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Collaborate for strong SME communities

Collaborate for strong SME communities

Among many other skills and initiatives, networking and collaboration have emerged as essential strategies for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) to foster growth and enhance their visibility while actively engaging with their clients. Networking can be defined as the process of estab

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How local firms are taking on engineering works at EACOP

How local firms are taking on engineering works at EACOP

“Diversifying into the oil and gas sector has increased the company’s revenue and transformed our global partnerships,” said Mr Derek Natumanya, chief operating officer at ICS Engineering and Environment Company in a recent interview.“This shift has empowered us to invest in technolo

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Atuharire to women: Shift from handouts to business investment

Atuharire to women: Shift from handouts to business investment

You seemed so focused in training businesswomen and entrepreneurs. Why is that so important to you?Uganda has been ranked by the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor as one of the most entrepreneurial countries in the world with 30 percent of Ugandans starting businesses annually. But not many of

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Uganda, China sign deal to boost farming

Uganda, China sign deal to boost farming

The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry, and Fisheries (Maaif) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with China Communications Construction Company (CCCC) to enhance Uganda’s agricultural capacity. The move aims at the development of post-harvest handling infrastructure,

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Invigilator arrested in Kasese over alleged exam malpractice

Invigilator arrested in Kasese over alleged exam malpractice

Police in Kasese District have arrested a Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) invigilator for allegedly facilitating examination malpractice during the ongoing  exams administered by the Uganda National Examination Board (UNEB). SP Nelson Tumushime, the Rwenzori East Regional Police s

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How small measuring tape is combating malnutrition

How small measuring tape is combating malnutrition

On a sunny Wednesday afternoon, a group of 15 lactating mothers gather under a mango tree in Olemba Village, Ginyako Parish, Dranya Sub-county, in Koboko District. One of the women is a lead mother, demonstrating to her peers how to use a small reading tape known as Mid-upper arm circumf

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Kisubi Mapeera school dreams big as it turns 25

Kisubi Mapeera school dreams big as it turns 25

Kisubi Mapeera Senior Secondary School is one of the best schools in Wakiso District, known for its academic success and holistic development, thanks to the unwavering leadership of Joseph Ddamulira Kawuma. DM bodytext: Over the past 20 years, he has transformed a fledgling institution, whic

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Mbekeka breaking ceiling in interim role

Mbekeka breaking ceiling in interim role

A new era begins for  the StarTimes Uganda Premier League as they welcome their first-ever female coach to the helm. With the proverbial ball at her feet, Lugazi interim coach Oliver Mbekeka faces a baptism of fire in Tuesday's clash against seven-time league winners Express at Nakivubo St

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Entebbe Airport increases parking fees

Entebbe Airport increases parking fees

Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) has increased car parking charges at Entebbe International Airport. The new charges will take effect next month, November 1. “In a bid to enhance ongoing efforts for investment in upgrading facilities for a better passenger experience, revised car

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How Rigathi Gachagua reshuffled his chefs to guarantee food safety

How Rigathi Gachagua reshuffled his chefs to guarantee food safety

Sometime in July, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua refused to have meals and drinks prepared by state-assigned staff at his official residence in Karen. Instead, Mr Gachagua would eat food prepared at his private home in Karen by his wife, Dorcas. The meals would be delivered to his off

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