Author: felix@elixnews.co.ug
Natonal Housing and Construction Corporation has scooped Best Real Estates Developer Award in the National Property Award ceremony held on Saturday at the Homes and Gardens Expo at Sheraton Hotel. The National Property Awards Uganda organized by Home Owners Association under the leadership of Dr Edwin Musiime marks ahistoric milestone in recognizing excellence and innovation within the country real estates and housing sector. The premier event brings together developers, architects, financiers, policy makers and home owners to celebrate achievements that are shaping Uganda’s property land scape. “The awards highlight excellence across categories such as sustainable development, innovation in housing, design…
Kenya founded Pearl Marina Estates one of the leading Real Estates companies offering luxury in Entebbe has won the Best Real Estates Project Award in the premier Natonal Property Award held on Saturday at the Homes and Gardens Expo at Sheraton Hotel. The National Property Awards Uganda organized by Home Owners Association under the leadership of Dr Edwin Musiime marks ahistoric milestone in recognizing excellence and innovation within the country real estates and housing sector. The premier event brings together developers, architects, financiers, policy makers and home owners to celebrate achievements that are shaping Uganda’s property land scape. “The awards…
Teachers under their umbrella body Uganda National Teachers’ Union (UNATU) have announced country wide strike starting Monday 15th September as schools begin third term. In a meeting held in Kampala teachers resolved to go on strike following failure by government to negotiate fair salary increase for three years “We have decided to take industrial action effective Monday 15th September.The decision follows back-to-back meetings held by UNATU’s National Executive Council (NEC) on 10th September and Branch Chairpersons on 11th September.”UNATU General Secretary, Filbert Baguma said amidst thunderous support from district leaders. Baguma explained that action is in response to what it…
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has assured Foreign Investors of government protection for their heavy investments in Uganda. He made the remarks during the inauguration of the $100 million Aga khan University in Uganda at Nakawa and the construction of Aga Khan Teaching Hospital President Museveni applauded the development impact of Aga Khan Development Agency to Uganda in the 1950s before the expulsion of foreigners in 1970s by previous regimes that led to the collapse of Uganda’s economy until the NRM government led the return of expelled foreigners that blossomed Uganda’s economy Museveni said Uganda government is committed to ensuring a thriving…
In a bid to redefine Africa real estates industry, Olim Group the organizers of Homes Expo celebrated 15 years of its existence and launched abook under the theme: “The future of real estate.” To guide Africa in Real Estates Industry. The vision bearer Dr. Edwin Musiime called upon stakeholders to increase investment, finance, design, and sustainability of the Africa housing sector to match with the continents population growth. The event brought together industry stakeholders to discuss trends, innovations, and challenges in the sector. The event also hosted international key partners like Yogi Group International, a global leader in visionary real…
Uganda Businessmen have been advised to invest in Dubai Real estates Industry to tap into Dubai lucrative real estates industry market. According to Khadijah Nassozi Yogi International Real Estates Property Manager, the available investment opportunities are in Holiday apartments, hotels, business centres and condominium housing projects. “I would like to invite fellow Ugandans to come and invest in Dubai to tap into Dubai lucrative real estates Industry market. The demand for housing, business centres and condominium properties has more than doubled,”Nassozi stated at the recent Homes and Gardens Expo held at Sheraton Holte in Kampala. Yogi International Real Estate is…
The European Union has committed Shs3.9 billion (€750,000) towards a new Youth Empowerment Project in West Nile region. The three-year initiative, launched under the EU’s Global Gateway Strategy, aims to promote vocational skills development, job creation, entrepreneurship, and civic engagement among youth. Targeting young people in the districts of Madi-Okollo, Nebbi, and Zombo, the project will be implemented by Woord en Daad in partnership with the Uganda National Apiculture Development Organization (TUNADO). Karolina Andrzejewska, Team Leader for Governance and Social Inclusion at the EU Delegation to Uganda, reaffirmed the EU’s commitment to inclusive development. “This project aligns with EU priorities…
Dr. Matthias Magoola, a Ugandan scientist and founder of Dei Biopharma Ltd has been honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2025 Sankofa Royale Award Gala and Festival held last month. The prestigious award, presented by the Canadian and African Women Aid Program (CAWAP) at Unifor Local, 23 Regan Road, recognized Dr. Magoola’s significant contributions to science, health, and his community. The nomination, which preceded the award, cited Magoola’s “outstanding work and involvement in our diverse society.” A professional chemist, Dr. Magoola is the founder and managing director of Dei Group International, which is developing a flagship biological drugs…
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has urged East African countries to embrace integration as the surest path to prosperity, security and transformation. Speaking at the opening of the 1 st Regional Ministerial Conference on the East African Community Common Higher Education Area EACCHEA) at Speke Resort, Munyonyo, today, the President outlined five reasons why integration is essential — prosperity, socio-economic transformation, Pan-Africanism, democracy, and strategic security. He also emphasized that prosperity can only be achieved if individuals, families, and companies produce goods or services sustainably and sell them in wider markets. “The only way to achieve prosperity is when each family,…
Government has procured brand new vehicles worth Shs35.2 billion to support the work of District Chairpersons, City Mayors, and Municipal Mayors across the country, the Minister for Local Government, Local Government Minister Raphael Magyezi, has revealed. Speaking on September 4, 2025, in response to a petition by the Uganda Local Government Association (ULGA), Minister Magyezi said the move aims to boost service delivery by improving the mobility of local leaders within their jurisdictions. “Government has procured brand new vehicles (Toyota Double Cabin pick-ups) for all District Chairpersons, City Mayors, and Municipal Mayors. The first batch of 90 vehicles will be…