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dfcu Bank and MTN Uganda have launched the second phase of the Advancing Women Entrepreneurs (AWE 2.0) programme to accelerate women-owned businesses into scalable, corporate-ready enterprises across Uganda. The enhanced programme builds on the success of the inaugural AWE cohort launched in March 2024 and reflects a shared commitment by dfcu Bank, MTN Uganda, and ecosystem partners to strengthen women entrepreneurship through access to finance, markets, business training, digital adoption, mentorship, and procurement opportunities. AWE 2.0 seeks to bridge one of the most persistent challenges facing women entrepreneurs in Uganda: the transition from informal business operations into structured, investment-ready enterprises capable…
Centenary Rural Development Group Limited (“Centenary Group”), Uganda’s leading financial services holding group, and Huawei Technologies (Uganda) Company Limited have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), establishing a strategic partnership to accelerate the digital transformation of the Group and its subsidiaries. The signing marks the most consequential technology commitment in Centenary Group’s four-decade history; one rooted not in technology for its own sake, but in a conviction that digital transformation, done right, changes livelihoods. The partnership is the direct result of a high-level benchmark visit undertaken in April 2026, when the Governance and Executive Leadership of Centenary Group and its…
The Kenyan Coast is increasingly anchoring the strong performance of the East African market into Kenya, as regional travel from Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda continues to drive tourism growth and sustain year-round business for coastal hotels and resorts. This momentum was evident during the ongoing Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo (POATE) 2026 in Kampala, where a strong delegation of Kenyan Coast hotels, resorts and tourism stakeholders intensified regional partnerships and marketing efforts targeting intra-African travel. Speaking at the expo, Tourism Principal Secretary John Ololtuaa said the Kenyan Coast remains central to Kenya’s regional tourism strategy due to its unique mix…
The Uganda National Farmers Federation (UNFFE), an umbrella farmer’s organization NGO founded in January 1992, has accused the outgoing Secretary General, Mr. Ocitti Tom Oryema of abuse of office after he allegedly attempted to sale the Federation property which houses the head office at plot 27 , Nakasero Road, in Uganda’s Capital Kampala. According to sources , trouble is boiling for the Oryema who joined the board in 2019 after reports emerged that he has been at the forefront , looking for investors to controversially sale the property. ‘’Reports indicate that the farmer from Nwoya has also been to Jinja frequently to sell plots…
A new joint report by the Ministry of Works and Transport, Uganda Police Force, Ministry of Education and Sports, Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), and Intelligent Transport Monitoring System (ITMS) has revealed significant progress in improving road safety awareness among primary school pupils across Uganda. The report, released today, highlights the impact of the Safe Kids, Safe Future road safety sensitisation campaign, which successfully reached nearly 10,000 learners. Conducted between November 2025 and April 2026, the campaign engaged approximately 9,700 pupils in 12 primary schools across Kampala, Mbale, Fort Portal, and Mbarara. Through interactive learning sessions, practical demonstrations, visual aids,…
By Frank Kalinzi For decades, insurance in Uganda was something people bought reluctantly — usually only when forced. A motor policy to satisfy the law. A fire cover attached to a bank loan. A workers compensation policy demanded by a contract. Insurance felt less like financial planning and more like a tax you paid to keep someone off your back. That’s starting to change. Bancassurance — selling insurance through banks — is quietly reshaping how ordinary Ugandans access and think about coverage. It might turn out to be one of the most important shifts in Uganda’s financial sector in years.…
By Our Senior Energy Correspondent In a decisive move to address operational challenges and rebuild public confidence, Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) has embarked on an ambitious transformation agenda under new leadership. The initiative promises a comprehensive turnaround within the first 100 days, targeting increased efficiency and sustainable service delivery. A Critical Moment for UEDCL Appointed earlier this month, the new leadership team is acutely aware of the urgent need for reform. Over the past 13 months, UEDCL has faced structural and infrastructure challenges leading to frequent outages, high technical losses, and declining public trust. These issues have hampered…
Jinja, Eastern Uganda, Thursday, 14 May 2026: dfcu Bank commemorated 62 years of transforming lives and businesses in Uganda by hosting a large-scale Great Community Health Camp at Walukuba West Gardens in Jinja City, under the banner of “dfcu Humanity Day.” Rather than marking this important milestone with a conventional corporate celebration, the bank made a deliberate and conscious decision to celebrate through direct service to the community. This health camp is part of a series of staff-led community outreach engagements rolled out across the country to mark the bank’s 62nd anniversary. The initiative was held in partnership with Obwakyabazinga Bwa Busoga…
On 18th May 2026, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni assented to the Protection of Sovereignty Bill 2026, transforming it into law. This moment marks a decisive step in Uganda’s resolve to guard its independence and chart its own future. I take this opportunity to thank Parliament, and in particular the Joint Committees of Legal and Parliamentary Affairs and Defence and Internal Affairs, for the thorough scrutiny they subjected this legislation to. I also congratulate the visionary leadership of H.E. President Yoweri Museveni for recognizing the urgency of this law and guiding Parliament to craft it. This Act is better than oil.…
Ahmed Al-Zoweidi, Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Republic of Uganda, witnessed the distribution of Qatari humanitarian aid targeting 500 Sudanese refugee families in the Seeta area ,Kampalametropolitan. This initiative comes as part of ongoing efforts to support those affected by humanitarian crises. The distribution ceremony was attended by a number of diplomatic and official figures, including: Dr. Rashid Yahya Ssemudo, Ambassador of Uganda to Sudan and Special Envoy to Qatar, Mr. Al-Jazouli Hamouda, Consul of the Republic of Sudan , officials from Kampala Capital City Authority, and Dr. Omar Al-Jaz , Director of the Islamic Dawah Organization (the executing agency…