Author: Daniel Muwanguzi

In a bold and visionary push for continental unity, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has placed East African integration at the heart of Uganda’s development strategy for the decade. His agenda—anchored in the principles of pan-Africanism, economic expansion, and strategic security—aims to transform the East African Community (EAC) into a politically federated bloc with a single currency and a shared constitution by 2031. This ambitious roadmap is not just a political aspiration—it’s a strategic recalibration of Africa’s place in the global order. And it’s not just rhetoric. This entire integration blueprint is enshrined in President Museveni’s 2026–2031 reelection manifesto—a public commitment…

In the heart of Africa, where the sun rises over a nation brimming with potential, Uganda stands at the cusp of a scientific renaissance. The National Resistance Movement (NRM), ever the architect of transformation, has cast its gaze toward the future—not just with hope, but with a blueprint. A blueprint that places Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) at the very core of Uganda’s leap into modernity. This isn’t just policy—it’s a declaration of intent. A bold promise to harness the power of knowledge, invention, and digital ingenuity to propel Uganda into high middle-income status and beyond. The last kisanja was…

If agriculture is the backbone of Uganda’s economy, then water is the lifeblood—and President Museveni is making sure that lifeblood flows freely, far and wide. In a bold move that’s set to turn Uganda’s fields from parched to prosperous, the President has pledged massive investment in water for production and irrigation, calling time on the country’s over-reliance on rain-fed farming. For decades, Ugandan farmers have played roulette with the skies—planting in hope, praying for rain, and watching their dreams dry up when the clouds refused to cooperate. But now, the tide is turning. The National Resistance Movement (NRM) is digging…

In the rhythmic hum of factories and the clang of steel, Uganda’s future is being forged—not in distant boardrooms, but in the heart of its industrial parks, workshops, and innovation hubs. President Yoweri Museveni’s manifesto places manufacturing at the very core of Uganda’s economic renaissance, not as a side note but as the main engine driving the country toward prosperity, resilience, and regional dominance. It’s a vision rooted in history, powered by progress, and aimed squarely at transforming Uganda into a self-sustaining, export-driven economy. Since the NRM took the reins in 1986, manufacturing has been more than a policy—it’s been…

Tembo Steels Crowned East Africa’s Best Manufacturer of Steel,  Rolling Products , TMX Rebars at the  5th EABQA 2025 Tembo Steels (U) LTD has once again been named East Africa’s  Best Manufacturer of Steel & Rolling Products (Platinum) and Best Manufacturer of TMX Rebars ( Gold) at the 2025 East Africa Brand Quality Awards. These awards, presented at the East Africa Brand Quality Awards ceremony on October 17, 2025, at the Golf Course Hotel in Kampala on Friday night acknowledges the Tembo’s platinum-and Gold level excellence in transforming Uganda’s economy and the steel sector. Tembo Steels (U) Ltd is a major…

St. Kizito High School Namugongo , a learning institution known for integrating practical skills into its curriculum, beyond traditional academics with focus on green skills and sustainable solutions to global challenges has been awarded at the prestigious East Africa Brand Quality Awards (EABQA) 5th Edition under the Best Scientific-Innovative Secondary School category. The East Africa Brand Quality Awards, organized in partnership with the Chartered Quality Institute and Alconext, recognize companies that demonstrate excellence across industries including energy, manufacturing, healthcare, education, and public service. This year’s edition ran under the theme “Global Visionaries and Pioneers — Revolutionizing Quality Through Sustainable Innovation.” This award,…

Hellen Adoa Abeku, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) flag bearer and incumbent Woman Member of Parliament for Serere District was on Wednesday officially nominated by the Electoral Commission to contest in the upcoming elections. Adoa, Uganda’s State Minister for Fisheries, was the first to be duly nominated by the Serere District Returning Officer of the Independent Electoral Commission. Adoa arrived at the Electoral Commission offices at 8:AM aboard a private motor vehicle and after examining the nomination papers declared , she was declared as a duly nominated candidate for the Serere District Woman MP seat as the NRM flag bearer. Adoa, after being…

The Capital Markets Authority (CMA), in partnership with the Uganda Securities Exchange (USE), has officially launched World Investor Week 2025 (WIW 2025), a global campaign initiated by the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) to promote investor education, awareness, and protection. The week-long campaign, running from 27th to 31st October 2025, will be held under the theme “From Savings to Smart Investments: Building Your Financial Future with Technology.” This year’s theme highlights the journey from traditional saving habits to intentional, technology-enabled investing. It underscores how digital platforms are transforming investment access, safety, and transparency, encouraging Ugandans to move from informal…

Kampala International University (KIU) has highlighted the value of Hosting the Third International Research and Development Conference (IRDeC 2025) Themed: Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Capacity Building, and Global Sustainability. Held in at the University premises in Kansanga Kampala, Uganda from  13 – 17th October 2025 Kampala International University has reaffirmed its continental leadership in innovation and research excellence after successfully hosting the IRDeC 2025. Speaking to Journalists on Friday ,Prof. Muhammed Ngoma, PhD, the Vice-Chancellor KIU said the five-day conference brought together scholars, policymakers, entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and students from across Africa, Asia, and beyond to discuss how innovation and entrepreneurship can be applied to drive…

In a landmark partnership that signals collaboration over competition, Pearl Bank Uganda (formerly PostBank Uganda), a leading government-owned financial institution and Stanbic Bank Uganda, the country’s largest commercial bank, have announced the integration of their digital wallets — Wendi and FlexiPay. Collectively, both platforms serve over a million users offering both saving, credit, and e-commerce transaction services. This strategic move will allow users of both platforms to transact seamlessly and at significantly subsidised fees, a major step toward making financial services more affordable and accessible to millions of Ugandans. The announcement was made at a joint press briefing in Kampala,…