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Viewers: 120,007 By Andrew Irumba Katusabe Kampala-The Department of Mines under the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (MEMD) has been widely commended for spearheading what stakeholders described as one of the most comprehensive reform engagements aimed at restructuring Uganda’s mineral trade governance system. The commendation followed the successful conclusion of a two-day high-level stakeholders’ consultative workshop organized by …

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A new kind of risk is quietly reshaping Uganda’s financial sector, one that doesn’t show up on traditional balance sheets but could determine the future of investment, lending and economic growth. At a high-level meeting in Kampala, aBi Finance, working with key industry partners, unveiled two initiatives aimed at pushing banks and microfinance institutions toward a new standard: financing that …

Viewers: 200,002 By Andrew Irumba Katusabe Uganda’s mining sector, long characterised by underutilisation, informality and regulatory gaps, is steadily transforming into a structured, investment-attractive and revenue-generating pillar of the economy. While the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (MEMD) continues to navigate institutional and operational headwinds, the trajectory of the Mines Department under Commissioner Agnes Alaba reflects a sector …

Kampala, Uganda — Uganda is sharpening its focus on economic diplomacy, regional integration, and industrial expansion as momentum builds toward First Oil, with policymakers and industry leaders converging around a shared objective: ensuring that petroleum development catalyzes broad-based economic transformation. Deliberations at a high-level oil and gas symposium, held on the margins of the 11th Oil and Gas Convention, reflected …

Kampala, Uganda — Uganda is intensifying its economic diplomacy efforts as its diplomatic missions abroad move to strengthen partnerships with private sector actors in support of the country’s fast-evolving oil and gas industry. This strategic push formed the centerpiece of a high-level engagement held on the sidelines of the 11th Oil and Gas Convention, bringing together envoys, policymakers, and industry …

Kampala — A major step toward strengthening healthcare access and human rights within Uganda’s Criminal Justice System was marked on Wednesday with the inauguration of the Health Rights Committee and the launch of its Terms of Reference by Chief Justice Flavian Zeija at Protea Skyz Hotel in Kampala. Members of the Committee The newly constituted Committee brings together top leadership …

Mukono District — The Health Department of Mukono District has conducted its quarterly performance review meeting, calling for strengthened ethics, accountability, and improved service delivery across health facilities. Some of the participants The meeting, held at the Mukono Municipality Council Headquarters on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, brought together health facility in-charges, medical superintendents, private health providers, religious leaders, and development …

Entrepreneurship in Uganda is a journey of ambition, resilience, and constant learning. Recognizing both the challenges and opportunities this path presents, Housing Finance Bank hosted the 3rd edition of its Business Clinics, a platform where entrepreneurs are supported, connected, and equipped to navigate the complexities of business growth. The edition, held on 11th November 2025, focused on Financing Growth in …

Apac – President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has pledged a sweeping health sector improvement package for Apac District, promising new facilities, upgrades, and essential equipment as part of his government’s next term agenda. Addressing a campaign rally in Apac on Friday, Museveni said the NRM government had already expanded health services across the district, noting that 10 out of 12 sub-counties …