NSSF Awards Shs118 Billion in Contracts to Local Suppliers
The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has announced that by the end of the current financial year 2024/25, it will have awarded contracts worth Shs118 billion to suppliers. The revelation…
Read moreMuseveni Pushes for Regional Trade Dominance at Munyonyo Conference
Uganda’s ambitious plan to grow its economy tenfold takes center stage this week as government officials, business leaders, and development partners gather at Speke Resort Munyonyo for the crucial Trade…
Read moreFrom Combat to Construction: Govt Gives ADF Returnees a Fresh Start in Rwenzori
In a significant move to support the reintegration and economic empowerment of former Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) combatants, the Ugandan government has donated a state-of-the-art brick-making machine to returnees in…
Read moreEast Africa Moves to Boost Trade in Services with New Private Sector Proposals
Private sector leaders from across the East African Community (EAC) have approved a series of proposals aimed at boosting trade in services, a move expected to drive economic growth and…
Read moreNWSC and Luwero Industries Team Up to Revolutionize Water Supply in Uganda
In an extensive endeavor to enhance the effectiveness of water supply and stimulate local innovations in engineering, the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) has partnered with Luwero Industries Limited.…
Read moreBank of Uganda Takes Financial Literacy to Karamoja with Town Hall Meetings
The Bank of Uganda is scheduled to conduct a series of Town Hall Meetings in Moroto Municipality on Wednesday, March 5, and Thursday, March 6, 2025. This is meant to…
Read moreMuseveni Opens Milk Processing Factory in Kiruhura: New Era for Farmers and Jobs
President Yoweri Museveni has opened the BENNI Foods factory in Kiruhura District, a huge boost to the dairy industry of Uganda. The newly established milk processing factory, located on Kaguta…
Read moreYoung Africa Works Conversation: Paving the Way to Youth-Led Entrepreneurship in Uganda
Creative initiatives by Ugandan entrepreneurs are at the forefront to drive economic transformation through productivity improvements in key sectors. However, with over 700,000 graduates entering the job market every year…
Read morePresident Museveni Heads to Ibanda to Evaluate Parish Development Model Progress
President Yoweri Museveni is set to visit Ibanda District on February 25, 2025, as part of his ongoing tour to assess the impact of the Parish Development Model (PDM). This…
Read moreMakerere University Unveils New Center to Revolutionize Uganda’s Agriculture Policies
In a major step towards revolutionizing Uganda’s agriculture industry, Makerere University has opened the Agricultural Policy Research Center (APRC). The new center falls under the College of Agricultural and Environmental…
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