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The Speaker of Parliament, Rt Hon. Anita Among, has commended the Kabaka of Buganda, His Majesty Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II, for his unwavering dedication to transforming communities through various socio-economic initiatives. Speaking during her communication in today’s plenary sitting, Speaker Among praised the Buganda Kingdom for its pivotal role in improving the welfare of its people, noting that its efforts serve as a model for other cultural institutions in the country. “The remarkable contribution of the Kingdom of Buganda in bettering the lives of the masses is a lesson that other traditional and cultural institutions should emulate,” she said. Her…
The Electoral Commission (EC) will soon get a permanent home courtesy of government support. On Wednesday, 30th July 2025, officials from Ministry of Works, National Housing and office of the Pime Minister held a groundbreaking ceremony to officially commence construction of its first permanent headquarters This historic event took place at the EC grounds in Lweza, Lubowa, located opposite the Lweza Church of Uganda Conference Center and visible from the busy Entebbe-Kampala highway. Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja stated that providing the Commission with a permanent home underscores Uganda’s democratic credentials and coincides with the 30th anniversary of the 1995 Constitution,…
Uganda government has commended Stanbic Bank for its transforming the country’s remittance ecosystem, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of the financial sector. Governor Bank of Uganda Dr. Michael Atingi-Ego,hailed the bank during the 8th Annual Uganda Bankers Association Conference held in Kampala themed ‘Harnessing the Potential and Maximizing the Impact of Remittances on Development’. In his address, Dr. Atingi-Ego expressed admiration for financial institutions like Stanbic Bank that have taken bold strides in leveraging digital technology to enhance remittance services. He highlighted that remittances are a vital component of Uganda’s socio-economic fabric and applauded the bank’s strategic move to…
Makerere University has partnered with the Aids Healthcare Foundation (AHF) Uganda Cares to strengthen collaboration in the fight against HIV/AIDS at Universities. Deputy University Secretary, Mr. Kizito Simon says the collaboration will particularly focus on prevention and care services for the University’s student population. Kizito Simon who presided over the meeting said that the collaboration is in line the university human capital development that aims to create a healthy population. “It’s not only good to have an educated population, but a healthy population as well,” he noted. Kizito stated that the government supports various interventions in HIV prevention, care, and…
Makerere University has once again cemented its status as Uganda’s top academic institution in the latest Webometrics global university rankings, released in July 2025. The rankings, which assess over 30,000 institutions worldwide based on their web presence, research output, and openness, placed Makerere at 778th globally the highest in the country. While the university continues to perform strongly in research excellence (ranked 1,143) and openness (1,207), its impact ranking which measures online visibility stood at 1,643, signaling a need for a stronger digital push to match its academic influence. In the private sector, Kampala International University (KIU) emerged as the…
The Uganda Development Bank (UDB) is convening the inaugural Uganda Development Finance Summit in Kampala. The highly anticipated Summit, scheduled for 1-2 September 2025 at the Speke Resort Convention Centre, Kampala, Uganda, will proceed under the theme, “Transforming Africa through National Development Finance Architecture.” UDB Managing Director Dr Patricia Ojangole says this flagship event will bring together over 400 high-level participants drawn from government, national financial institutions, the private sector, academia and global finance practitioners to address the need to explore new financing options and approaches to unlock Africa’s economic potential. “Through inclusive dialogue and strategic collaboration, the event aims to…
The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) and the Uganda Securities Exchange (USE) have announced a robust performance for Uganda’s capital markets in the first half of 2025, alongside significant advancements in the regulatory framework designed to foster innovation, enhance investor protection, and attract increased capital deployment. These developments were highlighted at a joint press conference held at the Uganda Business Facilitation Centre. Mrs. Josephine Okui Ossiya, Chief Executive Officer of the Capital Markets Authority, addressed members of the press, emphasizing the collective efforts driving the positive trajectory of Uganda’s capital markets. “We are delighted to report on the strong performance and strategic…
In a strategic move aimed to clean political violence and build strong party leadership ahead of 2026 elections, President Yoweri Museveni has summoned NRM Secretariat to hold delegates conference on August 27 to 28, 2025, at the Kololo Independence Ceremonial Grounds in Kampala. The high-level gathering is expected to shape the NRM’s top leadership and political direction ahead of the 2026 general elections. The proposed conference under the theme “Building a Shared Prosperity: Investing in Uganda’s Future,” will be presided over by President Yoweri Museveni in his capacity as the NRM National Chairman. Museveni, who has led the party since…
The Uganda Institute of Banking and Financial Services (UIBFS) has unveiled its new brand identity after 57 years in existence. The dual celebration represents not only a milestone for the institute but also a bold step towards redefining its role as the leading training hub for banking and financial services in Uganda and the region. Chief Executive Officer of UIBFS, Mrs. Goretti Masadde, emphasized the significance of the rebrand, stating that it reflects the institute’s renewed vision, enhanced digital offerings, and commitment to empowering professionals to learn, transform, and lead in an ever-evolving financial sector. “This rebrand is more than…
The National Agricultural Research Organization (NARO) and the Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences (JAAS) of the People’s Republic of China have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish the China-Uganda Joint Laboratory for Sustainable and High-Efficiency Premium Tea Production. The collaboration, signed at the NARO Headquarters in Entebbe, will see the establishment of a state-of-the-art laboratory facility at NARO’s Rwebitaba Zonal Agricultural Research and Development Institute in Fort Portal. This institute is Uganda’s national hub for tea research, and the new partnership will significantly boost its program to transform Uganda’s tea sector through cutting-edge research, innovation, and knowledge…