Author: Our Reporter
The 10-kilometer marathon, which took place on April 26, 2026, at the Kololo Independence Grounds in Kampala, brought together thousands of participants under the theme “Run for Charity, Run for Hope.” The event raised funds intended to support orphans, babies’ homes, and vulnerable communities across Uganda. Part of the proceeds from the recent Gen MK 52nd Birthday Run have been directed to support the Uganda Child Cancer Foundation (UCCF) following the charity event held last month. As such, the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba , in the company of his wife Charlotte, handed over a dummy cheque…
dfcu Bank, together with the Embassy of the Netherlands, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, De Heus Koudijs Nutrition BV, Vision Group and New Vision Foundation, has officially flagged off the 2025 Best Farmers Competition winners for an agricultural study and exposure visit to the Netherlands, one of the world’s leading agricultural destinations. The flag-off ceremony took place at the bank’s head office in Nakasero. The 13 farmers, including Kiwana Kasirye, Dr Richard Wemesa, Pison Busingye, Patrick Olobo, Zubair Mukaaya, Ann Anguyo, Joan Kantu, Charles Oyuk, Nelly Turyamuhebwa, Alfred Ojok, John Okwang from Alito Cooperatives, Ssekayi Ashiraf from Kibinge Coffee Farmers Cooperative,…
Spiro, Africa’s leading electric two-wheel company and fastest growing battery swapping network, has acquired Coexlion, an expert motorcycle engineering and design firm in a move aimed at strengthening its product development, engineering, and localization capabilities as it expands across the continent. The acquisition brings Coexlion’s motorcycle engineering and industrial design expertise into Spiro’s growing technology platform. Over the years, the team of 28 engineers at Coexlion has contributed to more than 25 motorcycle programs globally, covering electric two-wheelers, chassis and frame development, vehicle integration, reliability engineering, battery systems, and industrial design. The acquisition of this engineering champion, strategically located in…
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…