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By Shivan Ayebare The Diocese of Kigezi has launched a Hass Avocado Program in partnership with the National Agricultural Research Organization (NARO), targeting to make Hass avocado the main cash crop of the Kigezi region by 2035. The Diocesan Secretary said the region has long lacked a unifying cash crop, which has slowed household income growth and limited economic potential. The...

By Charlotte Amuge. Uganda has won the Swiss Tourism Excellence Award 2025 in the “Natural Paradise” category at the Swiss International Holiday Expo (SIHE) held in Lugano, Switzerland. The award came during Uganda’s first-ever participation at the Expo under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Economic and Commercial Diplomacy Program, with support from the Permanent Mission of Uganda to the United...

By David Mwanje Uganda’s annual inflation slowed to 3.4 percent in the year ending October 2025, down from 4.0 percent in September, according to the latest figures from the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS). The moderation brings inflation closer to the Bank of Uganda’s 5 percent target, offering some relief to businesses and consumers. UBOS attributed the decline to lower prices...

By Shivan Ayebare. Kabale University has awarded 1,673 degrees, diplomas, and certificates during its 10th Graduation Ceremony held at the university’s main campus in Kabale Municipality. Graduates included 7 PhDs, 151 Master’s Degrees, 41 Postgraduate Diplomas, 1,005 Bachelor’s Degrees, 319 Undergraduate Diplomas, and 150 Certificates, highlighting the university’s growing contribution to education and national development. Adison Kakuru, Chairperson of the University Council,...

By John Barnes Ssentamu Uganda’s delegation to take part in the 2025 Islamic Solidarity Games in Riyadh city, Saudi Arabia was officially flagged off on Friday, 31st October at Copper Chimney Restaurant, Lugogo in Kampala. The flag off ceremony was graced by some of the athletes on the 39-man team, the media, team officials and representatives from the National Council...

By Daniel Mugoya. The High Court has dismissed an application by the National Unity Platform (NUP) seeking to block the government and the Electoral Commission from excluding the party from receiving statutory political funding. In his ruling delivered by Justice Collins Acellam, the court declined to grant an interim injunction that would have restrained the Attorney General and the Electoral...

By David Mwanje Parliament has directed the Minister for Kampala Capital City and Metropolitan Affairs to present an update next week on the delayed closure of the Kiteezi landfill and compensation of families affected by last year’s collapse. The directive followed a matter of national importance raised by East Kyadondo MP Muwada Nkunyingi, who questioned why government had not acted on earlier...

By David Mwanje Uganda’s advertising and creative professionals will converge in Kampala from November 10 to 15, 2025, for the Silverback Creative Week, a flagship industry event organized by the Uganda Advertising Association (UAA) in partnership with The Loeries. The week-long programme will feature competitions, workshops, and a grand awards gala under the theme “Elevating the Grind.” The program will open with the Young Silverback Competition from November 10 to...

By David Mwanje The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Uganda has launched its Strategic Plan for 2025–2030, aligning environmental conservation with Uganda’s economic agenda under the upcoming National Development Plan IV (NDP IV). The launch, held at the Protea Hotel Kampala, brought together government officials, development partners, and community leaders. WWF Uganda Country Director Ivan Tumuhimbise said the plan builds on the organization’s global expertise but responds...

By David Mwanje The Bank of Uganda has recorded strong investor interest in its latest Treasury Bonds auction, held on October 29 and settled on October 30, 2025. The auction, which reopened 3-year, 10-year, and 20-year bonds, attracted bids worth Shs 1.44 trillion against an offer of Shs 990 billion. The 3-year bond was the most sought after, posting a bid-to-cover ratio of 1.9, an indication of growing investor confidence...