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Uganda’s Ambassador to Sudan and Special Presidential Envoy to the State of Qatar, H.E. Amb. Dr. Rashid Yahya Ssemuddu, has communicated to Saudi authorities Uganda’s message of solidarity with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the condemnation expressed by Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba Museveni, following recent Houthi attacks against the Kingdom. Ambassador Ssemuddu delivered the message while addressing the International Conference on the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Efforts in Confronting Intellectual Deviations, organised by the Islamic University of Madinah on 27–28 September 2026. The high-level international conference brought together senior officials, scholars, researchers and specialists from…

Busoga Kingdom Prime Minister Owek. Dr Joseph Muvawala has challenged leaders to demand a quality university for the region, warning against settling for an institution that does not meet the educational and development aspirations of the people of Busoga. Dr Muvawala made the remarks on Wednesday while presiding over the third day of the 2026 Busoga Prayer Week at Christ Cathedral Bugembe, where religious and community leaders gathered to pray for Busoga and reflect on issues shaping its future. He questioned what he described as a “low-standard university” being offered to Busoga, saying the region should demand an institution capable of…

NCBA Bank Uganda today reaffirmed its commitment to advancing education, healthy living and community development through its continued partnership with Makerere University during the Makerere Marathon (#2026MakMarathon), one of Uganda’s largest community sporting events. The annual run brought together thousands of students, alumni, staff, corporate partners and members of the public, underscoring the shared commitment of the private sector and academia to promoting education, wellness and national development. Speaking at the end of the marathon at the Freedom Square at Makerere University, the Executive Director, NCBA Bank Uganda, Julius Konyani, emphasized the importance of partnerships. “At NCBA Bank Uganda, we…

Vice President Maj Gen (Rtd) Jessica Alupo and former Speaker of Parliament Rt Hon Rebecca Kadaga have led the launch and opening of the fourth Busoga Prayer Week, with leaders calling on the region to overcome divisions and unite around its development agenda. Vice President Alupo launched the Prayer Week at Nile Resort Hotel in Jinja, while Kadaga later joined religious and political leaders at All Saints Cathedral, Nakasero, Kampala, for the opening prayers. The week-long programme, running from September 21 to 27, is being held under the theme “Let Us Rise Up and Build Busoga,” drawn from Nehemiah 2:18. The initiative brings…

For Ann Anguyo, winning the 2025 Best Farmers Award was more than recognition of her achievements, but it also accelerated her ambition to build a modern, commercially competitive and viable poultry enterprise in Arua. With UGX 7 million received through dfcu Bank from the Awards already invested in securing her new farm, Ann now eyes a dfcu agricultural credit facility to finance silos and machinery required for expansion with a UGX900 million investment. We sat down with Ann to explore her journey right from being recognised at the 2025 Best Farmers Awards to accessing opportunities for agricultural financing and gaining…

A conversation with Gloria Ssuuna Namutebi, Head Vehicle & Asset Finance, dfcu Bank For many businesses, growth is not constrained by demand or ambition. It is constrained by access to capital. Whether expanding production capacity, increasing distribution reach or investing in more efficient operations, acquiring the right assets often requires significant upfront expenditure that can place pressure on cash flow. As Uganda’s economy continues to expand, asset finance is playing an increasingly important role in helping businesses invest without compromising liquidity. Through its Vehicle and Asset Finance proposition, dfcu Bank is supporting enterprises across sectors to acquire the equipment, machinery and mobility…

Pearl Bank, whose purpose is to foster prosperity for Uganda, has today announced that its loan book has crossed the UGX 1 trillion mark, a major milestone in the Bank’s transformation and its growing role in financing Ugandan businesses, households and productive sectors of the economy. The milestone represents significant growth from the UGX 749 billion loan portfolio reported at the end of December 2025, as the Bank continues to expand its market share and financing of productive sectors of the economy. Agriculture and agro-industrialisation have been the largest contributors to the growth, accounting for about 35% of Pearl Bank’s…

On Friday night, Swangz Avenue sensation Vinka cemented her status as an Afropop titan at her live and loud maiden concert at Lugogo Cricket Oval. The highly anticipated showcase, powered by Bell Lager and Uganda Waragi, drew thousands of fans and a cross-generational crowd, filling the venue with the kind of energy that is hard to manufacture. And Vinka brought her signature bold, vibrant style to the stage, changing into a series of striking outfits. Each look blended glamour, confidence and show-stopping flair, further reinforcing her status as a fearless performer and Swangz Avenue star. Taking to the stage to…

The Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority (PPDA) has partnered with the Civil Society Budget Advocacy Group (CSBAG) to strengthen civil society monitoring of government contracts and improve accountability in public projects. The partnership will enable CSBAG to monitor the implementation of public projects, submit findings through PPDA’s digital Contract Monitoring System and receive feedback on concerns identified during field monitoring. The collaboration was formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding signed between PPDA and CSBAG following a three-day training programme for civil society actors on contract monitoring. PPDA Executive Director, Canon Benson Turamye, said the partnership is aimed…

Coca-Cola is celebrating Ugandans’ deep passion for football, particularly the English Premier League, by bringing the excitement of the world’s most-watched football league closer to fans across the country. The partnership between Coca-Cola and the Premier League promises to give Ugandan football lovers an opportunity to experience the game beyond their screens, with fan engagements, entertainment, prizes and watch parties. The timing could not have been better. With the return of the Premier League on Friday, August 21, Coca-Cola hosted its first-ever Premier League Watch Party at Millennium Grounds in Lugogo, Kampala. Football fans supporting different clubs flocked to the…