Author: Irene Namagembe
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Airtel Money and Uganda Revenue Authority Partner to Revolutionise Tax and Fee Payments
Kampala, Uganda -Airtel Money has announced a groundbreaking partnership with the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) aimed at transforming how Ugandans fulfill their civic obligations making tax and fee payments faster, easier, and more accessible than ever before. With this collaboration, Ugandans can now pay taxes, renew passports, secure business licenses, or settle any URA obligation…
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Dfcu Bank Uplifts Young Learners Through School Outreach in Abayita Ababiri
Kampala, Uganda – dfcu Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to community upliftment and customer engagement through an impactful outreach to Conbert Modern Primary School, a valued customer located in Abayita Ababiri along Entebbe Road. The initiative, led by the Bank’s Internal Audit Domain and supported by the Abayita Ababiri Branch, reflects dfcu’s long-standing dedication to…
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FDC mourns the passing of founding member, business tycoon Garuga
The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) is in mourning following the death of one of its founding members and a respected business mogul, James Musinguzi Garuga, who passed away on the morning of August 6, 2025, at Nakasero Hospital in Kampala. Garuga, a prominent figure both in Uganda’s business and political circles, is remembered as…
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Personal Branding Masterclass to attract top Executives
Kampala, Uganda- Professionals from various sectors are set to converge at Protea Skyz Hotel, Naguru on Friday, 8th August 2025 for the highly anticipated Personal Branding Masterclass, organized by award-winning communications strategist and personal branding researcher Lyn Tukei Under the theme “Building a Personal Brand That Works as Hard as You Do,” the half-day hybrid masterclass…
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Rotary Club of Muyenga Forest Hills Officially Chartered, Poised to Transform Community
KAMPALA, Uganda – The Rotary Club of Muyenga Forest Hills has been chartered this evening in a vibrant ceremony held at Forest Park Muyenga, marking a significant milestone in the club’s mission to serve and uplift the local community. The event was graced by District Governor 9214, Christine Kawooya Kyeyune, alongside other distinguished guests and…
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Mastercard Honors DTB for Leading POS Transactions
Kampala, Uganda — Diamond Trust Bank Uganda (DTB) has been recognized by Mastercard for achieving the highest card usage at point-of-sale (POS) transaction volumes in Uganda’s banking industry. The award was presented by Mr. Ali Shehryar, Mastercard’s Senior Vice President, and East Africa Country Manager, in a ceremony celebrating DTB’s leadership in promoting secure and convenient…
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Museveni Encourages Catholic Women to Embrace Commercial Farming for Economic Growth
KAMPALA: President Yoweri Museveni has called on Catholic women across Africa to work towards the elimination of subsistence farming, saying it is a key driver of poverty and backwardness. “When families rise out of poverty through commercial farming, manufacturing, services, and ICT, it becomes easier to address the remaining challenges faced by women,” he said.…
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Search and Rescue Stakeholders Workshops Held in Kanungu, Rukungiri, and Kasese
From July 21 to 25, 2025, the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA), in partnership with the Ministry of Works and Transport’s Maritime Department and the Uganda Red Cross Society, held sensitisation workshops on Search and Rescue in Kanungu, Rukungiri, and Kasese districts. The workshops aimed to enhance coordination and awareness of search and rescue services,…
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Hon. Sarah Nakawunde Temulanda Calls on Women and Youth in Mpigi to Embrace Vocational Training to Fight Unemployment
MPIGI– Former Member of Parliament for Mpigi District, Hon. Sarah Nakawunde Temulanda, has called on women, young mothers, and youth to take advantage of Elsa Africa’s vocational training programs as a crucial step toward reducing unemployment in Uganda. Speaking at an event where 42 girls, women, and young mothers were awarded certificates in tailoring and…
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Eastern Uganda Crowns New Tourism Queen in Busia
BUSIA District– The Miss Tourism Uganda regional search continued its nationwide tour over the weekend, making a vibrant stop in the Eastern Region. Held at the scenic Majik Resort in Busia District, the event saw the region confirm its three representatives ahead of the national finale, slated for September 5, 2025, at the Kampala Serena…