President Museveni has officially commissioned the Rwenzori Presidential Initiative Industrial Hub located in Mubuku, Kasese District.The state-of-the-art facility is part of a nationwide strategy to equip Ugandan youth with practical vocational skills, complementing the country’s f
MTN Uganda has paid Shs 42.5 billion to the Uganda Communications Commission’s (UCC) Universal Service and Access Fund (USAF) as its statutory levy.The amount represents 2% of MTN Uganda’s gross annual revenue for the financial year ending 31 December 2024, in compliance
Uganda is launching a transformative initiative to protect and promote its first-ever Geographical Indication (GI), the Rwenzori Mountains of the Moon Coffee.This strategic move not only sets a new era for Uganda's coffee industry but also significantly enhances the livelihoods of local fa
Experts have said demand for data centres will continue going up as Uganda’s digital revolution takes shape.Uganda is on the cusp of a digital revolution, with citizens, businesses, and the government embracing technology to redefine the economic landscape.Speaking on Tuesday, off
UAP Old Mutual Insurance has officially launched its new online motor and
The Bank of Uganda (BoU) has maintained the Central Bank Rate (CBR) at 9.75% signalling a cautious “wait and see” approach in response to growing global economic uncertainty most notably the unresolved US-China trade tensions.The decision comes despite Uganda’s relatively strong econ
Agriculture development agency AGRA has reiterated its unwavering commitment to transforming African agriculture, emphasizing the need for enhanced investment in smallholder farmers against a backdrop of increasing global instability and evolving development support.The recent shift in glo
Let me take you back to a conversation I overheard between two Taxi commuters in Kampala not long ago. Two passengers, clearly regulars on the route, were swapping war stories of traffic, transport costs, and landlords.One said, “Eh, I pay Shs300,000 rent in Seeta, but every day I lose t
Whether you're a local or an expat living in Uganda, you most likely use the internet on a daily basis for work, shopping, streaming, and chatting.However, most individuals are unaware of this fact: every time you go online, your browser history, personal information, and even bank account
Former Uruguayan President José Mujica, known as "Pepe", has died at the age of 89.The ex-guerrilla who governed Uruguay from 2010 to 2015 was known as the world's "poorest president" because of his modest lifestyle.Current President Yamandú Orsi announced his pre
