Rita Auma is a Ugandan lawyer, author, award-winning mental health advocate, and founder of Heart to Heart Spaces, a community dedicated to creating safe environments for emotional healing and wellness. She has become a leading voice in reshaping how mental health is understood, discussed, and supported in Uganda and beyond. Her openness, her commitment to building spaces of care, and…
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Jacqueline Asiimwe is a Ugandan lawyer, feminist, writer,and philanthropist whose influence extends far beyond national borders. As the founder and CEO of CivSource Africa, she has become one of the continent’s most respected voices in philanthropy and social justice, steering conversations on African-led giving, gender equality, and community resilience. A champion of women’s rights and decolonized philanthropy, her leadership blends…
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Uganda takes a bold leap into the digital age with the launch of the Area-Based Commodity Development (ABCD) Portal, unveiled by the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development and the Makerere Innovation and Incubation Centre on September 4th, 2025, at Four Points Hotel by Sheraton. Under the theme “Accelerating Uganda’s Agro-Industrialization and Regional Development through Data, Innovation and Value…
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The Ugandan Shilling has continued to show remarkable strength in 2025, earning recognition as Africa’s most stable currency according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). In July 2025, the shilling appreciated by 0.5%, moving from UGX 3,606 to UGX 3,586 per US dollar. This performance was largely supported by foreign direct investment inflows, strong remittances from Ugandans abroad, steady export…
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The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has bid farewell to Ms. Sarah Chelangat, the outgoing Commissioner for Domestic Taxes, who has been appointed Partner at Ernst & Young (EY). During her tenure of nearly four years, Chelangat played a central role in mobilizing domestic revenue to support Uganda’s development agenda and the country’s march towards self-reliance. URA Commissioner General, John R.…
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Kampala, Uganda – DFCU Bank has pledged UGX 1 billion to support Rotary-led health initiatives across Uganda, marking a major step in tackling some of the country’s biggest health challenges. The announcement was made during the launch of the Rotary Club of Kampala Blue Hearts, Uganda’s first-ever corporate-based Rotary Club, held on Saturday, 30th August 2025, at DFCU Towers in…
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In a communications landscape that demands agility, authenticity, and strategic clarity, Lyn Tukei has emerged as one of Uganda’s most influential voices in public relations, fintech branding, and institutional storytelling. With a decade of experience shaping powerful narratives across government, finance, and technology, Lyn is redefining how public institutions engage citizens and build trust. She currently serves as Manager, Communications…
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Njeru, Buikwe District – Uganda’s aquaculture industry has received a major boost with the commissioning of a new De Heus Animal Nutrition fish feed factory in Njeru. The facility, officially opened by President Yoweri Museveni, marks a turning point for fish farmers across East Africa by addressing one of their biggest challenges, access to quality and affordable feed. The state-of-the-art…
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The 14th Rotary Cancer Run drew thousands of Ugandans from all walks of life to Kololo Independence Grounds on Sunday, reaffirming the country’s collective determination to fight cancer. This year’s edition raised an impressive UGX 3.5 billion, funds that will go directly towards the completion of the Cancer Centre at Nsambya Hospital. Speaking at the event, Centenary Bank Managing Director…
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Uganda and Kenya have taken a significant step toward strengthening regional integration by agreeing on a set of practical measures to eliminate trade barriers, ease congestion at borders, and improve infrastructure along key trade routes. During a high-level ministerial meeting, both governments committed to treating goods traded between the two countries as transfers rather than exports and imports, a move…
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