Uganda debates NGO Funding Act amid push for financial independence

Uganda’s Parliament is set to debate the proposed NGO Funding Act, with political leaders and civil society actors calling for greater financial independence of non-governmental organisations through sustainable local funding. The bill seeks to reduce NGOs’ heavy reliance on foreign aid by promoting domestic financing mechanisms, a move supporters say would strengthen the resilience and…

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Apex Digital Skills to become certified educational institution in 2026

Apex Digital Skills, initially established as a non-governmental organisation (NGO), is set to transform into a fully certified educational institution starting in 2026. The development was confirmed by the organisation’s founder, Nyanzi Martin Luther, who said the institution will begin offering certified courses once approval is granted by Uganda’s Ministry of Education. Speaking during a…

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