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AAR Health Services Uganda Limited has officially received its general insurance license from the Insurance Regulatory Authority of Uganda (IRA), marking a significant milestone in the company’s evolution. With this approval, the firm rebrands to AAR General Insurance Uganda Limited, expanding its offerings beyond medical coverage to a comprehensive suite of general insurance products. According to AAR Managing DirectorChristine Nassun ,the transition positions AAR as a full-service insurer, adding motor, home, and travel insurance—among other solutions—to its longstanding medical insurance portfolio. “As we transition into general insurance, we uphold our vision of protecting the health and wealth of our customers. With…
The Uganda Vocational and Technical Assessment Board (UVTAB) has kicked off its November–December 2025 assessment series, marking what officials describe as one of the most extensive national technical evaluation exercises ever conducted. “We are pleased to inform the public that the November/December 2025 assessment series has commenced with a total of 137,546 candidates registered across 743 centres,” Onesmus Oyesigye UVTAB Executive Secretary said. The cohort includes 80,654 male and 56,892 female candidates—numbers that surpass all previous assessment cycles. Among these are 22,212 learners undertaking modular and occupation-level assessments at Levels I and II, alongside the Worker’s Pass category. Oyesigye highlighted…
Minister of State for Planning Amos Lugoloobi has launched Uganda’s 4th Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative ( EITI) Report for the period FY 2022/23 which covers the activities in the oil,gas and mining sectors from 1st July 2022 to 30th June, 2023. The report provides details of reconciled payments by extractive entities & corresponding revenues received by government agencies. It also provides key findings on the sector’s economic contribution,production trends & policy recommendations. Officiating at the launch in Kampala Finance Minister Amos Lugoloobi said the report does not only fulfil an international obligation but strengthens Uganda’s domestic systems for accountability and transparency.…
Electoral Commission (EC) has begun an extensive national recruitment exercise to enlist 35,734 temporary workers who will operate and train others on the newly acquired biometric voter verification machines for the 2026 General Election. The recruitment follows the arrival of the biometric equipment, which the Commission says marks a major step toward strengthening electoral integrity. The machines will be deployed at all polling stations to authenticate voters using fingerprints before ballot papers are issued. EC spokesperson Julius Mucunguzi said the biometric system is intended to block avenues that previously enabled voter impersonation and ballot stuffing. Each polling station will have…
President Yoweri Museveni, the National Chairman of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) commissioned a newly constructed party office in Mayuge District as part of his ongoing campaign trail across the Busoga sub-region. The office, located in Katwe village in Mayuge Town Council, will serve as the NRM’s permanent regional headquarters in Busoga. It sits on a 100 by 75 ft titled plot of land donated by Bunya West MP Hon. Aggrey Henry Bagiire. President Museveni, accompanied by the First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Maama Janet Kataaha Museveni, made a stopover to commission the office enroute to…
President Yoweri Museveni has commissioned a USD50 million cassava starch processing plant in Namasagali, Kamuli District, marking a major milestone in Uganda’s push toward industrialization and pharmaceutical self-reliance. The facility, spearheaded by Ugandan scientist and entrepreneur Dr.Matthias Magoola under Dei BioPharma Ltd., forms the first phase of what is projected to become Africa’s largest industrial park dedicated to pharmaceutical and food-grade processing. In a ceremonial gesture to mark the official opening, President Museveni who was accompanied by the First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Maama Janet Kataaha Museveni, cut a ribbon before touring the state-of-the-art facility, which is expected to drastically reduce Uganda’simport bill…
Uganda marked a major milestone in its agricultural export ambitions as President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni flagged off the country’s first consignment of dried chili destined for the Chinese market. The ceremony, held at Bunambo Village in Namasagali Sub-county,Kamuli District, drew top government officials, diplomats, investors, and local farmers who celebrated what they termed as historic breakthrough for Busoga and the nation’s agro-export sector. President Museveni, accompanied by the First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Maama Janet Kataaha Museveni, presided over the flag-off of three containers carrying 11 tonnes of dried chili. He hailed China as one of Uganda’s most reliable and respectful partners, noting that the…
By Felix Oketcho Pearl Bank (formerly PostBank Uganda) wins Fintech Partnership of the Year and Best Bank in Agriculture and Agro-processing at the inaugural Annual Bankers Awards (ABA) Pearl Banks Managing Director, Julius Kakeeto, was also recognized as a Fellow of the Uganda Institute of Banking and Financial Services (UIBFS). The awards were organized by the Uganda Institute of Banking and Financial Services and the Uganda Bankers Association and were held at Mestil Hotel under the theme “Beyond the Finish Line.” The ABAs seek to celebrate exceptional contributions within Uganda’s banking industry and to honor institutions and individuals demonstrating excellence,…
By Felix Oketcho UGAFODE Microfinance Limited (MDI) emerged as one of the top performers at the 2025 Annual Bankers’ Awards held at Mestil Hotel taking home three major awards that recognized the institution’s commitment to service excellence, staff development, and customer-centered financial solutions. The celebrated microfinance institution won include ,Best Customer Experience Award,Best Short Skills Program Award and Best Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Program Award These recognitions place UGAFODE among Uganda’s leading financial service providers championing responsible finance, customer empowerment, and sector-wide capacity strengthening. Speaking at the ceremony, UGAFODE’s Chief Executive Officer Mr. Shafi Nambobi, who led the delegation of…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) President’s Outstanding Achievement Award has been bestowed upon the Presidents of Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania, in recognition of their outstanding contributions to African football. Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni, Kenya’s President William Ruto and Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan were honored during the 2025 CAF Awards ceremony in Rabat, Morocco. Each leader received a CAF Awards plaque for strengthening football structures and supporting major continental sporting programs. CAF President Dr. Patrice Motsepe commended the East African leaders for their exceptional commitment to advancing football development on the continent. This prestigious award highlights President Museveni’s dedication…