Uganda’s journey to first oil in the eyes of the public
By Jackie R.N. Kasimbi Recently, as a form of government accountability, the Head of Public Service and Secretary to Cabinet, Ms. Lucy Nakyobe led a delegation of Permanent Secretaries Dr. Aminah Zawedde of Ministry of ICT & National Guidance, Eng. Irene Batebe of Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development together
Masadde recognized among Africa’s 100 Most Influential Women
The Uganda Institute of Banking and Financial Services (UIBFS) Chief Executive Officer, Goretti Masadde, has been recognized among Africa’s 100 Most Influential Women for 2025. She earns herself this prestigious award for being recognized as a visionary leader at UIBFS where she is the first female CEO. While in office,
Over 140 Students Graduate from EACOP Academy Kigumba
The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) Ltd, in partnership with the Uganda Petroleum Institute Kigumba (UPIK), has celebrated the graduation of 141 students from the EACOP Academy. The graduates were trained in Mechanical, Electrical, Production, Instrumentation, Leadership, and Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) disciplines marking a significant milestone in EACOP’s commitment to building local capacity and
How the Iron Sheets Case Shattered Minister Lugoloobi’s Life
State Minister for Planning Amos Lugoloobi has opened up about the emotional and personal toll of the iron sheets scandal that saw him arrested, detained, and charged with corruption in 2023. From losing his U.S. visa and bank accounts to facing public humiliation, the minister says the ordeal left him
SanlamAllianz launches its brand in Ugand
Sanlam and Allianz, the two insurance giants who formed Africa’s largest non-banking financial services company through a joint venture named SanlamAllianz in 2023, have launched their SanlamAllianz brand in Uganda. The launch comes as at a time when Uganda’s insurance landscape is undergoing significant transformation, marked by accelerated growth, digital integration, and
Bell To Sum Up Nationwide Flavour Journey With Kampala Obafest
Bell is proud to announce the main event of the 2025 Bell ObaFest, set to take place on Saturday, 15th November 2025, at the Millennium Grounds in Kampala. This year’s festival, under the theme “Flavour for Your Flavour,” celebrates the Bell Citrus and Bell Honey innovations and wraps up a
NUP’s Olivia Lutaaya Charged with Unlawful Drilling
National Unity Platform (NUP) member Olivia Lutaaya has been charged with unlawful drilling at the party’s offices in Makerere-Kavule, Kampala. Lutaaya was among 89 NUP supporters arrested and detained last Friday as party president Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, also known as Bobi Wine, traveled to Bwizibwera in Mbarara District to canvass
Behind Bars: The 303 Children Who Call Prison Home
In the quiet corners of Uganda’s prisons, 303 children wake up each morning to the sound of keys and metal gates not alarm clocks or school bells. They live with their mothers behind bars, their childhoods unfolding in places built for punishment, not play. According to the Uganda Prisons Service
From Kampala to Mauritius: Mwanje Inspires Audiences with Global Storytelling
The sound of waves hitting the white shores of Mauritius became a rhythm of inspiration for Mwanje Tonny, a Ugandan storyteller whose camera captures not just scenery, but the soul of people and places. “Every sunrise here feels like a story waiting to be told,” he says. “Seeing such beauty
PACEID Launches Uganda Connect International Buyers Week to Boost Global Trade
The Presidential Advisory Committee on Exports and Industrial Development (PACEID) has officially launched the Uganda Connect International Buyers Week, an initiative aimed at boosting international trade and positioning Uganda as a competitive global supplier. The event was announced at a launch ceremony held at the Sheraton Kampala Hotel, ahead of
