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Cantata: Watoto to light ‘tallest, biggest Christmas tree you ever saw’

Watoto Church has promised to light the “tallest and biggest Christmas tree you have ever seen” during the 2025 edition of its iconic Christmas Cantata, the biggest and most spectacular festive season production in the country’s history. This year’s Cantata, themed “Son of God,” will run from 19–22 December 2025, with one show every night…

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From the Pearl to the Cape: Kayoola bus electric caravan heads to Zambia

Kiira Motors’ historic 13,000-kilometre electric mobility expedition from Uganda to South Africa has entered a new phase of momentum, powering through Tanzania and now advancing toward the Zambian border with confidence and precision. The journey continues to spotlight the promise of African-built clean transport as the Kayoola E-Coach 13M edges closer to southern Africa. Uganda’s…

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We must get Uganda out of financial stone age – Atingi-Ego

Bank of Uganda Governor Dr Michael Atingi-Ego has urged the country to move swiftly to establish a robust regulatory framework for virtual assets, warning that Uganda’s cautious pace risks leaving it behind regional competitors. Delivering the keynote address at the Kampala Blockchain Summit 2025 at Four Points by Sheraton, Atingi-Ego said Uganda stands at “a…

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Stanbic, FinCom unveil first-of-a-kind digital lending to schools

Stanbic Bank Uganda has announced a transformative partnership with FinCom Technologies, the creators of the SchoolPay platform, to deliver the first fully digital lending solution for schools in the country. The collaboration gives thousands of private education institutions immediate access to pre-scored, cashflow-aligned financing, directly through a platform they already use to manage fees. The…

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Mulago launches Uganda’s first cardiac MRI services

Mulago National Referral Hospital has begun offering Uganda’s first-ever Cardiac MRI services, a major milestone in the country’s medical and diagnostic capabilities. The breakthrough, announced on Friday, positions Mulago as the pioneer centre for advanced cardiac imaging in Uganda, strengthening its partnership with the Uganda Heart Institute and significantly reducing the need for patients to…

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Ubos chief Dr Mukiza requests roads to unlock Kisoro tourism

Kisoro — The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) has leveraged the launch of President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s campaign in the Kigezi Sub-region to release crucial insights from the National Population and Housing Census 2024 Final Report, underscoring significant social and digital progress in Kisoro District. Speaking to the media on Wednesday, Dr Chris N. Mukiza,…

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Uganda to woo Thai investors at Bangkok business forum

Bangkok, Thailand — The Uganda High Commission in Kuala Lumpur, accredited to the Kingdom of Thailand, has officially announced the “Pearl of Africa – Uganda Business Forum & Expo 2025 – Thailand Chapter.” Scheduled for November 26, 2025, at the Intercontinental Hotel, Bangkok, the event operates under the theme: “Unlocking Uganda’s Business Potential, Prosperity Through…

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