Uganda is edging closer to its first commercial oil production, with sector readiness now at 99 per cent following a high-stakes emergency drill conducted by China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC).The government has set July as the target for first oil, marking the country’s lon
KAMPALA — City tycoon Sudhir Ruparelia has injected UGX 100 million into Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba’s high-profile “Run for Hope” birthday charity event, adding fresh weight to what many now see as more than just a fitness and philanthropy campaign.The event, held Sunday morning at K
The founder of Uganda Aviation Academy, Mike Mukula, has urged graduates to uphold discipline, integrity and continuous learning as they prepare to enter the global aviation industry.“This graduation is not the end but the beginning of your professional journey. Always stay ahead of the
Uganda’s heavy reliance on imported clinker—costing the country hundreds of millions of dollars annually—has long strained the economy and limited the growth of local industry.Leaders say the country has been losing up to 85 percent of the value of cement production to external marke
practical guide to 7 fully funded international scholarships in 2026, including DAAD, Fulbright, MEXT, Erasmus Mundus, CSC, Australia Awards, and GKS South Korea. Covers acceptance rates, benefits, and how to apply.Seven global scholarships for 2026 offer fully funded study opportunities a
The Commissioner of the National Secretariat for Patriotism Corps (NSPC), Ms. Hellen Seku, has presided over the pass-out of 1,250 students from Mbale Secondary School, Joy Secondary School, and Gillsherlock Memorial School in Mbale District.The ceremony is part of ongoing efforts to stren
Pearl Bank Uganda, formerly PostBank, has opened a new head office in Kololo, backed by strong financial growth and a broader strategy to reposition itself as a modern, digitally driven institution focused on expanding credit and deepening financial inclusion.A new phase in Uganda’s bank
Pearl Bank Uganda, formerly PostBank, has opened a new head office in Kololo, backed by strong financial growth and a broader strategy to reposition itself as a modern, digitally driven institution focused on expanding credit and deepening financial inclusion.A new phase in Uganda’s bank
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, in the company of the Former Prime Minister of Ethiopia, H.E Hailemariam Desalegn Boshe, has today presided over the commissioning of Phase One of a 6,000-tonne cement clinker production line by Yaobai Cement. The facility is located in Nanduget , Moroto District
Africa is set for a major new £264million highway with construction already underway in Burkina Faso. The new 206-mile route will feature 8 lanes, four in each direction, and is expected to be completed later this year.The new route is set to connect Ouagadougou, the capital city of Burki
