Author: Our Reporter

The Indian Association of Uganda is set to host its annual Diwali Food Festival on Sunday, November 1, at Speke Resort Munyonyo, with businessman Dr Sudhir Ruparelia expected to host the celebration at his lakeside resort. The event will also be attended by Paresh Mehta, chairman of the Indian Association of Uganda, as the Indian community welcomes guests from across Uganda and beyond for a celebration of food, culture and togetherness. The festival, organised in partnership with Speke Resort Munyonyo, is open to everyone and is expected to showcase the diversity of Indian cuisine and cultural traditions through food stalls,…

As Uganda pursues industrialisation, private-sector expansion and job creation, indigenous enterprises have an important role to play in translating investment into economic opportunities. Among the business groups associated with this ambition is AYA Group, led by entrepreneur Mohammed Hamid. With business interests spanning hospitality, food processing and other commercial activities, AYA Group represents an example of the entrepreneurial ambitions of Ugandan investors seeking to build enterprises across multiple sectors. The group’s Pearl of Africa Hotel in Kampala has become one of its most visible projects, reflecting an ambition to establish a major luxury hospitality destination while contributing to Uganda’s capacity…

MATUGGA — The government has started acquiring an additional 600 acres of land in Gombe Division, Nansana Municipality, Wakiso District, to expand Dei BioPharma Limited’s pharmaceutical and vaccine manufacturing facility at Mattuga. Lands Minister Judith Nabakooba said on Friday, that the exercise, will be directly handled between the government and all affected land owners, and warned that middlemen will not be allowed to drag the process. Speaking at a community meeting with residents and senior government officials, Ms Nabakooba who was flanked by the Attorney General Sam Mayanja, and Investments Minister Aminah Mukalazi, said the lands ministry experts will start…

Successful enterprises are built through patience, determination and a willingness to invest for the long term. Across Uganda, entrepreneurs play an important role in turning ideas into businesses, developing local capacity and creating opportunities for others. AYA Group of Companies, led by Executive Chairman Mohammed Mohammed Hamid, has interests in sectors that include flour milling, food production and hospitality. These businesses reflect the range of activities through which private investment can contribute to Uganda’s productive economy. Building a business across different sectors requires more than identifying an opportunity. It demands careful planning, investment in infrastructure, capable teams, attention to customers…

The Islamic University in Uganda (IUIU) held the 85th Meeting of the Appointments Committee of the University Council on Thursday, 22 October 2026, bringing together members of the Committee to consider key matters relating to staff appointments, career progression and welfare. The meeting was chaired by H.E. Amb. Dr. Rashid Yahya Ssemuddu, Uganda’s Ambassador to Sudan and Special Presidential Envoy to the State of Qatar. He succeeds the late Rt. Hon. Gen. (Rtd) Dr. Moses Ali as the head of the Government representatives on the University Council. Before the commencement of the main proceedings, members paid tribute to the late…

The Minister of State for Northern Uganda and Woman Member of Parliament for Agago District, Hon. Beatrice Akello Akori, has today launched the induction and orientation of leaders and technical teams for the Northern Uganda Social Action Fund (NUSAF 4) at Acholi Inn in Gulu City. While addressing participants, Hon. Akello Akori reaffirmed that NUSAF 4 is a Government of Uganda programme implemented through 104 local government beneficiaries, with support from the Office of the Prime Minister, the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development, and the Ministry of Health. The programme is financed by the World Bank, with a…

The Public Relations Association of Uganda (PRAU) has marked its 50th anniversary which will entail a week-long summit that will run until 23rd October 2026 which will include knowledge-sharing sessions, networking opportunities, recognition of past leaders and the prestigious awards ceremony that highlights excellence across multiple categories. During the opening day of the week-long summit, today’s session involved the launch of the State of the PR Profession in Uganda; A desk research-based point of view of Uganda’s PR Profession, prepared by Ipsos Uganda, was presented during PRAU’s Golden Jubilee Conference at Source of the Nile Hotel in Jinja City. The event…

In a remarkable humanitarian effort, thousands of people attended a weeklong medical-surgical camp in the 3rd week of September, 2026 organized by the The Soul of My Footprint (TSOMF) in collaboration with their partners which brought together doctors, specialists, nurses, pharmacists and other healthcare professionals who provided free medical consultations, diagnosis, treatment and health education. The medical camp held at the TSOMF hospital in Namiyagi Village ,Wakisi Division Buikwe District near Jinja, drew large crowds as early as 8:00am, with people of all ages turning up to access a wide range of medical services. These included general diagnosis, screening and…

As the Public Relations Association of Uganda (PRAU) marks 50 years, we celebrate a profession that has evolved alongside Uganda’s institutions, economy, media and society. Our Golden Jubilee is an opportunity to honour those who laid the foundation, recognise the contribution of practitioners across generations and reflect on the institution we want to build for the next 50 years. PRAU’s journey has been shaped by the dedication of former presidents, governing councils, members and partners who have given their time and expertise to advance the profession. I pay tribute to colleagues who have passed on and acknowledge those whose service…

Ugandan creative entrepreneur Julius Kyazze has been recognised among the 100 Most Influential Africans, adding another continental recognition to a career that has largely been spent building businesses across music, entertainment, media and the wider creative economy. Kyazze is best known as the co founder of Swangz Avenue, one of Uganda’s most established music and entertainment companies, which he started alongside Benon Mugumbya. Over the years, however, his work has expanded beyond the music business. Through LIVE54+, Kyazze is now focused on building a wider African creative group bringing together businesses and investments across music, experiential marketing, media, content, creative…