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Work in the Tilenga project is on track which drilling operations surpassing First Oil requirements, the Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) has confirmed, following the conclusion of a two-day supervisory field visit by the Executive Director, Mr. Ernest Rubondo. The oversight working visit, which covered project components both north and south of the River Nile, provided a comprehensive update on progress across Uganda’s flagship upstream development operated by TotalEnergies EP Uganda. During inspections at the JobiRii 4, 5, and 10 well pads, Mr. Rubondo was informed that 187 wells have been drilled to date—well above the 170 wells required for…
By Our Reporter In a stratagic move to strengthen the use of official statistics in local planning and decision-making, Teso and Lango cultural institutions have joined hands with the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS), in a partnership, formalized through a memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed in Kampala, on Thursday, February 5th, 2026, to make data more accessible and useful to communities across the two regions. UBOS Deputy Executive Director, Dr Vincent Fredi Senono, said the initiative will help cultural institutions understand how official statistics are produced and how they can use them to guide development. “Many cultural institutions use statistics,…
Uganda’s creative economy is entering a new era shaped by investments in digital infrastructure, new skilling programs and strong collaboration between the government and private sector partners. This transformation was at the heart of Episode 9 of The Ugandan Podcast, convened by the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance together with MultiChoice Uganda. The discussion brought together policymakers, industry leaders and creators who reflected on the progress made so far and the vast opportunities ahead for those working in film and digital content. Speaking on the programme, Sophia Nantongo, the Under Secretary at the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance,…
The Airtel Africa Foundation has unveiled 20 students awarded fully funded scholarships worth over shs 3.85 billion to pursue science and technology degree programmes at various universities across Uganda. The scholarships, which take effect in February 2026, target academically gifted students from underprivileged backgrounds and form part of the Airtel Africa Foundation Tech Fellowship, a continental initiative aimed at expanding access to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education. The fellowship seeks to address financial and skills-related barriers that limit the participation of young Africans in the digital economy. Beneficiaries will study at leading higher education institutions, including Makerere University,…
Equity Bank Uganda in partnership with UKAID and the ministry of Energy has today launched affordable financing for Cooking products and technologies in Uganda dubbed the Modern Energy Cooking Services (MECS) Trust Fund, it aims at accelerating the adoption of electric cooking solutions across the country. The Fund was officially launched during a Stakeholder Information Session held at Four Points by Sheraton Kampala Hotel. The event brought together government officials, development partners, private sector players and electric cooking companies to explore practical strategies for scaling clean and efficient cooking technologies in Uganda. “Today we have launched e-cooking financing to support…
As part of celebrations to mark this years World Wildlife Day,under the theme, “Medicinal and Aromatic Plants: Conserving Health, Heritage and Livelihoods.”Uganda Wild Life Authority will hold a marathon at Kitante Primary School to raise funds to support familiies of game rangers. According to Uganda Wild Life Authority there about 849 game rangers who protect wildlife, property, and human life across 10 national parks and 12 wildlife reserves, covering 79.4% of Uganda’s districts however anew recruitment drive for 550 additional rangers was recently announced, with a deadline of February 16, 2026 Uganda Wildlife Authority Executive Director Dr.James Musinguzi,highlighted a series of activities leading…
NCBA Bank Uganda and Kenya have successfully achieved dual ISO certification from the British Standards Institution (BSI), a global accreditation body that certifies and accredits organizations on standards. NCBA is the first local bank in East and Central Africa to attain ISO/IEC 27701 (Privacy Information Management System) certification for data privacy. The ISO/IEC 27001 (Information Security Management System) and ISO/IEC 27701 (Privacy Information Management System) certifications reinforce the Bank’s comprehensive and systematic approach to managing, processing, and safeguarding sensitive data relating to customers, employees, and third parties. These certifications ensure that an organization meets rigorous standards for security and service…
President Yoweri Museveni has appointed Richard Byarugaba and Moses Sabiti as Senior Presidential Advisors on Exports and Industrial Development. According to President Museveni’s directive, the two advisors are expected to support the exports secretariat in implementing Uganda’s export strategies — including building Uganda’s trade presence globally, improving export infrastructure financing, organising stronger trade data systems, and achieving targets set by the presidency for export growth. The appointments, are intended to bolster the work of the exports secretariat within the Office of the President and help deliver better results for the country’s trade ambitions. Richard Byarugaba is a highly respected Ugandan…
In an effort to safe guard Ugandans from Human trafficking risks,Uganda government has launched an awareness campaign dubbed “Travel Safe. Stay Safe.”to rally ponteinal trverlers use only legit labour agencies . Minister of State for Labour, Employment, and Industrial Relations, Hon. Esther Anyakun Davinia (MP) in a media enagagement warned the youth against unnecessarily movements by use of unregulated systems. “Every day, many of our sons and daughters make the difficult decision to leave their homes in search of employment opportunities beyond our borders. While labour migration can open doors to opportunity, it can also expose our people to serious…
Minister for Kampala Capital City and Metropolitan Affairs, Hajjat Minsa Kabanda, has ordered all street vendors, hawkers, taxi drivers and boda boda riders to vacate the streets of Kampala with immediate effect. Addressing the media in Kampala,Minsa Kabanda said the directive targets individuals operating on roads, pavements and other non-gazetted spaces, particularly within the Central Business District (CBD). The Minister said the continued occupation of walkways and roads by informal traders and transport operators had undermined urban order, public safety and sanitation. She said those fail to to adhere to the directive will be arrested by team of Kampala Capital…