Minister Kuteesa Kamuli Lauds Stanbic-France Partnership as 106 Green Enterprises Graduate
Minister of State for Gender and Culture, Mary Kuteesa Kamuli, has commended Stanbic and the Embassy of France in Uganda for championing women and youth-led green enterprises, describing their collaboration as a practical example of how strategic partnerships can accelerate Uganda’s economic transformation. Speaking as Guest of Honour at the
Gov’t sets next year’s budget at Shs79.22 trillion
Uganda’s preliminary national budget resource envelope for the financial year 2027/28 has been set at Shs79.22 trillion, representing a reduction of Shs5.17 trillion from the Shs84.39 trillion budget for the current financial year. The new figure was announced by the Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury (PSST), Ramathan Ggoobi,
Shilling slides to near record low as dollar demand rises
The Uganda shilling weakened further against the US dollar this week, sliding to near record lows as strong demand for foreign currency from manufacturers, energy and telecommunications companies put renewed pressure on the local unit. The shilling opened the week at Shs3,895/3,905 against the dollar before weakening to Shs3,945/3,955 on
How ex-UPDF officer Katungi was extradited to US over drug trafficking, firearms charges
Former Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) officer Michael Katungi Mpeirwe has been extradited to the United States to face trial on charges of drug trafficking, firearms offences and providing material support to a designated foreign terrorist organisation. Mpeirwe was picked up from Luzira Prison at about 6am on Saturday and
Leku Pilli sweeps Adjumani West, wins seat left by Gen Moses Ali
NRM candidate James Leku Pilli has taken over the Adjumani West parliamentary seat after securing an overwhelming victory in Thursday’s by-election, beating his independent rival Gasper Draga by 9,864 votes. Leku polled 12,423 votes against Draga’s 2,559 in an election that attracted more than 15,000 voters, according to results announced
Hilda Man loses bid to overturn Ameria Kyambadde’s election
The High Court has dismissed a petition by Kiyaga Hillary Innocent aka Dr Hilda Man challenging the election of former minister Ameria Kyambadde as the Mawokota North Member of Parliament, after finding that his application for discovery of electoral documents was too broad and ambiguous. Kiyaga had dragged the Electoral
Uganda steps up push to turn mineral wealth into industrial growth
As Uganda moves to turn its mineral wealth into greater industrial and economic value, dfcu Bank has stepped up support for players across the mining value chain, offering financing, insurance and foreign exchange risk management solutions. The bank says its interventions are targeting some of the key challenges limiting investment
Ndere Cultural Centre Launches Drive to Digitize Uganda’s Culture in Primary Schools
Ndere Cultural Centre has launched an initiative to digitize Uganda’s cultural heritage and introduce indigenous knowledge into primary schools through the Uganda Primary Schools Cultural Digitisation and Musicality Festival. The programme, unveiled during a Culture Consultation Group workshop at Ndere Cultural Center in Kampala, seeks to record cultural knowledge from
Court remands Bagonza Over Shs171m PACEID funds
The Anti-Corruption Court in Kampala has charged Matthew Bagonza, the Head of Secretariat of the Presidential Advisory Committee on Exports and Industrial Development (PACEID), with money laundering over the alleged transfer of Shs171 million from PACEID to his personal bank account. Bagonza, who is also an aide to PACEID
Harshad Barot at 65: Celebrating a Life of Enterprise, Family and Resilience
Sixty-five years of life, more than three decades in business and a journey that began with just USD 150, Harshad Barot has plenty to celebrate today. As the founder and Chairman of Tirupati Group marks his 65th birthday on September 17, friends, family, business associates and the wider business community
