Author: Brian Musaasizi

The Deputy Governor of the Bank of South Sudan Hon. Weituy Luony Babouth has called for stronger regional cooperation, sound macroeconomic policies, and sustained support from development partners to address  climate-related disasters, particularly recurrent flooding, which continue to pose significant economic and social challenges. Hon.Luony made the remarks during the 29th Ordinary Meeting of the East African Community Monetary Affairs Committee [MAC], held at Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort & Spa in Uganda’s capital Kampala on Friday. ‘’Our economy, like others, continues to face significant challenges due to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, the Sudan Refugee crisis, supply chain disruptions, rising energy…

Governors of central banks from across the East African Community [ EAC ] have reaffirmed their commitment to establishing a single regional currency by 2031, despite uneven progress by Partner States in meeting the required macroeconomic convergence targets. The commitment was made during the 29th Ordinary Meeting of the East African Community Monetary Affairs Committee [MAC], held at Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort & Spa near Kampala on Friday and chaired by the Governor of the Bank of Uganda, Michael Atingi-Ego, who is the current Chairperson of the Committee. The meeting brought together governors and senior officials from the central…

Kampala International University (KIU) has reinforced its growing international profile after its staff and students participated in the prestigious Erasmus+ Exchange Programme at Ondokuz Mayıs University (OMÜ), Türkiye, a milestone expected to deepen global academic partnerships while enhancing the University’s international visibility and competitiveness. The exchange programme, one of the European Union’s flagship higher education initiatives, brings together universities from Europe and partner countries to promote academic mobility, research collaboration, innovation, curriculum development and institutional capacity building. For KIU, the engagement represents far more than an exchange visit. It is a strategic investment in internationalisation, a key pillar increasingly recognised by…

dfcu Bank, through the dfcu Foundation, has donated 100 desktop computers to the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, accelerating efforts to expand digital access, strengthen digital skills and create new opportunities for young people, women entrepreneurs and underserved communities across Uganda. The computers, handed over at the National ICT Innovation Hub in Nakawa, will be distributed to selected schools across the country, helping learners gain access to technology and digital learning resources. The donation marks a significant milestone in the partnership between the dfcu Foundation and the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, established in November 2024 to advance Uganda’s digital transformation…

Spiro, Africa’s leading electric vehicle (EV) and clean energy infrastructure platform, today announced the successful closing of its latest funding round at $270 million. This milestone follows a newly finalized $55 million investment from NewTrails Capital, a prominent Chinese growth-stage investment fund focusing on emerging markets with strategic locations in Shanghai, Shenzhen, Nigeria. Scaling Africa’s next-generation mobility and energy ecosystem This capital injection positions Spiro among the continent’s most heavily backed Africa’s e-mobility and energy ecosystem. Building on the support of long-standing institutional partners such as FEDA, Spiro’s latest equity round also draws global capital from Europe and Africa, Impact…

The Kampala Twezimbe Women Boda Boda Riders Association (under the Boda Boda Industry Uganda) has partnered with the Uganda Police Force, the Intelligent Transport Monitoring System (ITMS) and other private sector players to train female riders on road safety and professionalism. Speaking at the event, Mukeshimana Dativah, Chairperson of the Kampala Twezimbe Women Boda Boda Riders Association, emphasised the association’s role in empowering female riders and the importance of these riders to Uganda’s economy. “We want to cause a behavioural change and a shift in mindset in how people see the role of women in society. These female riders…

The Director General of Uganda Civil Aviation Authority, Mr. Fred K. Bamwesigye, officially opened a three-day capacity-building workshop on “Drafting, Revising, and Implementing Competition Regulations in Air Transport Services in Africa” at Speke Resort Munyonyo on Wednesday May 6, 2026. The workshop, organized by the African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC) in partnership with the McGill Institute of Air and Space Law and funded by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency, is running from May 6–8, 2026. It forms part of ongoing efforts to operationalize the Single African Air Transport Market under the Yamoussoukro Decision. In his remarks, Mr. Bamwesigye emphasized…

Jamaican dancehall queen Spice has landed in Uganda ahead of the 9th May 2026 at Lugogo Cricket Oval performance. Spice’s arrival  quickly reignited excitement among dancehall lovers in Kampala, many of whom have been eager to see the Jamaican star perform live. Known for her bold stage presence, energetic performances, and hits like So Mi Like It, Spice has built a strong following across Africa. With the concert set for Lugogo Cricket Oval, fans can expect a high-energy dancehall experience filled with vibrant stage production, crowd interaction, and a setlist packed with some of her biggest songs. Concertgoers should expect an electrifying…

The Human Resource Managers Association of Uganda (HRMAU)  on Friday, 24 April 2026 officially hand over leadership to a new Governing Council, marking a significant milestone in the Association’s continued growth and contribution to Uganda’s human resource profession. The transition saw Mr. Ronald Bbosa, who has served two impactful terms as President, hand over office to Mr. Paul Rumanda Rugambwa, the incoming President. “We know most organisations in Uganda last 5 years. Our decades speak to resilience and those before us. Governance thrives on resources and this council proved revenue can come’’, said Bbosa , the outgoing President. Mr. Rumanda assumed office…