Beyond Protocol: Rwabwogo Applauds Semivolos for Hands-On Diplomacy
The Chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee on Exports and Industrial Development (PACEID), Odrek Rwabwogo, has hailed outgoing Russian Ambassador Vladlen Semivolos as more than just a diplomat, describing him as a trusted ally in advancing Uganda’s export ambitions. In a statement shared on X (formerly Twitter), Rwabwogo praised Semivolos
Government Moves to Calm Fuel Fears Amid Middle East Tensions
The Government has stepped in to reassure the public that Uganda’s fuel supply remains steady, even as escalating tensions in the Middle East continue to rattle global oil markets. In a joint statement released on March 30, the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development and the Uganda National Oil Company
KCB Bank Positions Local Contractors for Uganda’s Oil & Gas Windfall
As Uganda edges closer to a multibillion-dollar oil and gas boom, KCB Bank Uganda is moving to ensure local contractors are not left watching from the sidelines, but actively competing for a share of the lucrative deals. At a high-level CEO forum hosted by the Uganda National Association of Building
Inside Trump, Museveni and Bobi Wine’s ‘Zoom Meeting’ Over Uganda’s Political Dispute
In a dramatic turn of events, U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly chaired a high-level virtual meeting between President-elect Yoweri Museveni and opposition figure Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, in an attempt to resolve Uganda’s ongoing political tensions. The alleged meeting comes two weeks after Bobi Wine reportedly
Uganda’s Pharmaceutical Body Pushes for Compliance in Pharmacist Registration
The Pharmaceutical Society of Uganda (PSU) has called on scientists who meet the minimum requirements for registration as pharmacists in Uganda to apply for membership and formal registration. PSU is the national professional body for pharmacists, established under the Pharmacy and Drugs Act. It is governed by a Council mandated
Uganda Baati Champions Women’s Empowerment at ‘Give to Gain’ Forum
Uganda Baati Limited (UBL) convened a high-impact women’s empowerment forum at its Head Office in Kampala, drawing together women leaders, professionals, entrepreneurs, and partners for an afternoon centred on connection, inspiration, and shared growth. Held under the theme “Give to Gain,” the engagement fostered a supportive space where participants exchanged
Inside Shs 376.2 Billion U.S. Digital Health Infrastructure to Uganda
In a landmark ceremony at the Ministry of Health on March 31, the United States Government officially transferred over $100 million (Shs 376.2 billion) worth of digital health infrastructure to Uganda. The handover includes digital platforms, data systems, computing equipment, and key personnel to strengthen Uganda’s health security and national
From Groundnuts to Innovation: Women Rise in Agribusiness at Heifer Celebration
For years, Sylvia Namukose tilled her small garden in Kibale, growing just enough groundnuts to get by. Today, she speaks in tonnes. Her transformation mirrors the stories celebrated at a Women’s Day event organised by Heifer International, where women from across Uganda gathered not just to be recognised, but to
Coca Cola Rewards Top Distributors with Delivery Tuk Tuks
Coca Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU) has rewarded 54 top performing distributors with fully kitted Tuk Tuk delivery vehicles under its Tuk Tuk Peak Challenge, aimed at boosting last mile distribution across the country. The initiative recognised distributors who achieved peak sales targets, equipping them with practical tools to expand their
Kampala Revellers Enjoy Early Easter Vibes at Reminisce
Kampala’s social scene came alive over the weekend as revellers gathered for a nostalgic and high-energy celebration at the March 2026 edition of Reminisce Kadanke, sponsored by Stanbic Bank’s FlexiPay. Held along First Street in the city’s industrial area and hosted at Club Guvnor, the event dubbed The Daytime Disco
