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dfcu Bank Leads Engagement on Uganda’s Evolving Education Landscape – The Voice Uganda HomeAgriculturedfcu Bank Leads Engagement on Uganda’s Evolving Education Landscape , https://voiceuganda.com/2026/06/19/dfcu-bank-leads-engagement-on-ugandas-evolving-education-landscape/

Unicef Launches the ‘MY GREEN ACTION’ Initiative to Accelerate Youth-Led Climate Action in Uganda – The Voice Uganda HomeEconomyUnicef Launches the ‘MY GREEN ACTION’ Initiative to Accelerate Youth-Led Climate Action in Uganda , https://voiceuganda.com/2026/06/19/unicef-launches-the-my-green-action-initiative-to-accelerate-youth-led-climate-action-in-uganda/

Namatovu Hilda: The Kampala Creator Who Turned Car Talk Into Hilda Car Accessories – The Voice Uganda HomeBusinessNamatovu Hilda: The Kampala Creator Who Turned Car Talk Into Hilda Car Accessories , https://voiceuganda.com/2026/06/19/namatovu-hilda-the-kampala-creator-who-turned-car-talk-into-hilda-car-accessories/

Stakeholders in Uganda’s manufacturing sector have called for stronger collaboration, innovative financing solutions and increased investment in value addition to unlock growth and enhance the competitiveness of locally made products across regional markets.The call emerged during Stanbic Bank’s inaugural Business Forums hosted in Kampala under the theme, “From Farm to Shelf: Financing Growth Across the Value Chain.’The forum drew participants …

RUBIRIZI — Jubilant residents of Kikuba Village in Ndekye Ward, Rubirizi District, are singing praises of Bunyaruguru’s re-elected Member of Parliament, Cadet Benjamin Buturo, after he delivered a clean water project that is already changing lives and ending years of misery.The water project, valued at more than UGX 6 million, has brought relief to hundreds of residents who for years …

Our ReporterIn Mbarara district, within Rubindi village, a quiet revolution is taking place. St. Andrew’s Secondary School is leading clean cooking in the area. Following their unsanitary kitchen, filled with soot, the dark stained smoke kitchen walls, chimneys releasing smoke 24/7 and the constant fli sicknesses by the cooking staff. The School administration sought for a sustainable solution to this …

The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) and lead sponsor MTN Uganda have launched a challenge for the redesign of the next national team jersey.Artists are expected to pitch ideas to a selection committee, which will, in turn, choose the best design for the jersey for Uganda Cranes at the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations tournament.AFCON 2027, the 36th edition …

The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has proposed sweeping reforms to Uganda’s telecommunications tax regime, including reducing taxes on smartphones, internet data, and mobile money transactions, to make digital services more affordable and accelerate the country’s digital transformation.The proposals are contained in UCC’s report, “A Study on the Impact of the Current Telecommunications Taxation Policy on the Communications Sector (2026),” which …

The African Development Bank Group’s Board of Directors has approved over 650 billion shillings (€155.99 million) to finance the upgrade of Arua Airport.It is expected that the upgrade will transform regional air transport and unlock new economic opportunities.With the funding, Arua Airport will be transformed into an international-standard facility, under Phase 1 of the Uganda Airports Development Programme.Located roughly 450 …

The Uganda Medical Association (UMA) has rejected the National Education and Training for Health Policy, saying it was rushed and did not consult all stakeholders.Dr. Christopher Kabwiru, head of thoracic surgery at Mulago Hospital and vice president of the association, said that the government did not consult all relevant professional health bodies before drafting the policy.The policy proposes the incorporation …