Sidi Ould Tah of Mauritania has been elected as the ninth President of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB), succeeding Nigeria’s Akinwumi Adesina, whose decade-long tenure ends this September.The announcement was made following a high-stakes vote by the AfDB’s Board of Governors
The Ministry of Finance and aeocnokic Planning has launched the National Public Investment Management (NPIM) Policy, a strategic framework designed to ensure better planning, accountability, and efficiency in the use of government resources.The launch comes at a critical juncture as the co
It was a night to remember as Opportunity Bank Uganda scooped nine awards at this year's Agricultural Credit Facility Awards(ACF) organised by Bank of Uganda.The awards ceremony was held at the Sheraton Hotel, Kampala to mark 15 years of the transformative ACF loan scheme,
Jamila Mulindwa Nuwaha was last night named Inspiring Female Journalist of the Year at the prestigious Uganda National Journalism Awards 2025, organised by the African Centre for Media Excellence (ACME).The event took place at the Mestil Hotel in Kampala, drawing leading m
In a country with an abundance of meat products yet an unfortunate gap in quality, one man is rewriting the script. Collin Muyanja, the CEO of Ranchers’ Finest, is not only reshaping Uganda’s meat processing sector but also challenging the perception that only imported meat can be of high qua
The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) has announced the appointment of Damali Ssali as Country Director for Uganda, marking a significant step in the country’s efforts to transform its food and nutrition systems.A seasoned development leader with over 18 years of experience a
The animation industry in Uganda is experiencing steady and promising growth, with an increasingnumber of studios and educational institutions offering training and support to aspiring animators.The sector now boasts a dynamic blend of well-established studios, emerging players, and
The 2025 Twegaite Global Convention, held May 22–26 in Los Angeles, struck a new tone for Uganda’s diaspora politics—placing investment, infrastructure, and women’s empowerment at the centre of Busoga’s revival agenda.While the colourful gathering celebrated heritage through danc
Kenya's President William Ruto has led his nation in mourning the death of Prof. Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, a renowned writer and one of Africa’s towering intellectuals.Ngugi, passed away on Wednesday, May 28, in California at the age of 87.According to his daughter Wanjiku wa Ngũgĩ
The Intelligent Transport Monitoring System (ITMS), in collaboration with the Uganda Police Force, has reported a significant increase in the recovery of stolen vehicles and motorcycles across the country, thanks to intensified joint operations.The Community Liaison Officer and Public Rela
