Experts from Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) and African Organization for Standardization (ARSO) in a group photo Experts from Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) and African Organization for Standardization (ARSO) on Monday, September 22, launched 15 African Standards for Edible Insects and Capacity Building on Good Farming and
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A customer signs a contract Uganda’s bancassurance sector is undergoing a clear transformation, marked by accelerating adoption, stronger product-market fit, and growing recognition of insurance as a key component of both personal and institutional financial planning. Recent performance data underscores this shift, with several institutions reporting strong year-on-year growth across
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By Christopher Burke Uganda’s urban population is rapidly expanding and nowhere is this more visible than in Kampala. The capital city has experienced significant growth in informal settlements over the past two decades, driven largely by young people migrating in search of employment and affordable housing. Today, an estimated 60
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The Electoral Commission (EC) has urged Ugandans of voting age to exercise their constitutional rights by turning out in large numbers to vote in the 2026 general elections instead of succumbing to apathy or protests. EC spokesperson Julius Mucunguzi made the appeal following a report by the Netherlands Institute for
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dfcu Bank top leadership team and Guest of Honour Richard Rwabuhinga pose for a group photo shortly after opening the dfcu Bank Fort Portal branch in Fort Portal Tourism City on Wednesday 24th September 2025 dfcu Bank, one of Uganda’s leading financial institutions, has officially launched its 55th branch in
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Daniel Ogong - Head Marketing and Communication Stanbic Bank After eight years of distinguished service, Stanbic Bank Uganda has announced that Daniel Ogong, the long-serving Head of Brand & Marketing will be leaving the role effective October 1, 2025. Widely regarded as one of Uganda’s most influential marketing leaders, Ogong
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Dr. Pascal Musoli, Senior Research Officer at NaCORI The European Union (EU), through its partnership with the French Agricultural Research Centre for International Development (CIRAD), is playing a pivotal role in advancing coffee research in Uganda. With a commitment of €713,000, the EU is supporting the National Coffee Research Institute
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NSSF Managing Director, Patrick Ayota The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has asked the government to allow it participate directly in the development of the country’s infrastructure projects. NSSF that grew by 17.5 percent in 2024/2025 financial year to UGX 26 trillion, has most of its investments in the financial
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Traffic master plan The traffic police have released a plan for the routes that will be accessed by presidential candidates during nominations. According to the plan developed by directorate of traffic headed by AIGP Lawrence Nuwabiine, no candidate will pass through the middle of the city on roads such as
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EC Chairperson Justice, Simon Byabakama The Electoral Commission (EC) has barred the Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) from fielding a presidential candidate in the 2026 elections, citing breaches of the party’s own constitution and binding court orders. The decision followed a meeting on Sunday, September 21, between EC officials and key
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