Author: felix@elixnews.co.ug

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the National Chairman of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) and the party’s flag-bearer for the 2026 elections, has pledged to support coffee farmers in Ibanda District by establishing a coffee processing facility aimed at boostingproductivity, improving quality, and raising household incomes through value addition. President Museveni made the commitment on Saturday, 29 th November 2025, while addressing thousands of supporters during a campaign rally at Kagongo Demonstration School playground in Ibanda District, as he intensified his campaign trail across the Ankole sub-region.Ibanda, one of Uganda’s significant coffee-producing districts, grows both Arabica and Robusta varieties, with Arabica…

In a powerful display of purpose and partnership,dfcu Bank and Rotary Uganda delivered free, lifesaving medical services to more than 1,600 people in Bweyogerere, Mukono, and Ibanda districts. The outreach was held at Kirinya Church of Uganda Primary School in Bweyogerere Division, at Namakomo Village in Mukono, and at Kikyenkye Health Centre III in Ibanda. This intervention is part of a landmark three-year, UGX 1 billion commitment by dfcu Bank to strengthen preventive health in underserved parts of Uganda, working hand in hand with Rotary Uganda to make crucial medical care more accessible. The November outreach builds on a strong foundation of earlier 2025…

Do you fancy the creative fashion world. Ugandan fashion house, Abryanz, has unveiled its latest creation “ The AB Legacy Collection” a blend of African luxury, cinematic futurism, and self-expression. Come see AB Legacy fashion collections this December 19th at Kampala Serena Hotel as you capture the brand’s ongoing evolution, celebrating creativity, identity, and transformation. Inspired by the Matrix’s iconic blue-and-orange pill metaphor, The AB Legacy Collection symbolises choice, awakening, and reinvention. Its vivid colour palette electric blue and radiant orange draws from the digital world of “Tron: Legacy”, representing duality, innovation, and the pulse of modern culture that defines the Abryanz vision.…

By Sella-Marion Athieno In every industry, recognition plays a vital role in inspiring excellence, fueling innovation, and setting benchmarks for success. For the field of Public Relations (PR) and Communication, a profession built on influence, trust, and creativity, awards are not just a form of celebration; they are a strategic pillar for growth, credibility, and professional development. The Power of Recognition in PR and Communication Public Relations is an industry often working behind the scenes, shaping narratives, building brands, managing crises, and cultivating trust between organizations and their audiences. Yet, much of this impact can go unnoticed without platforms that…

When the November 2025 edition of CIO Africa Magazine unveiled its list of the 45 Most Influential Women in Digital Transformation in Africa, the continent celebrated giants; women whose work is shifting the digital, policy, innovation, and economic landscape of Africa. From Rwanda stood Paula Ingabire, the Minister of ICT & Innovation, who is positioning her nation as an emerging AI powerhouse; backed by a landmark $17.5 million investment to establish Africa’s first AI Scaling Hub. From South Africa, Phuthi Mahanyele-Dabengwa, CEO of Naspers South Africa, appeared for her commanding leadership of a $4 billion digital portfolio and aggressive youth digital-skilling…

Gen Horta N’Tam has been sworn in as Guinea-Bissau’s new head of state a day after an apparent coup. He becomes the transitional president for a period of one year. He took the oath in brief and muted proceedings at army headquarters. N’Tam, who until a day earlier had been head of the presidential guard, barely cracked a smile during his swearing-in or while stood outside flanked by officers while for cameras. Some civil society groups in Guinea-Bissau have accused outgoing President Umaro Sissoco Embaló of masterminding a “simulated coup” against himself with the help of the military, saying it was a…

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has blasted Us President Donald Trump for blocking South Africa form next years G20 Summit. President Cyril Ramaphosa termed as an insult Donald Trump’s statement that he would bar South Africa from attending next year’s G20 summit on American soil. In a statement Thursday, the presidency said South Africa would continue to participate as a full, active and constructive member of the G20. Last weekend, South Africa hosted a successful G20 summit, the first on African soil, which Washington boycotted despite being the incoming G20 president. South Africa rejected the US’s suggestion to hand over…

By Baker Birikujja Uganda, like many nations around the world, is making remarkable progress in advancing personal data protection and safeguarding individual privacy. For the past four years, the Personal Data Protection Office (PDPO) has been at the heart of this transformation. The establishment of the PDPO marked a turning point in Uganda’s data protection and privacy journey. For the first time, the country has a comprehensive legal and institutional framework designed to ensure that every individual’s personal data whether collected by a government agency, a telecom company, or a small business is handled responsibly and securely. The Data Protection and…

Gudie Leisure Farm a Kampala  agribusiness  training centre  will  host thousands of youth in its second national agri-cottage industry business gathering  focusing on Piggery Cottage Industry Symposium at  its premises in Najjera II, Kira Municipality.  Gudie Leisure Farm (GLF) is a social enterprise established in 2009 to transform African agribusiness by empowering Youth with Practical agribusiness skills. Slated for8th December ,Prof Gudula says the gathering is designed to equip actors in the piggery value chain—especially young entrepreneurs—with practical skills, market knowledge, and strategic insights that can help them run competitive ventures capable of transforming communities and accelerating national development. “The symposium is…

By Felix Oketcho Uganda Vocational and Technical Assessment Board (UVTAB) abody that oversees technical examinations in Uganda is considering a major shift in the country’s competency-based training approach by proposing a revised curriculum structure that emphasizes 70% practical work and 30% theory. If approved this will shift from current 60% practical and 40% theory to strengthen hands-on training and better align vocational skills with industry needs. The proposal was mooted during an inspection visit at Ntinda Vocational Training Institute (VTI), where UVTAB officials assessed the ongoing November/December 2025 national TVET examinations. “We are pleased to inform the public that the November/December 2025…