MTN switches on solar power to cut emissions
MTN Uganda has commissioned a state-of-the-art solar power system at its headquarters in Kampala, marking a significant step in its drive to reduce carbon emissions, improve energy efficiency and cut reliance on conventional power sources. The installation, valued at more than $370,000, comprises 1,188 solar panels with a total installed
dfcu Bank backs Ojok’s coffee push as Northern Uganda turns to agribusiness for transformation
dfcu Bank is deepening its support for agricultural transformation in Northern Uganda, backing young farmer Alfred Ojok’s expanding coffee venture as part of a broader push to unlock agribusiness potential under Uganda’s National Development Plan IV (NDP IV). Uganda is targeting an economic leap from about $50 billion to $500
Uganda turns to commercial diplomacy to sharpen tourism push ahead of POATE 2026
Uganda is increasingly leaning on commercial diplomacy to strengthen its tourism footprint in key international markets, as preparations intensify for the 2026 Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo (POATE). The renewed approach brings the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) into closer coordination with diplomatic missions abroad,
Four UPDF senior officers charged over alleged fuel diversion scandal
Four senior officers of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) have been charged before the General Court Martial in Makindye over allegations of diverting large quantities of operational fuel for personal use, in a case that has put military logistics under fresh scrutiny. The accused include Brigadier General James Barigye
Museveni leans on Church as Uganda’s transformation drive gathers pace
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has positioned the Church as a key pillar in Uganda’s development agenda, urging faith leaders to move beyond spiritual guidance and actively drive household wealth creation. In a message delivered on his behalf by State Minister for Economic Monitoring Beatrice Akello Akori, Museveni said religious institutions
China injects $1m into Uganda refugee response as fresh arrivals surge
China has injected $1 million (Shs 3.8 billion) into Uganda’s refugee response, marking a significant shift as Beijing steps directly into humanitarian support for the country’s growing influx of new arrivals. The funding, channelled through the Office of the Prime Minister and implemented by Finn Church Aid, will target vulnerable
Museveni hails China investment drive as $300m Yaobai clinker plant
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has commended China’s growing investment drive in Africa, saying it is accelerating Uganda’s industrialisation agenda and reducing the country’s dependence on imports. Speaking at the commissioning of Phase One of the 6,000-tonne clinker production line by Yaobai Cement in Nanduget, Moroto district, Museveni described the project
Closing the Gap Between Digital Awareness and Real Adoption in Mukono’s MSMEs.
By Ambrose Dillan Masengere In Mukono, digital tools are no longer unfamiliar to small business owners. Mobile phones, social media pages and mobile money platforms are firmly embedded in everyday enterprise operations. Yet for many micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), these tools remain underutilized. Present in business activity, but
State Names Fred Nyanzi as Witness in Case Against Mufumbiro, Eddie Mutwe and NUP Members
The State has lined up Fred Nyanzi Ssentamu, brother to National Unity Platform (NUP) president Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, as a key witness in the unlawful drilling case against 21 NUP supporters. NUP spokesperson Alex Waiswa Mufumbiro is jointly charged alongside 20 others, including Edward Ssebufu, also known as Eddie Mutwe,
Govt Softens Stance on Trade Order, Pledges New Markets for Displaced Vendors
Government has moved to reassure traders affected by the ongoing Trade Order enforcement, pledging alternative trading spaces as concerns mount over the methods being used to clear vendors from urban streets. The commitment was made by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Local Government, Ben Kumumanya, during a high-level
