Author: Sandra Kisakye

For years, retirement savings have seemed out of reach for many Ugandans working in the informal sector. But that is changing as the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) rolls out its SmartLife Flexi grassroots campaign, bringing social security services directly to communities across the country. The nationwide initiative is helping boda boda riders, farmers, traders, market vendors, artisans, mechanics, salon operators, tailors and other self-employed Ugandans access flexible retirement savings that match the realities of their daily incomes. Over the past several months, NSSF teams have travelled to various districts including; Omoro, Bududa, Sironko, Lira, Ggaba, Mubende, Kyegegwa, Kiryandongo and…

The Public Relations Association of Uganda (PRAU) has today launched the 5th National Public Relations Symposium at MultiChoice Uganda head offices in Kololo, Kampala Uganda. The symposium will take place on 3rd July at Golf Course Hotel in Kampala. The 5th National PR Symposium marks one of the flagship activities leading to PRAU’s official Golden Jubilee celebrations in October and will run under the theme, “Beyond Headlines: Strategic Communication for Effective Organisations,”. The event will bring together communications professionals, policymakers, corporate executives, development communication practitioners, government communicators, academia, students and international public relations experts to examine the evolving role of…

Stakeholders in Uganda and the entire great lakes region are celebrating the victory of Namugongo based St Kizito High School, a centre of academic excellence in the region , after it emerged among the Top 10 Shortlisted Schools of the World’s Best School Prizes 2026 for the Environmental Action. Link to the Public Vote site: vote.worldsbestschool.org Tap on Select category ⁠Select Environmental Action ⁠Select School: St Kizito High School Namugongo ⁠ Tap on read more: to get a full description of why st Kizito High School Namugongo deserves the Prize ⁠Tap Vote and proceed The school was selected from thousands of…

NCBA Bank Uganda has today signed a strategic partnership agreement with MAT Abacus Business School to deliver business training, coaching and mentorship to Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) under the Bank’s Enterprise Development Program. The partnership marks a significant milestone in NCBA Bank’s commitment to empowering Ugandan businesses beyond financing by equipping entrepreneurs with the skills, knowledge and capabilities required to build sustainable and successful enterprises. Through the Enterprise Development Program, SME customers of NCBA Bank will have access to structured business development support at no cost. MAT Abacus will provide specialized training, coaching and mentorship focused on critical areas…

Uganda’s ambition to accelerate economic growth and unlock private sector potential will depend on how quickly stakeholders align policy, capital and partnerships into coordinated, action-driven outcomes, dfcu Bank has said. The call was made during the Foreign Chambers Policy Summit in Kampala, where government leaders, private sector executives, development partners, investors and economists convened to examine the implications of the FY2026/27 National Budget, labour reforms and emerging legislative developments on the business environment. Speaking at the summit, Kate Kiiza, Executive Director and Chief Corporate & Institutional Banking Officer at dfcu Bank, emphasized that while Uganda has made progress in policy…

On the heels of International Sickle Cell Awareness Day (June 19), dfcu Bank handed over upgraded sanitation facilities and enhanced patient waiting areas at Mulago National Referral Hospital’s Sickle Cell Clinic, capping a multi-year journey of awareness, advocacy, and tangible support for Ugandans living with this debilitating genetic condition. The handover comes at the culmination of dfcu Bank’s recent Sickle Cell Walk and a series of community health camps, underscoring the bank’s evolving role from raising awareness to delivering concrete improvements in patient dignity and care. Uganda bears one of the world’s heaviest burdens of Sickle cell disease (SCD), ranking fifth globally.…

As Uganda’s education sector confronts rising costs, increasing regulatory complexity, and shifting global standards, dfcu Bank has signaled a deeper strategic commitment to supporting institutional growth, sustainability, and long-term resilience, particularly within the country’s international schools’ segment. This position emerged during a high-level International Schools Forum hosted at dfcu’s Nakasero headquarters, convening school proprietors, education regulators, curriculum providers, and private sector partners to examine the structural challenges and emerging opportunities shaping education delivery in Uganda. The dialogue comes at a time when private and international schools are under pressure to balance international accreditation standards with local operating realities; from foreign…

Kampala International University (KIU) has unveiled an ambitious vision to become one of Africa’s top ten universities within the next decade, while expanding postgraduate scholarship opportunities, deepening research excellence, and strengthening competency-based education to produce graduates equipped for the demands of a rapidly evolving global economy. The commitment was reaffirmed during the university’s 33rd Graduation Ceremony held at the KIU Western Campus in Ishaka, where 1,844 students graduated across various disciplines. Among them were 100 First Class graduates, while 52.6 percent completed programmes in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), reflecting the institution’s commitment to supporting Uganda’s science, innovation and…

Of late, there is a great appreciation of what Public Relations professionals bring to the table. This is because organizations continue to face a critical need to communicate strategically with their publics or audiences; simply call them, stakeholders. When you mention that you are a PR professional, most minds swiftly run to Press Release distribution, a funny irony that both share the exact acronym. Gone are the days when the profession was just about media relations and blasting out press statements. Today, it is about mapping who your stakeholders are and aligning your strategic communication to mirror exactly what the…

The National Tourism Events Organizers Federation (NTEOF) has urged government to address the growing challenges facing Uganda’s tourism events industry, particularly high security deployment costs, limited access to affordable financing, and the 18% VAT charged on event tickets. Speaking on the national broadcaster, NTEOF President Demo Riley said tourism events contribute significantly to tourism, jobs, and economic growth, yet organizers continue to operate under difficult conditions. “Our major challenges are high security costs, limited access to affordable financing, and the 18% VAT on tickets. We need government intervention to make the sector sustainable,” Riley said. He noted that beyond mandatory…