X (formerly Twitter), the NDA stated, “Uganda’s National Drug Authority has just approved Lenacapavir, a twice‑yearly dose PrEP manufactured by Gilead, a USA based company! This is a game-changer for HIV prevention, especially for those at high risk. This is great step towards ending AIDS by 2030.” Lenacapavir, developed by U.S.-based pharmaceutical company Gilead Sciences, is designed for pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and offers a biannual injection…

The Uganda electoral commission (EC) has disqualified 11 candidates from the Makindye mayoral race, effectively leaving National Resistance Movement (NRM) flag bearer Omari unopposed just days before the general elections. According to the commission, the affected candidates failed to meet key nomination requirements, including securing the mandatory endorsement of at least 20 registered parish signatories within Makindye Division. Other grounds for disqualification included the use of non-resident supporters, irregular documentation and failure to comply with established electoral guidelines. The decision followed a formal petition filed by Omari, who challenged the validity if his rival’ nomination papers. After a verification exercise,…

Africa PR Week, the continent’s leading platform for public relations and strategic communications professionals, has named Stanbic Bank Uganda’s Kenneth Agutamba among the Top 100 Corporate Communication Leaders in Africa. The recognition, announced during Africa PR Week in Nairobi, places Agutamba among a select group of practitioners shaping how African organisations manage reputation, navigate complexity, and communicate purpose in increasingly demanding operating environments. Africa PR Week has emerged as a benchmark convening for senior communicators, spotlighting leadership that goes beyond visibility to include crisis navigation, stakeholder trust, and impact-driven storytelling across the continent. Leadership at the intersection of reputation, risk and…

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has said the National Resistance Movement (NRM) party has fundamentally transformed Uganda from an import-dependent economy into one increasingly driven by domestic production, manufacturing, and wealth creation. Addressing thousands of NRM supporters at the Makerere University Business School (MUBS) grounds in Nakawa Division on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, President Museveni said industrialisation, expanding manufacturing, and promoting wealth creation remain the cornerstone achievements of the NRM government and the basis upon which the party deserves another mandate. The President, who was accompanied by the First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Maama Janet Kataaha Museveni, used…

The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has urged young people, media practitioners, and content creators to embrace innovation beyond technology, emphasizing that creativity and ideas are critical in addressing unemployment and driving socio-economic transformation. Speaking at the inaugural Nile Excellence Annual Awards held at Rock Classic Hotel in Tororo, Mr Ibrahim Kibuuka Bosa, Head of Public Relations and International Relations at UCC, underscored that innovation should not be narrowly defined as digital tools, but rather as the practical application of ideas, creativity, and knowledge to solve community challenges and generate employment. “Innovation is not just about technology. It is about ideas, creativity,…