Author: felix@elixnews.co.ug
A new World Bank report places Uganda ahead of most of its regional peers in economic growth for 2026, with an expansion growth rate of 6.4 percent. The Global Economic Prospects 2026 report indicates that Uganda’s projected growth will surpass that of the Democratic Republic of Congo at 5.1 percent, Kenya at 4.9 percent and Tanzania at 6.2 percent. Within the East African region, only Rwanda is expected to grow at a faster rate of 7.2 percent. The World Bank noted that Uganda is benefiting from momentum established in 2025, when the economy reached its highest growth rate since the…
Uganda’s champion of Universal Primary Education (UPE) that increased primary school enrollment to 9million, Geraldine Namirembe Bitamazire passed on. Commonly known as “Maama UPE”Bitamazire’s decades-long service transformed Uganda’s education landscape, ensuring that children from poor and marginalised communities could access schooling. The former minister passed away on January 14th 2026 at the age of 84. Born on July 17, 1941, in Butambala District Bitamazire rose from humble beginnings. She pursued education with determination, earning a Diploma in Education, a Bachelor of Arts, and a Master of Arts from Makerere University. Her professional journey began in the classroom, teaching at renowned institutions including Mt.…
Amidst marriage break outs,Uganda Police Officer has taken the mantale to publish abook that will guidance partners about sustainable marriage matters. Makerere University Vice Chancellor Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe publicly endorsed Living to Love: Nurturing a Glowing Marriage, a new book co-authored by senior police officer Jackson Mucunguzi and his wife, Wicklin Mucunguzi. Prof. Nawangwe shared his enthusiasm in a social media post on January 12, 2026, after receiving a copy from Mucunguzi. “I congratulate the couple on authoring this very interesting book… the first I have seen, written by a man in uniform on the subject of love and marriage,”…
By Felix Brian Oketcho Ugandas top notch Pr Agency,Node Group Consult and the U.S. Exchange Alumni Network Uganda (USEA) have signed a memorandum of understanding for a public relations partnership to promote leadership, civic engagement, entrepreneurship and educational excellence. USEA is a national network of over 6,000 alumni of U.S. government-funded exchange programs, driving innovation, leadership, and community transformation across the country. Ian Rumanyika the Group Director says this partnership is grounded in a shared belief that powerful communication is a catalyst for social change. By aligning their strengths, Node Group and USEA seek to unlock new opportunities, strengthen brand…
The General Manager of Kampala Water has called upon the general public to report any form of water leakages and water theft in a bid to address revenue losses and make water affordable to all. Eng. Mahmood Lutaaya has further reaffirmed NWSC commitment to ensuring access to clean, safe, and affordable water for all Ugandans Lutaaya underscored the importance of water quality in promoting public health, economic productivity, and overall well-being. Commenting about the challenges facing the water sector, Lutaaya identified water theft as one of the major obstacles to efficient service delivery. “One of the major challenges is water…
As parliament prepares to swear in new legislators Jinja North electorates resolved to vote in Comedian Hussein Muyonjo aka Swengeree as their legislator in the 12th Parliament. Rejecting lawyers and educationists the likes of Medard Ssegoan,Ssemujju Nganda,Kivumbi,Mpuuga and Sekikuubo to have entertainers instead to cool the stress in parliament Just imagine what Swengere will be debating Banange I see jokes and comedy from Jinja popular comedian and radio personality Hussein Muyonjo, better known as Swengere or “Swengere Everywhere,” in Parliament. Swengere, a household name thanks to his comedy skits and his radio work on Baba FM, defeated 13 other candidates to secure…
Busiro East Member of Parliament Medard Lubega Sseggona has officially announced his exit from active politics after lossing miserably to National Unity Platfrom flag bearer in the just concluded parliamentary elections. Sseggona, a seasoned lawyer and outspoken legislator, said his decision was guided by faith and a belief that his political journey had run its course after serving three terms in Parliament. “I am going to spend more time with my family. I wish Magoola good leadership,” Sseggona said, referring to his successor. “I am going to enter private life, to lead my family. I will look after and help those…
Long time Kira Municipality Member of Parliament Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda has accepted his defeat in the just concluded presidential and parliamentary elections by National Unity Platform’s George Musisi He however says his exit from Parliament does not mark the end of his political engagement. “I will continue contributing to the struggle for freedom, but this time outside Parliament,” he said. “In Kira, the Opposition celebrated the defeat of an Opposition candidate rather than the ruling party,” he added. According to Ssemujju the the loss of seasoned legislators would be keenly felt in legislative debates and oversight. Figures from Electoral Commission indicates a…
Inspired by other fellow musicians who graduated recenlty like Geofrey Lutaaya, Musician Edrisah Musuuza aka Eddy Kenzo has joined the University to pursue education career. He joined under Mature Age Entry Scheme Examinations, designed for individuals who may not have pursued the conventional academic path. Kenzo passed Mature age examinations highly and was enrolled at the university. According to the UBOS 2024 Census Report, approximately 11.9 million Ugandans are illiterate, representing about 26% of the population, with the national literacy rate at 74% for those aged 10 and above. Uganda faces a significant school dropout crisis, with alarming rates, especially in primary school,…
President Yoweri Museveni has formally received the declaration of his re-election Certificate as President of Uganda, pledging to prioritize poverty eradication, national unity, and disciplined governance in his new term. Museveni, who won the recently concluded presidential election with more than seven million votes according to provisional Electoral Commission figures, was officially presented with the declaration form by the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Central Executive Committee at his country home in Rwakitura. In his acceptance remarks, the President thanked God and his wife, Janet Museveni, for their support throughout the campaign and his long political journey. “I want to thank…