President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has cautioned Ugandans against placing excessive hope in the country’s upcoming oil revenues, urging households to prioritise sustainable wealth creation through commercial agriculture. Speaking during a campaign rally in Masindi Municipality on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, President Museveni said that while Uganda’s oil production—set to begin in 2026—will significantly boost national…
Airtel Africa Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Airtel Africa plc, has announced the launch of its ‘Airtel Africa Foundation Tech Fellowship’ initiative in Uganda. The initiative will award 20 Tech Fellowships to Ugandan undergraduates from low-income households, enabling them to pursue degrees in STEM fields. The program directly tackles the financial and skills barriers that…
Pearl Bank (formerly PostBank Uganda) has launched a new festive initiative dubbed “Pearl Santa”, aimed at celebrating and appreciating customers across selected branches this holiday season. The campaign will feature surprise visits from “Pearl Santa,” who will spread Christmas cheer through interactions, cake cutting, and festive giveaways. Priscilla Akora, the bank’s Head of Marketing and…
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has issued a strong warning to government officials and local leaders accused of mismanaging funds under the Parish Development Model (PDM), vowing a nationwide crackdown to protect beneficiaries and restore trust in the flagship poverty-eradication programme. Speaking on Monday, December 8, 2025, at Kabarole State Lodge in Fort Portal City, the…
By ch-avitaion Uganda’s parliament has approved UGX422.26 billion shillings (USD119.1 million) in supplementary funding for the 2025/26 fiscal year for Uganda Airlines (UR, Entebbe) to expand its fleet, according to an official statement released by the authority. In a parliamentary statement on December 3, politicians said the funding would be used to purchase two B787 passenger aircraft, one Boeing freighter,…