Stanbic’s China Trade Forum 2026 to unlock investment and export opportunities for Uganda

Government officials, diplomats, financial institutions, investors and private sector leaders are expected to convene in Kampala for the China Trade Forum 2026, a high-level engagement aimed at strengthening Uganda-China trade…

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Ugandan Migrant Workers Face Rising Distress Abroad, Foreign Affairs Ministry Warns

Ugandan migrant workers who sought greener pastures abroad are now living in severe distress as a result of labour externalisation pressures.   The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Hon.…

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MPs quiz UEDCL over delayed electricity connections

Legislators have put the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) on the spot over persistent delays in connecting Ugandans to the national grid and the continued power blackouts across the…

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How EACOP’s Technical Training is Breaking Stereotypes and Empowering Women in East Africa

Industrial progress is often measured by the numbers: tonnes of steel installed, kilometers of pipeline built, or megawatts of energy delivered. But there’s another measure that’s just as important, even…

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MTN Uganda Deepens Health Partnerships with 2026 Y’ello Care Maternal Health Drive

MTN Uganda has today launched the 2026 edition of its annual 21 Days of Y’ello Care campaign, committing employee volunteer time, technology solutions and infrastructure support to improve maternal and…

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165 Women-Led Enterprises Graduate as Stanbic, GIZ-WE4D Advance Uganda’s Green Economy Agenda

A total of 165 women-led enterprises have officially graduated from the Green Businesses and Jobs for the Green Transformation Project, marking a major milestone in efforts to strengthen women’s entrepreneurship,…

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Businessman Mungu Feni Crowned Gospel Artist of the Year at Breakthrough Awards

Ugandan gospel musician Mungu Feni has been named Gospel Artist of the Year at the Breakthrough Awards, earning one of the industry’s top honours and reinforcing his growing influence in…

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Uganda, UK Explore New Health Investment and Research Partnerships

Uganda and the United Kingdom have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral health cooperation, with senior government officials, NHS leaders, diaspora health professionals and global health partners convening in Kampala…

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UK Student Visa Update Leaves Most African Applicants Subject to Financial Proof Rules

The United Kingdom has updated its student visa rules, exempting nationals of only three African countries from submitting proof of funds when applying for Student and Child Student visas. Under…

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KCB Bank Uganda Joins National Call to End Malaria at Parliamentary Malaria Walk

Thousands of Ugandans from Parliament, government ministries, development partners, civil society, the private sector and local communities came together over the weekend for the 2026 Parliamentary Malaria Walk, united by…

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