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By Rukidi Rwakasimbi of KigambanankwaleDear leaders of all political stripes and citizens of the Republic,The President’s State of the Nation Address found me under the shade of my 60-plus-year-old mango tree. This season, it did not produce fruit, meaning it will bear them in December. As a peasant, I was most concerned with farming.As you may be aware, this year …

By Evans NajunaIt was a change of guard at the Ministry of Finance as Hajjat Amina Mukalazi officially took over from Evelyn Anite as State Minister for Privatization and Investment, vowing to attract more investors, create jobs and accelerate Uganda’s industrial growth.The handover ceremony, witnessed by Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury Dr. Ramathan Ggoobi, marked the end of …

Centenary Bank, the leading commercial microfinance bank, has reaffirmed its commitment to community development and youth empowerment through sportsmanship with a sponsorship package worth UGX 200 million for the 22nd edition of the Masaza Cup tournament.The contribution was announced at Bulange, Mengo, during the official launch of the 2026 Masaza Cup, one of Uganda’s most celebrated sporting and cultural events …

By Brian MusaasiziNCBA Bank Uganda today officially launched the Uganda leg of the 2026 NCBA Golf Series at Uganda Golf Club, reaffirming its commitment to growing the sport of golf, nurturing emerging talent, and creating opportunities for golfers across the region.Now in its fourth year, the NCBA Golf Series has evolved into East Africa’s premier amateur golf tournament, bringing together …

Uganda’s journey to first oil is not only an energy story. It is also a technology story, one that is being shaped by the digital infrastructure, connectivity, and platforms required to keep complex operations running safely, efficiently, and in real time.At the centre of that story is MTN, whose network and digital capabilities are supporting both the strategic ambition and …

Miss Tourism Uganda has entered into a strategic partnership with EgyptAir aimed at promoting tourism and cultural relations between Uganda and Egypt. The agreement, which officials described as a major milestone, is expected to raise the pageant’s international profile while supporting efforts to strengthen tourism cooperation between the two countries. Under the partnership, EgyptAir will provide air tickets to the …

South Africa stands in opposition, citing human rights and South African constitution South African member of parliament Zandile Majozi tells the anti-LGBTQ conference that her nation rejects the human rights violations contained in the proposed anti-LGBTQ+ African charter. The anti-LGBTQ+ inter-parliamentary conference ended last week with its supporters moving a step closer to their goal of continent-wide adoption of an …

South Africa stands in opposition, citing human rights and South African constitutionSouth African member of parliament Zandile Majozi tells the anti-LGBTQ conference that her nation rejects the human rights violations contained in the proposed anti-LGBTQ+ African charter. The anti-LGBTQ+ inter-parliamentary conference ended last week with its supporters moving a step closer to their goal of continent-wide adoption of an African …

Mukono District Chairperson, Hon. Francis Lukooya Mukoome, has officially launched road maintenance and rehabilitation works in Ntunda Sub-county, commissioning the improvement of Namukupa Road and other key community access roads as part of his First 100 Days Service Drive. The initiative is expected to see the rehabilitation and maintenance of more than 35 kilometres of roads across Ntunda Sub-county, aimed …

By Ben Musanje Minister for Water and Environment Kahinda Otafiire has issued a stern warning to staff across the ministry, declaring that officials who fail to perform their duties will be removed from their positions. Speaking during his inaugural address after assuming leadership of the ministry, Otafiire said he would not tolerate excuses from public servants and expects all employees …