Author: Daniel Muwanguzi

CSBAG Calls On Government to Improve Fiscal Planning , Reduce Costly Project Delays The Civil Society Budget Advocacy Group (CSBAG) has welcomed Uganda’s improved credit rating by S&P Global but cautioned that the positive outlook should not be mistaken for a clean bill of health. The remarks were made by its Executive Director Mr Julius mukunda during a press conference held at the CSBAG offices in Ntinda, as part of the organisation’s efforts to unpack the policy issues shaping Uganda’s credit rating and the broader economic landscape. S&P Global recently revised Uganda’s economic outlook from Stable to Positive, a move…

On November 15th, Matthew Ainembabazi licensed by TEDx hosted the highly anticipated TEDxMakerere University Business School 2025, a groundbreaking gathering that brought together 100 of Uganda’s top under-27 entrepreneurs and 10 global business leaders of African descent. The event responded to one of Africa’s most urgent challenges: the youth unemployment crisis, with over 71% of young Africans either underemployed or vulnerably employed. As traditional job pathways narrow, the continent’s young people continue to turn to entrepreneurship as both survival and strategy. Today, 1 in 3 African youth is running or starting a business, though many struggle due to limited access…

dfcu Bank, in partnership with Monitor Publications Limited, has today officially opened the 2025 Rising Woman Expo at the UMA Showgrounds in Lugogo. The two-day event, running from 14th to 15th November, brings together hundreds of women entrepreneurs from across Uganda for a showcase of innovation, enterprise, and shared learning. The Expo remains a signature platform under the dfcu Rising Woman Initiative, offering women entrepreneurs access to training, mentorship, financial literacy, market exposure, and networking opportunities that strengthen their ability to build competitive and sustainable businesses. Each year, the Expo serves as a national stage where women-owned brands gain visibility and entrepreneurs are…

My name is Byamukama Abel, a 29-year-old entrepreneur from Maguru Village, Kyabukonkoni Division, Fort Portal City. I am the founder of “Klean Star Products”, a growing enterprise that manufactures liquid soap and a range of home-care products. My entrepreneurial journey began eight years ago, shortly after completing Senior Six. I moved from Ntungamo to Fort Portal with hopes of helping my uncle start a business. Unfortunately, the venture didn’t materialize, and I was left with just UGX 40,000 and nowhere to go. A friend offered me shelter in an abandoned house. He was making liquid soap and encouraged me to…

For Nkwamwijuka Anxious, a 22-year-old social justice student at Kyambogo University, life once felt like an uphill battle against insurmountable odds. Facing the reality that his parents couldn’t cover both his tuition and living expenses, he was on the verge of giving up on his education. Today, he is not only a self-sufficient student but a budding professional actively building the skills for his dream career, a transformation powered by his work as a rider using the Glovo app. His journey began with an observation. Noticing the swarm of delivery riders at a local KFC, he saw a glimmer of…

South African rapper Nasty C’s performance at Amplify Uganda Music Expo’s second edition left revellers yearning for more of the rapper. AUMEX came alive at MOTIV Kampala on Friday, drawing hundreds of creators, industry professionals, and music enthusiasts under the theme “Building a Scalable Future for Ugandan Music.” The Talent Africa-organized expo served as a dynamic platform for meaningful discussions on strengthening Uganda’s creative ecosystem, covering topics from music rights and royalties to talent export and brand partnerships. The day kicked off with a UgaTunes demo led by CEO Shadrack Kisame, showcasing Uganda’s innovative music distribution platform aimed at empowering…

Nakivale, Isingiro District – November 13, 2025:* The Archbishop of Church of Uganda, The Most Rev. Dr. Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu, has today launched the Church’s annual Children’s Focus Month with a pastoral visit and outreach to children in Nakivale Refugee Settlement, one of Africa’s largest refugee communities and home to more than 186,000 people. At Kashojwa Church of Uganda in the refugee settlement, the Archbishop led a special service dedicated to children. He was assisted by the Provincial Secretary, Rev. Canon William Ongeng; Ankole Diocese Bishop’s Commissary, Rev. Canon Nathan Bobs Mwesigye; the Director of Household and Community Transformation…

KCB Bank Uganda, in partnership with AFRIpads Uganda Ltd, successfully launched a donation drive, distributing reusable sanitary pads to schoolgirls at Jinja Progressive Secondary School, Nile Vocational Institute, Najja St. Mary’s High School, Kyaggwe, and Ursula Special School as part of a wider campaign to empower vulnerable girls across Uganda. The initiative, which aims to support the education and well-being of young women, is designed to tackle period poverty and promote sustainable menstrual hygiene management. This joint effort reinforces KCB Bank’s commitment to keeping girls in school by ensuring they have access to essential menstrual products, which significantly reduces period-related…

The newly appointed Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) -USA Diaspora Chapter has commended the National Chairman Micheal Nuwagira Toyota Kaguta and Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba for their strategical glare to appoint mobilisation leadership across all the states in America which they say will boost President Museveni and NRM support in the Diaspora. Ronnie Kananura, the Chairman PLU-USA Diaspora Chapter in a statement released November 13 2025 said they are bound by a shared history, culture, and the common goal of building a better future for themselves and supporting their motherland Uganda. ‘’Our diversity in backgrounds and perspectives is a strength, not a weakness, and it enriches our community fabric.However, we must ensure that…

Airtel Money has today announced a landmark partnership with Juba Express, a licensed international payment service provider, launching seamless cross-border money transfer services directly accessible via the Airtel Money wallet. This initiative significantly expands global reach and tackles the high cost of remittances for millions of Ugandans. According to the World Bank’s 2024 Migration and Development Brief, remittance inflows to Sub-Saharan Africa reached USD 54 billion in 2023. Uganda alone received approximately USD 1.2 billion, a figure that grew to USD 1.42 billion as of January 2024. These funds are a vital economic lifeline, supporting household expenses like education, healthcare,…