Author: felix@elixnews.co.ug

Coca cola Beverage Uganda has launched Christmas Caravan aimed to share love ,happiness, laughter and excitement during the entire December festive season. According to officials the Christmas caravan is designed to spread joy, strengthen community bonds and celebrate the true spirit of Christmas. Emmy Hashakimana, the Managing Director of Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda, explained that Christmas is more than just a holiday for many Ugandans. It is a time of gratitude, reconnection and meaningful moments. He noted that through the Coca-Cola Christmas Caravan, the company is seeking to be present in those moments by bringing happiness, togetherness and refreshment closer to consumers…

Parliament has approved shs 8 trillion in supplementary funding for the 2025/2026 financial year to support projects including road infrastructure, health services and agriculture. State Minister for Finance Henry Musasizi said the expenditures were unforeseen and unavoidable during the initial budgeting process. “We have incurred expenditures that had been unforeseen and unavoidable at the time of budgeting. These fall within the three per cent requirement and we are requesting Parliament to consider these expenditures and approve them in order to regularize the process,” said Musasizi, while seeking the Parliamentary approval during a plenary sitting. According to the report presented by the Chairperson of the…

In a move aimed to make gospel music more appealing the Royal Gospel Music Company is once again set to honour talented gpspel artists in the country in the highligh anticipated 4th annual Royal Gospel Music Awards (RGMAs) next week in Kampala. For the past three years, RGMAs has recognised various creativity of young nand old gospel musicians. Wesley, the King of Radio, fondly known as the Godfather of the Gospel Music Industry in Uganda and CEO of Royal Gospel Music Company promised an unforgettable celebration of Ugandan gospel talent on December 12 at Imperial Royale Hotel in Kampala for the gala. “This year’s edition is expected…

The Director General of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), Daren Lang,has arrived in Kampala for the highest-level WIPO engagements anticipated to strengthen Ugandas commitment to building a robust IP ecosystem, supporting innovators, and positioning creativity as a key driver of economic transformation. According to Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB)  the WIPO boss will lead a series of core activities including a tour of school innovation exhibitions, demonstrations of the IP in Schools Program, and high-level interactions with WIPO leadership and senior Government of Uganda officials. “As the national IP office, URSB is proud to lead this historic engagement. We…

The Joint Clinical Research Center (JCRC) has launched an urgent appeal for $4 million to establish a state-of-the-art treatment facility dedicated to managing Sickle Cell Disease and blood cancers in Uganda. JCRC is a leading clinical research and healthcare institution advancing science, health services, and capacity building in Uganda. The JCRC has been working to advance clinical research and medical care since 1991 leveraging its resources and capacities to understand, prevent, and treat infectious diseases while responding rapidly to emerging outbreaks that threaten global public health. Dr. Cissy Kityo Mutuluza, JCRC Executive Director, highlighted that the absence of local bone-marrow transplant…

The Prime Minister Rt Hon Robinah Nabbanja has officially launched the 45th Tarehe Sita Anniversary celebrations in the Kigezi Sub-region, honouring the area’s historical support for the liberation struggle, particularly the Front for National Salvation (FRONASA) activities. The Kigezi Sub-region, comprising six districts (Rukiga, Rubanda, Rukungiri, Kanungu, Kabale and Kisoro), played a pivotal role in Uganda’s liberation struggle, serving as a base for FRONASA supporters, including late Joseph Bitwari, James Karambuzi, David Kagoro Kangire, Bishop Festo Kivengere, Bishop Barnabas Hareimana, and others. The people of the region demonstrated unwavering support for the revolution, with some making the ultimate sacrifice. Speaking…

By Felix Oketcho Stanbic Bank Uganda has unveiled an ambitious shs 1 trillion investment plan aimed at transforming the youth with digital skills . The announcement was made during the launch of the Stanbic Ongea Digital Creators Summit 2025, an event organized in partnership with the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC), Ongea Africa, and the Uganda Digital Society (UDS). Stanbic Bank’s Head of Marketing and Brand Management, Lois Aber Kwikiriza, said the investment reflects a deliberate shift to support the new digital career paths young Ugandans are embracing. With many turning to content creation for income, she noted that the bank…

Uganda based companies have called upon to position themselves for the massive economic opportunities expected in the production phase of Uganda’s oil and gas industry. Offciating at the6th Annual National Content Conference under the theme “Beyond the Drill: Cultivating a Legacy of Empowered Nationals and Enterprises in Uganda’s Oil Age” in Kampala. State Minister for Energy Hon. Okasai Opolot said Uganda is entering its most economically significant stage since oil exploration began nearly two decades ago. “With Uganda transitioning from infrastructure development to actual production, officials said the next two years will define how much value local companies capture from the country’s…

Absa Bank Uganda has unveiled three cutting-edge digital payment solutions—Absa Multi-Currency Virtual Card, Absa Pay, and Absa Pay by Link—aimed at making banking more convenient, secure, and accessible for both individuals and businesses. The Absa Multi-Currency Virtual Card allows users to hold and manage up to five currencies, including Uganda Shillings (UGX), US Dollars (USD), Euros (EUR), Pounds (GBP), and South African Rand (ZAR), on a single platform. Customers can create virtual cards in real time, facilitating international payments for travel, online shopping, and business transactions while reducing costs and leveraging favourable exchange rates. According to Moses Rutahigwa Retail and Business…

Makerere University Vice Chancellor Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe has been honoured as the African Educationist of the Year, a prestigious continental award presented by the African Leadership Magazine. The announcement places Prof. Nawangwe among Africa’s most influential figures in the education sector, celebrating his leadership at Uganda’s oldest and most prominent institution of higher learning. The award will be formally conferred on 28 February 2026 in Accra, Ghana, during the African Leadership Magazine’s Persons of the Year ceremony. Under his stewardship, Makerere University has strengthened its research output, expanded international collaborations, and increased its visibility on the global academic stage. His…