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NSSF office For public infrastructure managers, the remarks by President Museveni encouraging the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) to invest in public infrastructure such as roads, instead of focusing heavily on government bonds, were welcome news. The swift positive response from the NSSF administration was equally encouraging. Uganda faces a significant infrastructure financing gap as it works to improve the …

Bank of Uganda building Small and microbusinesses have always had issues of accessing capital either to grow or stay in business. Commercial lenders charge premiums and demand stuff that these small and microbusinesses can only dream of. In order not to sink, they usually stay off commercial loans preferring to remain small or turn to informal lenders if they really …

Last updated May 14, 2026 By Kayiira Jackson  The stage is finally set for the Round of 32 at the ongoing 2026 USSSA National Boys Football Championship in Lira City after an intense final day of group stage action produced dramatic results, decisive victories and crucial qualifications. Traditional powerhouses, emerging contenders and surprise packages all booked their places in …

Viewers: 30,001 By Andrew Irumba Kampala—Today, Sunday, 3 May 2026, marks exactly one year since the tragic passing of Rajiv Ruparelia, a figure whose dynamism, innovation, and humanitarian instinct left an indelible imprint on Uganda’s socio-economic landscape. As family, friends, and admirers gather to commemorate his life, the memory of a man widely regarded as both visionary and vibrant …

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania — Efforts to position East Africa as a unified and competitive tourism destination gained renewed momentum this week as Uganda and Tanzania convened a high-level Tourism Roadshow in Dar es Salaam. Held on 28 April at the Hyatt Regency Dar es Salaam, The Kilimanjaro, the forum brought together public and private sector actors under the theme …

By Guest Writer Housing Finance Bank has announced strong financial results for the year ended December 31, 2025, demonstrating sustained growth across profitability, assets, loans, and customer deposits. The performance reflects disciplined execution of the Bank’s strategy, continued investment in innovation, and a strong commitment to financial inclusion and sustainable growth. Strong Financial Performance: Profit after tax increased by 20% …

Chennai, India (April 13–17, 2026) — The India–Uganda Business Forum convened in Chennai this week, marking a significant step in advancing bilateral trade and investment cooperation between the two countries. Bringing together policymakers, diplomats, and private sector leaders, the forum underscored a shared commitment to translating long-standing diplomatic ties into tangible economic outcomes.   The Ugandan delegation was received by …

Mainstream Nigerian feminism has an inclusion problem — and queer women are paying the price Photo used by Marie Claire for illustrative purposes. (Photo courtesy of FreePik and Marie Claire — Nigeria) The Nigerian edition of Marie Claire is shining a light on how Nigerian feminists exclude queer women: By Oyindamola Adebiyi In August 2024, Abuja Area Mama — a transgender woman known …

The Uganda Development Bank has rolled the dice on seasoned technology executive Peter Mukuru, appointing him Director Business Technology in a high-stakes move aimed at accelerating the bank’s digital transformation agenda. In Uganda’s fast-evolving development finance landscape, where efficiency, transparency and digital resilience are no longer optional, UDB appears to be gambling on Mukuru’s two decades of executive experience to …

Kampala– Suzan Nsibirwa, the Managing Director of Nation Media Group, has dismissed claims circulating on social media that the Daily Monitor newspaper is on the verge of closing business. Suzan Nsibirwa (Courtesy photo) In a statement shared via her official account on X, Nsibirwa described the reports as false and urged the public to disregard what she termed as misinformation. …