Author: Sandra Kisakye

The Government of Uganda, through the Ministry of Water and Environment (MWE), is implementing the Investing in Forests and Protected Areas for Climate-Smart Development (IFPA-CD) Project, a two-year initiative funded by the World Bank. The project falls under the component titled “Intensive Mixed Use Agroforestry Systems on Household Plots” and is designed to promote sustainable land use and climate-smart agriculture across Uganda. The initiative is being implemented by Catholic Relief Services (CRS) in partnership with the International Centre for Research in Agroforestry (ICRAF) and the Environmental Conservation Trust of Uganda (ECOTRUST). CRS, which was contracted by the Ministry of Water…

For years, the intersection of economic survival and ecological preservation in Uganda has been framed as an unavoidable conflict. For a smallholder family to put food on the table or pay school fees, a hillside often had to be cleared for fuel or agriculture. Today, as the world marks World Environment Day under the theme “Inspired by Nature: For Climate. For Our Future,” the spotlight is on global climate action, sustainability, and environmental awareness. This celebration comes at a time when a fundamental shift in environmental economics is challenging old narratives, proving that rural communities can achieve greater financial security by…

Crossgates Connect Limited, a UK-registered trade technology company with an operating presence in Uganda, has aligned its AI-powered export-readiness infrastructure with Uganda’s national value-addition and economic transformation agenda under the Government’s Tenfold Growth Strategy. Uganda’s Tenfold Growth Strategy seeks to move the economy from an approximately USD 50 billion base toward a USD 500 billion economy by 2040, driven by export growth, industrialisation, value addition and technology-enabled productivity. Crossgates Connect is positioning its flagship solution, STIV AI + Verified Trade Passport, as a private-sector verification and export-readiness layer that supports Uganda’s agro-industrialisation, SME competitiveness and international market-access objectives. “Uganda has the products. Uganda has farmers, processors,…

Uganda’s tourism and events industry has taken a significant step toward greater collaboration and structured growth following the appointment of Demo Riley as President of the National Tourism Events Organizers Federation (NTEOF), the umbrella body representing over 40 leading tourism and cultural event organizers across the country. Established with the support of the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities and the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB), NTEOF was formed to champion advocacy, coordination, collaboration, and sustainable development within Uganda’s tourism events sector. The federation’s leadership brings together some of the industry’s most influential figures, with Demo Riley serving as President, Aly…

Gomba West Member of Parliament Robina Gureme Rwakoojo has officially declared her intentions to contest for the position of Deputy Speaker Parliament of Uganda. Rwakoojo vowed to improve the debating skills of fellow legislators once elected for the mentioned position. Robina, who served in the Ministry of Justice for over two decades, promised to strengthen political debate and deliberative discourse in the House. “Vote for someone who has integrity, who is impartial and who will improve the quality of debate in Parliament ,” Robina said on Tuesday in a phone interview. Her remarks come against the backdrop of public concern over the level…

One of the most famous faces behind the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU), Jacque Aguram Namuyonga, a seasoned lawyer, entrepreneur, and political mobilizer is celebrating her birthday today. On this special day, many ardent fans of the city lawyer took to social media to send their love and wishes. Namuyonga took to social media platform X to express the delight of being overwhelmed with wishes since midnight. Originally Kamonkoli sub-county, Budaka District in Eastern Uganda, Namuyonga’s journey is a testament to perseverance, education, and dedication. She began her academic journey at Kamonkoli College, where she completed her Uganda Certificate of…

The Public Relations Association of Uganda (PRAU) launched the PRAU Run at NRG Radio, aimed at raising UGX 800 million to establish a home for Uganda’s PR community. The PRAU Governing Council flagged off the fundraising with a contribution of UGX100 million. This year’s PRAU Run, held under the theme Run for the PRAU Home forms part of a series of activities the Association has lined up to celebrate its Golden Jubilee, marking 50 years since its founding in 1976. Launching the 2026 PRAU Run, Ronald Beinomugisha, PRAU Vice President, said, “As we celebrate 50 years, this run is more than a…

The Former Minister of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, Frank Tumwebaze, has flagged off Uganda’s inaugural export of canned pineapples to China, describing it as a major breakthrough in the country’s agro-industrialisation drive and export market expansion. Tumwebaze said 104 metric tonnes of processed pineapples were exported by DESHIBURG Company, an investor operating under the Uganda-China Agriculture Cooperation Industrial Park in Luwero District. “Straight from the swearing-in ceremony, I dashed to Luwero to flag-off the inaugural export of 104 metric tonnes of canned pineapples to China by DESHIBURG company,” Tumwebaze said. The minister said DESHIBURG is the first investor in…

PRETORIA, South Africa – As the demand for premium smart devices continues to surge across the nation, Theboss_tech, a leading tech retailer based in Pretoria, is setting a new standard for accessibility, security, and social media-driven customer engagement. Founded by entrepreneur Gilford Mubvumi, the company has rapidly grown into a trusted name for premium iPhones and smart technology, amassing a dedicated following of over 154,000 users and millions of content views online. Operating with a customer-first philosophy, Theboss_tech distinguishes itself through its Secure Cash on Delivery model, eliminating the traditional anxieties associated with online tech purchases. This commitment to trust…

More than 800 runners participated in the inaugural TMR Mama Run this Mother’s Day weekend, as  TMR International Hospital brought together families, fitness enthusiasts, mothers, and community members for a wellness event dedicated to celebrating mothers and raising awareness about critical  women’s health issues. Held under the broader theme of promoting women’s wellness, the run focused not only on post- pregnancy restoration and maternal health, but also on increasing awareness about women’s cancers, peri- menopause, reproductive health, childbirth complications, mental wellness, fitness, and preventive  healthcare for women across all age groups. Runners began arriving as early as 5:00 AM at…