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15 Nov 2025

UBL tackles soaring Bodaboda deaths with mass safety training

The initiative, conducted as part of UBL’s Safety Awareness Week, targets the most vulnerable group on Ugandan roads, where traffic accidents have reached devastating levels.

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13 Nov 2025

From makeshift salon to growing a legacy: the inspiring story of Nabila Nansubuga

Nabila Nasubuga, a talented hairdresser at Sass and Class Salon in Wandegeya, introduced the Afro-kinky braids, an elegant, durable, and budget-friendly style that quickly became a campus sensation.

Business Domestic

13 Nov 2025

How to get the most out of End of Year corporate event

These events, ranging from formal dinners to casual sundowners, present opportunities to connect with senior leaders, cross-departmental colleagues, and industry peers in ways that a regular office setting simply doesn't allow.

Business Domestic

12 Nov 2025

SanlamAllianz General Insurance launches On-The- Go accident cover for travelers

SanlamAllianz General Insurance Uganda has launched a new policy, the SanlamAllianz On-the-Go Accident Cover, at their head office on Prince Charles Drive in Kololo.

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11 Nov 2025

How Gen Z and millennials are redefining what it means to work smart

For many Gen Z and Millennial workers, “working smart” no longer means working long hours or being glued to a desk.

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10 Nov 2025

Uganda, Kenya embark on expressway project linking Kampala to Nairobi

The project’s main objective is to upgrade the existing, often strained road network, but it will also incorporate entirely new construction to ensure peak efficiency.

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10 Nov 2025

Pearl Bank recognised for excellence in financial reporting at 2025 FiRe Awards

The ceremony took place on 5 November 2025 at Hotel Africana under the theme “Sustainability Practices and Reporting in Uncertain Global Times.”

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8 Nov 2025

New dawn as Mubende artisanal miners receive license

The license issuance follows a formal partnership between the company and the Mubende United Artisanal Miners, cemented through a Memorandum of Understanding earlier this month.

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7 Nov 2025

Mungu Feni Foundation launches 3rd tailoring training cohort in Arua

The initiative is geared towards equipping members of vulnerable communities with practical skills essential for economic independence.

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5 Nov 2025

When the hustlers cry, the nation should listen

At the corner of Nakivubo Channel, a young man rolls up his trousers and wades through floodwater to open his stall. His stock smells of damp cardboard, half of it already ruined by last night’s rain.

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4 Nov 2025

Euro Gold to buy, refine gold from Mubende miners under new deal

Under the terms of the MoU, Euro Gold will commence purchasing gold directly from artisanal miners in the Mubende region.

Business Domestic

4 Nov 2025

Ghosted by recruiters? Here’s why it happens and what to do next

If you’ve ever applied for a job, gone through interviews, and then suddenly stopped hearing from the recruiter, you’re not alone.

Business Domestic

4 Nov 2025

The Last Mile of Excellence: Why service centers are the future of customer experience

Across industries—banking, telecom, healthcare, or manufacturing—the businesses that stand out today are those that have learned to serve from the edge, and not the center. They have discovered that growth happens when you move closer to the people you serve.

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3 Nov 2025

UNBS seizes 5,000 litres of fake paint in Downtown Kampala

The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) has seized about 4,964 litres of fake and substandard paint worth Shs74.46 million during a surveillance operation at the Naiga Complex in downtown Kampala.

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3 Nov 2025

Digital policy reforms could add Shs 14.6 Trillion to Uganda’s GDP - new report

The report estimates that with targeted, collaborative policy action, Uganda could connect an additional four million citizens to the internet, spark the creation of 1.79 million new jobs, and generate a formidable UGX 14.6 trillion in additional economic value by the year 2030.

Business Domestic

2 Nov 2025

Kin Kariisa: The man building major blocks in Uganda’s creative infrastructure

More and more on Uganda’s quickly-evolving creative scene, one name keeps resurfacing - sometimes in praise, sometimes in debate, but almost always in proximity to progress: Kin Kariisa, the Group CEO of Next Media.

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1 Nov 2025

Uganda Railways unveils striking new locomotives for revamped meter gauge railway

The proposed train, designated for the existing Meter Gauge Railway, is dominated by a striking colour scheme based on the Ugandan flag.

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31 Oct 2025

Uganda’s Anne Aliker lands top role at Standard Bank Group

The appointment adds Ms. Aliker to a growing list of Ugandan professionals in key leadership positions within the Standard Bank Group.

Business Domestic

30 Oct 2025

Profit, passion, and promise in Uganda’s PR, marketing communications industry

The industry operates within a mixed media landscape. Traditional platforms like radio and television remain influential, especially outside Kampala, where radio continues to be the most trusted source of information.

Business Domestic

30 Oct 2025

Entebbe sees steady passenger traffic despite slight dip from August

Entebbe International Airport handled 226,301 international passengers in September 2025, according to the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA).

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30 Oct 2025

Career mistakes young Ugandans must avoid for promotion success

For young employees in Uganda, recognising and avoiding common career pitfalls is essential for achieving that coveted promotion.

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29 Oct 2025

Ugandan tycoon Tom Mugenga awarded Shs 59Bn by Kenyan court over election violence losses

The court ordered the Kenyan state to compensate Mugenga Holdings a total of $16,955,000 (about Shs 59billion) after his firm suffered massive damage and disruption.

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25 Oct 2025

KCCA launches mass eviction of vendors in downtown Kampala

Individuals selling or preparing food using charcoal stoves (sigiri) or other fire-generating equipment in taxi parks and along the streets must also cease operations and vacate the area.

Business Domestic

24 Oct 2025

Spiro secures Shs348 billion investment to scale electric mobility

Spiro has secured a $100 million (about Shs348 billion) investment round, led by the Fund for Export Development in Africa (FEDA), marking the largest-ever electric vehicle (EV) mobility investment on the continent.

Business Domestic

23 Oct 2025

Pearl Bank, Stanbic integrate digital wallets to drive financial inclusion

The collaborative move connects Pearl Bank’s Wendi wallet with Stanbic Bank’s FlexiPay platform, which collectively serve nearly two million users across the country.

Business Domestic

23 Oct 2025

When employee welfare crosses the tax line: The G4S fairness lesson

The case arose from a PAYE assessment issued by URA on what it termed non-cash employment benefits provided by G4S to its employees.

Business Domestic

23 Oct 2025

How to use your social media to gain your employer’s trust

For platforms with a dual purpose (like Instagram or Facebook), you should review older posts and delete anything that appears excessively unprofessional, promotes irresponsible behaviour, or shows poor judgement.