Author: felix@elixnews.co.ug

For some time now, amidst the definitive push to drive Uganda’s economic fortunes in a more personal way that speaks to the individual citizen, the fisheries and sugar sectors have grappled with challenges that threatened to topple them over, risking the livelihoods of numerous people and shrinking the country’s foreign exchange and tax bases. Stories of dwindling returns, biting poverty; diminishing fish stocks, clashes on the lakes between fishermen and security forces enforcing best practices and a fast declining lake ecological system have made their way to the public and into executive forums. Busoga sub-region has been most affected by…

Founded in 1984, CHINT Group Co a global leading smart energy solutions provider is celebrating milestone achievements in Uganda electrical industry with a brand new launch of its luxury permanent home along jinja Road in Kampala on 16th August. Chint Uganda Sales Manager Kisaame Charles says over the past 39 years since its establishment, CHINT has always focused on industry and brand building strategy. “Chint has deeply implemented the strategy of Industrialization, technologization, Internationalization, digitalization and normalization and formed three major segments of “Green Energy, Intelligent Electric and Smart Low-carbon” and two major platforms of “CHINT International Platform and Sci-tech…

Its official Levixone weds Desire Luzinda this Friday 15th August at Paneroo Ministries International and fly to Canada for Honey Moon. The two celebrities held their colourful introduction ceremony on tuesday, August 12, at Luzinda’s parents’ home in Matugga in Kampala.  Special Presidential Advisor on Political Affairs, Hajjat Hadijah Namyalo Uzeiye who presided over the event as guest of honour urged the couple to anchor their marriage on faith in God and strong moral character. She encouraged them to pay no attention to detractors, saying, “Ignore naysayers whose work is to bring you down.” As a gesture of goodwill, Hajjat…

By Felix Oketcho Case Hospital has unveiled its state-of-the-art Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory (Cath Lab) as part of its 30 years celebration. Under the theme:A Legacy of Care, A Future of Innovation campaign,management foresees transformation in health care provision going forward. Case Hospital, also known as is a private healthcare facility located in Kampala,with a history dating back in 1995. Initially starting as a small clinic, it has grown into a well-regarded, upscale, tertiary-level hospital offering a wide range of specialist services. Speaking at the launch,Evelyn Birungi, Case Hospital Public Relations and Communications Manager said celebrating 30 years of unwavering commitment…

By Felix Oketcho The Nrm Planning committee has kicked off planning session for the forth coming NRM Delegates’ Conferences slated for 20th to 28th August at Kololo ceremonial ground. The NRM Secretariat officials, staff of the office of the National Chairman and security officials held an inaugural meeting of about 250 members of the steering committees to assess the progress and discuss strategies on how to pull off a successful one-week marathon of party activities that will take place at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds. The conference will attract over 25,000 leaders right from the sub-county level, up to the national…

The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the China Certification and Inspection Group (CCIC) to foster bilateral cooperation and promote the export readiness of Ugandan products for the Chinese market. The agreement aims to enhance mutual understanding, institutional capacity, and the development of standards and conformity assessment systems. Speaking at the signing ceremony, Eng. James Kasigwa, Executive Director of UNBS, emphasized the critical role of standards in trade. “Standards and trade are like two sides of the same coin. Without meeting market standards, products cannot compete or even gain entry,” he said.…

President Yoweri Museveni and his Egyptian counterpart, H.E. Abdel Fattah El-Sisi have pledged to deepen historic ties between Uganda and Egypt, anchored by the River Nile and strengthened through decades of Pan-African solidarity. The two leaders made the announcement today during a joint press conference in Cairo on the second day of President Museveni’s three-day working visit, invited by President El-Sisi. President Museveni recalled the deep historical linkages between the two nations, both geographical and political.*“Uganda and the Great Lakes region are linked to Egypt by the Nile from ancient times. Politically, our closeness began in 1952 when President Nasser…

State House Anti-Corruption Unit, working closely with the Criminal Investigations Directorate, has arrested seven suspects implicated in a sophisticated fake gold scam that defrauded a Nigerian businessman of $70,000. Senior Officer Bamwiine Muhorozi told the media that the suspects, operating through shell companies Legacy Refinery Limited and Emerod Agency Limited, promised to supply seven kilograms of gold to the victim, Mr. Mark Gbillah however the companies had no genuine gold stocks, and the deal was a well-orchestrated fraud. The arrested individuals include a mix of Congolese and Ugandan nationals, holding key roles in the scheme—from supposed gold sellers to company…

Uganda’s Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities in partnership with Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) and Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) will jointly host inaugural Rhino Naming Ceremony on September 22, 2025, at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary in Nakasongola District. According to officials the event marks a significant milestone in the ongoing Name A Rhino Campaign—a five-year fundraising initiative valued at Shs 40 billion launched last year to secure and expand Uganda’s rhino population. UWA Executive Director Dr. James Musinguzi says that the ceremony will provide individuals, corporations, and philanthropists the unique opportunity to symbolically “adopt” and name a rhino while proceeds from…

Atleast 51 polticians have picked forms to contest for uganda presidential elections in 2026. Out of the total six are female and 46 are male with majority youth according to Paul Bukenya Deputy Communication Manager at Electoral Commission. Bukenya says gives hope to the country that young people are interested in leadership and management of the countrys democracy. The race to Uganda’s 2026 general elections officially begun today with the Electoral Commission (EC) opening nominations for candidates starting at the very top of the political ladder. From today August 11 to August 24, presidential hopefuls will have the opportunity to…