Author: Daniel Muwanguzi

The Ugandan government, working through the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC), has signed a Grant and Project Implementation Agreement for a five-year project to improve water, sanitation, and urban infrastructure for refugees and host communities in Northern Uganda. The project, valued at approximately EUR 22.6 million, is a collaboration with the German Government through Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau (KfW) Development Bank, and the European Union. The “Climate Resilience and Water Infrastructure for Refugees and Host Communities in Northern Uganda” project aims to enhance living conditions in Arua city and the surrounding districts of Maracha and Terego. The initiative will focus…

Airtel Uganda’s latest financial results paint a clear picture, Ugandans are choosing data over voice calls, and the shift is transforming the telecom industry. In its half-year results for the period ending June 30, 2025, Airtel reported a 30.4% jump in data revenue to Ushs 525.7 billion, making up nearly half of all service revenues. Just a few years ago, voice calls were the telco cash cow. Today, they’ve taken a back seat to data bundles. This change is showing up not just in the number of new customers but also in how much data existing users are consuming.…

The African Regional Intellectual Property Organisation (ARIPO), in partnership with Fundación AISGE, the Global Audio-visual Alliance (GAVA), the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO), and the Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB), are hosting the Fourth African Regional Seminar on Copyright and Related Rights in the Audio-visual Sector in Kampala from 10th to 11th September, 2025. The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs of Uganda, Hon. Norbert Mao, presided over the event as the Guest of Honour, underscoring the Government of Uganda’s commitment to strengthening copyright systems, supporting creators, and aligning with international obligations in the audio-visual space. In his speech, Hon. Mao reiterated…

The United Boda Boda Riders Cooperative Union and Uganda Taxi Operators Federation (UTOF) have joined forces to improve passenger safety, streamline services, and foster cooperation across Uganda’s transport sector. In a landmark effort to reform Uganda’s public transport sector, the United Boda Boda Riders Cooperative Union has partnered with the Uganda Taxi Operators Federation (UTOF) to launch a joint initiative aimed at enhancing passenger safety and improving transport services nationwide. The launch event, held at Hotel Africana in Kampala, brought together boda boda riders and taxi operators from across the country. The partnership seeks to foster collaboration between the two…

The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) Ltd. has launched a campaign to prevent Gender- Based Violence and Harassment (GBVH) and address Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRHR) risks, reinforcing its commitment to safeguarding the wellbeing of communities along the pipeline route. Together with its implementing partner, Health Promotion International (HPI), EACOP recently conducted a Gender-Based Violence and SRHR study across five districts in Uganda. The findings confirmed that GBV slows progress and is largely driven by poverty, cultural norms, and practices such as polygamy, with women and children being the most affected. Building on these insights, the campaign seeks to…

Mandela Millers Ltd has been awarded the prestigious FSSC 22000 Certification, a globally recognised standard for food safety management, marking a major milestone for Uganda’s food processing and manufacturing sector. The announcement was made during an event held in Kampala, celebrating the company’s achievement. The FSSC 22000 Certification integrates ISO 22000, ISO/TS 22002-1, and additional FSSC requirements. It is issued by the FSSC Foundation in the Netherlands following rigorous audits to ensure compliance with international food safety management systems. Mandela Millers said the certification underscores its commitment to exceeding food safety expectations, enhancing transparency, and promoting continuous improvement across its…

In a bid to equip small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the knowledge needed to navigate Uganda’s evolving tax landscape, Stanbic Business Incubator Limited (SBIL) hosted its September Masterclass, spotlighting the country’s newly introduced tax measures for the 2025/2026 fiscal year. The session featured Solomon Rukundo, a Tax Specialist from the Ministry of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development, who unpacked the implications of recent tax amendments under the theme: “Navigating Uganda’s FY 2025/2026 Tax Reforms: Strategic Insights for Businesses and Investors.” Central to the reforms is a three-year tax holiday for start-ups—a move designed to encourage formalisation and ease the…

In November 2023, Tech Cabal, a leading ICT online news website, published a story with the headline: “USSD remains Africa’s most popular payment channel despite growing alternatives.” The article’s opening line read: “Despite the growth of many payment channels such as apps and QR codes, Africans continue to use USSD more for making payments across banking and mobile money products. USSD-based transactions were used for mobile money and cross-domain transactions due to their straightforward and user-friendly interface that does not require a smartphone or internet connectivity. These USSD channels, which contributed 70% of instant payment channels as of June 2023,…

Government representatives and legal experts from 49 member states of the Asian-African Legal Consultative Organization (AALCO) convened Monday in Kampala for the body’s 63rd annual session, focusing on strengthening international law cooperation amid global challenges. The five-day meeting at Speke Resort Munyonyo opened with Uganda’s Parliament Speaker Anita Among delivering President Yoweri Museveni’s keynote address, emphasizing Asia-Africa solidarity in addressing unprecedented global challenges from climate change to cybersecurity. Museveni highlighted how rapid technological advances, artificial intelligence developments and cybersecurity threats raise complex legal questions demanding urgent attention from developing nations. He urged AALCO not merely to respond to global legal…

South African sensation, Tyla stole the spotlight at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards, clinching the Best Afrobeats award for her smash hit “Push 2 Start”. The ceremony, held on Sunday, September 7, at the UBS Arena in New York, also saw Lady Gaga dominate the night with four awards—the highest of the evening, followed by Ariana Grande, Video of the Year winner, and Sabrina Carpenter with 3 Wins each. For those who missed the live broadcast, the MTV VMAs will have repeat broadcasts on September 9, 11, and 14 at 16:30, 21:00, 19:30 WAT on DStv Channel 322/GOtv Channel 145, respectively. See the full list…