Author: felix@elixnews.co.ug
Educationist and Vice Chancellor of Victoria University Prof. Lawrence Muganga is set to receive the Global Impact Award courtesy of his works in education reform and AI integration at the Meridian Arts Centre in Toronto, Canada, The Excellence Awards to be presented by Afroglobal Television, is an annual gala celebrating outstanding achievements by individuals of African descent and global influencers. This year’s ceremony promises to unite trailblazers from around the world, with tickets available starting at $100 plus fees via Ticketmaster. The awards underscore themes of innovation, leadership, and community impact, drawing attendees from diverse sectors including education, business, and the…
Double Q, a leading automotive distributor in Uganda, has officially launched Heli forklifts — a globally recognized Chinese brand — further expanding its portfolio of industrial and material-handling solutions in the country. The launch event, held at Double Q’s newly unveiled showroom in Busega on Friday, showcased a range of HELI forklifts including electric, gas, and diesel-powered models with lifting capacities ranging from 1 to 55 tonnes. Speaking at the event, Bruce Lin, Managing Director of Double Q, announced a strategic partnership with Heli Industry Vehicle Import and Export Company Limited, aimed at transforming Uganda’s material handling landscape. “This partnership…
Enterpreneur Elon Musk has become the world’s first person to hit half-a-trillion dollars mark courtesy of Tesla and his other businesses. According to Forbes, Elon achieved the milestone at 3:30pm New York time on 1 October 2025 when the EV maker’s shares climbed by nearly 4%. Musk became the first person to be worth US$400bn in December 2024, but his value now puts him ahead of Larry Ellison, Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Oracle, by US$150billion. Larry is the world’s second richest person, according to Forbes’ billionaire index, with a net worth of just over US$350bn. The pair have been…
The NRM Vice Chairperson for Northern Uganda and Government Chief Whip, Hon. Denis Hamson Obua, has commended the National Resistance Movement (NRM) for transforming Alebtong and the wider region from conflict to stability and development. Speaking at a presidential campaign rally for the NRM National Chairperson and flagbearer in Alebtong district on Thursday October 02, 2025, Obua recalled the difficult years when communities lived in fear of groups like Ojuko and Lakwena, leaving families displaced and in economic despair. “The coming of the NRA marked a turning point. It was the restoration of peace that saved our Alebtong district from…
Agence Française de Développement (AFD), France’s public development bank, has committed 15 million euros in a concessional line of credit to Post Bank Uganda to boost sustainable financing for the country’s agriculture sector. The 13-year strategic partnership, formalized Thursday, Oct. 2, also includes a 1 million euro (about 4 billion shillings) technical assistance grant. The funding is intended to support agricultural micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), smallholder farmers, and savings and credit cooperative organizations (SACCOs), with a focus on businesses owned by women and youth. Julius Kakeeto, Post Bank Uganda’s managing director, highlighted the bank’s role in supporting rural…
Dr Sudhir Ruparelia, Chairman of the Speke Group of Hotels and Ruparelia Group, has been recognised for his exceptional contribution to Uganda’s tourism and hospitality sector. Sudhir, achampion of wildlife conservation and sustainable tourism, received a golden flamingo trophy—symbolising his dedication to preserving Uganda’s natural heritage while promoting the country as a top global destination The award was handed to him on September 27, 2025, during the national celebrations of World Tourism Day in Arua City, officiated by Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja. .The colourful event, staged at the picturesque Arua City Golf Course, brought together government officials, international dignitaries, tourism…
National Water and Sewerage Corporation has posted impressive financial performance with operating surplus for the 2024-2025 fiscal year at 14% according to the draft audited accounts released by the corporation. Dr. Eng. Silver Mugisha, the corporation’s Managing Director, attributed the milestone to a sharp focus on revenue growth, aggressive cost containment, and a sustained effort to reduce system inefficiencies such as water losses. “These results show that efficiency and accountability can drive tangible improvements in service delivery,” Mugisha told the New Vision newspaper Friday. “We are deliberate as a corporation and we shall continue tightening all loopholes.” Core revenue from…
In a significant development for Uganda’s oil and gas industry, NEC Security Services Limited, a subsidiary of National Enterprise Corporation (NEC), in partnership with SKA-International Group DMC have signed a landmark contract with China Petroleum Pipeline Engineering (Uganda) Limited (CPP) to provide comprehensive security services for the East African Crude Oil Pipeline Project (EACOP). The contract signing ceremony, held at CPP Headquarters Offices in Bugolobi, Kampala, was overseen by Lt Gen James Mugira, Managing Director of NEC. The consortium will provide security coverage spanning 296 kms from Hoima to Mutukula. Brig Gen Moses Mwesigwa, General Manager of NEC Security Services…
By Felix Oketcho Owek. Amb. Al-haj Prof. Badru D. Kateregga, the Founding Vice-Chancellor of Kampala University and the Chief Scout of Uganda, etched Uganda’s name in continental history after being honored with the highest Scout Award known as the Africa Elephant Award, the highest recognition in African Scouting. The Award was presented during the 19th Africa Scout Conference, held from September 18th to 21st, 2025, in Antananarivo, Madagascar. This prestigious accolade celebrates Prof. Kateregga’s lasting impact on education, youth empowerment, and the Scouting movement both in Uganda, Africa and Beyond. Prof. Kateregga’s commandership has been instrumental in promoting and expanding…
Post Bank Uganda has received Sustainability Certification from the European Organization for Sustainable Development (EOSD) — a globally recognized authority in sustainable finance and development. The certification was officially awarded during a handover ceremony held in Germany on September 25, 2025. Based in Germany, EOSD is internationally acknowledged for advancing sustainable development through strategic partnerships, programs, and initiatives — especially within the financial services sector. The organization’s Sustainability Standards and Certification Initiative (SSCI) sets rigorous criteria that distinguish value-driven institutions genuinely committed to sustainable practices. According to officials from EOSD, the certification is a testament to PostBank Uganda’s alignment with…