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President Yoweri Museveni has warned against external interference in African affairs, saying foreign actors are attempting to destabilize the region because they are threatened by Uganda’s growing industrial base and upcoming oil production. The President made the remarks yesterday during a radio talk show at Mbale State Lodge in Mbale City, where he engaged journalists in the Bugisu Sub-region. “Most of these children being misled in Tanzania and other countries are being confused by European powers that are worried about Uganda’s progress. Our industries are growing, our oil is coming — and they want to control Africa’s resources. But I must warn those confusing them that we shall crush…

Has your bank played a key role in powering trade, supporting exporters and importers, and driving cross-border growth? The Uganda Institute of Banking and Financial Services (UIBFS),is holding the inaugural Annual Bankers Awards this November 19th In Kampala. UIBFS is the leading provider of training for Uganda’s financial sector. Starting out in 1967 as a local centre of the then Chartered Institute of Bankers, London (now London Institute of Banking & Finance), and the Institute attained autonomy in 1990. The Institute is a Body Corporate registered under the Companies Act (Cap 110) of the Laws of the Republic of Uganda as a…

Chinese Investments in Uganda have hit $1billion mark, Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) report has indicated. The investments range from agriculture, manufacturing, oil and gas, infrastructure, and the development of industrial parks. Chinese Ambassador to Uganda, Zhang Lizhong, credited the growing investment to the strong bilateral ties between Uganda and China. “Under the leadership of President Yoweri Museveni and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, political trust and high-level exchanges have grown stronger, creating a solid foundation for deeper economic cooperation”he stated. “China and Uganda have enjoyed a long-standing friendship, and in recent years we have elevated our relations to a strategic…

President Yoweri Museveni has met with Mr. Guang Cong, the United Nations Secretary General’s Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa, at Mbale State Lodge, where the two leaders held in-depth discussions on regional security, the Nile River disputes, and broader geopolitical challenges affecting the Horn of Africa.Mr. Cong, who was appointed by UN Secretary-General António Guterres in July 2025 to succeed Ghana’s Hanna Serwaa Tetteh, expressed appreciation for the opportunity to engage President Museveni on strategic regional matters. He said his mission as an envoy was to better understand the challenges in the Horn of Africa and explore ways…

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to continue working with the Muslim leaders to achieve development and socio-economic transformation in their areas. “I want to commend His Eminence Sheikh Ramathan Mubajje, the Mufti of Uganda, the Kadhis and Imams, for amplifying the NRM’s message on wealth and jobs creation, at the household level,” he said. The President made the remarks yesterday in his message delivered by the Special Presidential Assistant-Press and Mobilization and Deputy Spokesperson, Haji Faruk Kirunda during the special Busoga prayers and inauguration of the District Kadhis of Namutumba and Bugweri at Namalemba Seed School,Bugweri…

President Yoweri Museveni, also the Commander-In-Chief of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has this afternoon officiated at the commissioning ceremony of 498 Officer Cadets of Intake 19/25 at the UPDF Basic Military Training School, Kaweweta, Nakaseke District. The commissioning ceremony was attended by the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, as well as ambassadors and military delegations from fraternal African countries. Out of the 498 newly commissioned officers, 100 were from the Central African Republic, 20 from Mali, 40 from Somalia, 10 from the Tanzania People’s Defence Forces, and 328 from the UPDF. In his address, President…

Music Star Eddy Kenzo has been nominated for the 68th Annual Grammy Awards, a major international accolade. Edrisah Kenzo Musuuzah, professionally known as Eddy Kenzo, is a Ugandan singer, music executive, the president and founder of Uganda National Musicians Federation and a member of Big Talent Entertainment. He made his breakthrough after the release of his single Stamina. The Recording Academy nominated Kenzo in the best African music performance category for his song “Hope & Love,” a collaboration with Iranian-Swedish artist Mehran Matin. The nomination marks a significant moment for Uganda’s creative industry. The announcement follows a strong showing for…

In a bold move aimed to transform dilapidated Nakivubo Channel to an attractive ecofriendly zone, Businessman Hamis Kiggundu, says he will push on to complete Nakivubo Channel Redevelopment Project. Through Ham Enterprises, Kiggundu unveiled ambitious plans to redevelop the Nakivubo Channel that was approved by President Yoweri Museveni,Prime Minsiter Robinah Nabbanja and Kampala Capital City Authority howefer amidst on going construction its facing backclash from politicians. “We don’t need to leave Uganda; we simply need to develop it into the Europe we desire,” Kiggundu stated, emphasizing his commitment to local investment. The project aims to address the channel’s longstanding issues…

Kampala is evolving at terrific speed.Whether anti-development mayors protest Real Estate Billionaires are working along to reshape Kampala urban landscape with high rising modern buildings to change the old face of Kampala. City Mogul Dr Sudhir Ruparelia started by establishing Pearl Business Park   situated along Mulago round about and now Haruna Sentongo is putting his huge investment into multibillion  building along Wilson Road in Kampala Central Business District destined to reshape Kampala skyline. Haruna is part of young wave of entrepreneurs redefining wealth and influencing Uganda through calculated investments in property, vision, and grit. KCCA has approved Haruna Sentongo’s Wilson road construction…

Uganda plans to make a concerted push into the Chinese specialty coffee market this November, using the 8th China International Import Expo in Shanghai as a key platform to boost exports and secure value-added deals. The effort is being led by Inspire Africa Group, a Ugandan agribusiness company that plans to showcase the nation’s coffee at the massive trade fair scheduled for Nov. 5 to 10. The move comes as China emerges as one of the fastest-growing global consumers of specialty coffee. “Our presence at CIIE is a testament to Uganda’s potential to supply high-quality, traceable, and sustainably grown coffee…