Author: Sandra Kisakye

Thousands of residents in Luuka District have endorsed Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) Chairman Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba for President in 2031, during an endorsement exercise attended by political leaders and PLU coordinators from across the region. Led by Samuel Nabeeta Mulowooza, the PLU Regional Coordinator for the Busoga sub-region and Patriotic Officer (PO) 028 under the organization’s leadership structure, through his message read by Owek James Mukembo urged members to protect the gains made by the ruling government through supporting Gen.Muhoozi adding that the organization’s current activities are focused on mobilization and endorsements. Mukembo stressed the importance of unity, discipline,…

St Kizito High School Namugongo hosted its annual 7th Green Expo & Fish attended by students from various institutions, alumni, parents, and well-wishers in a lively celebration of innovation, aquaculture and practical skills development on the school grounds. The festival, part of the school’s end-of-year program, is designed to showcase the hands-on learning initiatives that have become integral to the student’s education beyond traditional classroom activities. Learners showcased student-led projects in Energy (waste to briquettes, briquette oven technology, solar drying technology), Smart farming (solar irrigation, modern mushroom farming, smart poultry, black soldier-fly rearing, modern fish farming, vertical gardening, etc), Circular…

Uganda deserves to celebrate the people and platforms that genuinely promote its image to the world. In this regard, Safari Beats deserves appreciation for giving Jamaican dancehall star Spice an opportunity to perform in Uganda and, in the process, helping create a connection that continues to benefit the country beyond entertainment. Since performing in Uganda, Spice has been moving around with Ugandan products, showcasing them to her international audience and giving Brand Uganda valuable visibility. This is the kind of exposure that money alone cannot easily buy. Every time an international artist showcases Ugandan products, they help tell Uganda’s story,…

The Public Relations Association of Uganda (PRAU) has today launched its 50th Anniversary celebration roadmap and announced a four-day Golden Jubilee Summit scheduled for 20–23 October 2026 at the Source of the Nile Hotel in Jinja City, culminating in the 10th PRAU Excellence Awards on the evening of 23 October 2026. Founded on 22 May 1976, PRAU is the umbrella body for public and private sector public relations practitioners, communication specialists, brand managers and professionals in related disciplines in Uganda. Over the past five decades, the Association has championed the professionalisation of public relations, capacity building, ethical practice and advocacy,…

The Chairperson Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) utilised her Friday morning to personally conduct Human rights education to citizens who turned up at the UHRC stall in the ongoing exhibition at Lugogo. Hon. Mariam Wangadya took charge of the UHRC stall for the better part of today morning, freely entertaining questions, compliments and giving out a number of Information, Education and Communication (IEC) materials as well as Annual and special reports to every citizen who approached the UHRC stall. The exhibition, which is annually organised by the Uganda Manufacturers Association (UMA) has been running since last Friday (2nd October) and…

Uganda has reaffirmed its commitment to building a globally competitive coffee sector through increased production, improved quality, enhanced traceability, sustainability, value addition and stronger access to international markets during its inaugural participation in the 17th Swiss Coffee Trade Association (SCTA) Forum and Dinner in Montreux, Switzerland. Led by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Uganda’s Permanent Mission in Geneva, the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries and Private Sector actors in the Uganda Coffee Sector were welcomed to the Association The Ugandan delegation was led by Hon. Desire Muhooza, Minister of State for Agriculture, Rtd. Maj. Gen. David Kasura-Kyomukama,…

Steel & Tube Industries Ltd has been recognised with two awards by the Uganda Manufacturers Association (UMA) at the 32nd Uganda International Trade Fair (UGITF) 2026. The company won Best Sector Exhibitor in Building, Construction and Housing Technology and received an Appreciation Award as InKind Partner of the 32nd UGITF 2026. The Best Sector Exhibitor award recognises Steel & Tube’s showing in the Building, Construction and Housing Technology category at this year’s fair. The Appreciation Award acknowledges the company’s support as an in-kind partner of the 32nd edition. Speaking about the fair, Regina Namuwonge, Director Operations at Steel & Tube…

Leaders and sugarcane farmers in Namayingo District have renewed pressure on the Sugar Council to clear CN Sugar Factory for operation, saying the prolonged licensing stalemate has left growers counting heavy losses despite investing millions of shillings in anticipation of a ready market. Hundreds of residents made the appeal during a meeting with members of the Sugar Council at the CN Sugar premises in Namayingo Town Council on Friday, as officials returned to assess whether the company had fulfilled the requirements necessary to secure an operational licence. The construction of CN Sugar Factory was officially commissioned on August 9, 2024,…

For just Shs1,000, a passenger boarding a long-distance bus can now secure a financial safety net against the consequences of an accident. NIC Life Assurance Company Limited has introduced Route Cover, a passenger micro-life insurance product offering travellers on participating long-distance buses life, disability and hospital cash benefits. This was at Skyz Hotel in Naguru on Thursday. The cover provides Shs10 million for death, Shs10 million for total permanent disability and Shs50,000 hospital cash per day for up to 20 days following an insured accident. The product is aimed at easing the financial burden families can face after road crashes,…

dfcu Bank and CFAO Mobility Uganda today officially announced a vehicle asset-financing partnership aimed at increasing access to vehicle ownership through structured asset financing, bringing together one of Uganda’s leading financial institutions and the country’s leading mobility solutions provider. The partnership was announced during the launch of the all-new Toyota RAV4 and Toyota Land Cruiser FJ, held at the Toyota showroom on 1st Street, Industrial Area in Kampala. The partnership introduces an acquisition offer that combines vehicle financing with ownership benefits, giving customers a more accessible route to acquiring new Toyota vehicles. Under the offer, qualifying customers will be able to…