In Uganda today, falling sick is not just a health risk; it is a financial gamble. In a country where many citizens survive on barely 1 dollar a day, one hospital visit can wipe out savings and force families into debt, compounding existing economic hardship. Each year, the World Bank estimates that nearly one million…
In Uganda today, falling sick is not just a health risk; it is a financial gamble. In a country where many citizens survive on barely 1 dollar a day, one hospital visit can wipe out savings and force families into debt, compounding existing economic hardship. Each year, the World Bank estimates that nearly one million…
Uganda’s next generation of technology leaders has taken a major step forward following the unveiling of the inaugural cohort of the Airtel Africa Tech Fellowship, a UGX 3.85 billion programme designed to fully support 20 outstanding students from underprivileged backgrounds pursuing studies in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Launched by the Airtel Africa Foundation,…
YAOUNDE, Cameroon — Africa’s water and sanitation crisis can no longer be treated as a purely engineering challenge but requires decisive leadership anchored in a systems approach that integrates governance, finance, climate resilience and social equity, according to Dr. Eng. Silver Mugisha, Managing Director of the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC). Dr. Mugisha delivered…
As a parent, I live by two calendars. The first is the one on my wall, marked with birthdays, work deadlines, and family events. The second lives in my head and never lets me rest. It is the school calendar: term opening dates, fee deadlines, and the quiet countdown to the moment when a child…
There is a quiet moment that happens at every creative graduation. Not when names are called or certificates handed over, but when students look around and realize they are no longer “learning artists.” They are professionals now. That moment defined the Artfield Institute of Design’s 8th graduation ceremony, where the Class of 2025 gathered with…
The Rotary Club of Masindi has reaffirmed its commitment to implementing two major projects at Masindi General Hospital; a Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) initiative and a Maternal and Child Health project set to be officially handed over on February 5, 2026. The reaffirmation was made during a stakeholders’ meeting attended by Rotary leaders, hospital…
Airtel Africa Plc recorded a strong financial performance for the nine months ended December 31, 2025, with profit after tax rising to $586 million, up sharply from $248 million in the prior year. The 136.6% increase was driven by higher operating profits and a favourable swing in foreign exchange and derivative positions, which moved to…
Uganda participated in Gulfood for the first time from 26–30 January 2026, exhibiting under the Made in Uganda brand. The debut marked an important milestone, with the Uganda pavilion attracting strong interest from buyers, distributors, investors, and industry leaders from the Middle East and other international markets. The exhibition highlighted Uganda’s growing strength in value…
Uganda Police Force has intensified operations against criminal activity in the Kampala Metropolitan Area, resulting in the arrest of more than 100 suspects in coordinated security crackdowns targeting known crime hotspots. According to police, the operations are part of ongoing efforts to dismantle criminal networks involved in drug abuse, robbery, theft, and other unlawful activities…
Every beginning of a year comes with noise. Planners sell out, club and association memberships surge, and timelines overflow with bold declarations of what people intend to achieve. Everyone seems in a hurry to announce what they will accomplish by the end of 2026. New businesses will be launched, new qualifications pursued, income targets set,…
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