London, UK – Award-winning Ugandan journalist and founder of Her Story Uganda, Culton Scovia Nakamya, has earned her Master’s in Gender, Media and Culture from the London School of Economics (LSE). Nakamya, a 2024 Chevening Scholar, celebrated the milestone online, highlighting her perseverance through years of challenging reporting and online harassment. “Proof that steady determination…
Gaborone, Botswana — Kiira Motors Corporation has completed the Botswana leg of its “Made in Uganda Grand Trans-Africa Electric Expedition,” marking a major milestone in showcasing the durability, efficiency, and regional relevance of Africa-built electric mobility solutions. The expedition first entered Botswana on November 30, 2025, exited on December 3, before re-entering on December 16…
The Electoral Commission of Uganda has officially announced the polling dates for the 2026 elections, covering the Presidency, Members of Parliament, and Local Government Councils, including councillors representing Special Interest Groups (SIGs). The announcement follows Article 61(2) of the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda. According to the schedule: 15th January 2026: Presidential elections and…
Following Parliamentary approval, the Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) has formally executed financing agreements to borrow up to USD 2 billion (about UGX 7.12 trillion) from global petroleum trader Vitol Bahrain E.C. to support strategic national oil and infrastructure investments. The financing, to be repaid over seven years, is expected to unlock several key projects…
Uganda’s ongoing efforts to restore and protect its rhino population have gained fresh international attention with the announcement of the Roosevelt Rhino Campaign, an initiative that will see another Ugandan rhino named after a former United States president—Theodore Roosevelt. The campaign was unveiled following the US–Africa Business Connect Roosevelt Africa Trail Conference held in New…