By Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L. H. D. (Hon.) Kampala, Uganda —Updated at 1026 EAT on Monday October 27, 2025 The Uganda Embassy in the United Arab Emirates has extended a warm welcome to a delegation from the UAE arriving in Kampala to participate in the 4th Uganda–UAE Business Forum, slated for October 27–29 at…
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Algeria to Host 4th Edition of the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF-2025)
By Sida Fikerte Ayale, E.K. Benjamin, Faith Barbara N. Ruhinda & Scovia N. K updated at 1237 EAT on Monday 16th June 2025 ALGIERS – Algeria is set to host the 4th edition of the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF-2025) from 4th to 10th September 2025, a flagship continental event aimed at boosting intra-African trade and…
General Katumba Wamala’s Two-Day Tour of Kalangala District
By Victoria Nampala – 21:21 EAT Saturday, 10 January, 2025. During a two-day working visit to Kalangala District, Hon. Gen. Katumba Wamala engaged with stakeholders and inspected various development projects aimed at improving community welfare and infrastructure. Enhancing Education through PartnershipsThe tour included a visit to Oil Palm Uganda Limited (OPUL), a subsidiary of BIDCO,…
AU Kampala Summit To Adopt 10-Year CAADP Strategy For Agricultural Transformation And Food Systems In Africa.
By Anastasios Gordon Sekandi, Ernest Benjamin Kivumbi and AU Press Unit. EAT 22:15. Thursday, January 09, 2025. MUNYONYO, UGANDA-Ministers of Agriculture from the African Union’s (AU) 55 member states have convened in Kampala, Uganda, for a three-day Extraordinary Summit aimed at advancing agricultural transformation and strengthening food systems across the continent. The summit, taking place…
UEDCL Takes Over UMEME’s Role to Distribute Power in Uganda
By Anastasios Gordon Sekandi, EAT 17:11 January 02, 2025. Umeme Limited is leaving Uganda after 20 years of electricity distribution. The Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) will take over Umeme’s operations on April 1, 2025. The Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, Hon Ruth Nankabirwa, alongside officials from ERA Uganda, officially handed over the…
First Uganda – Czech Business Forum Opens in Prague.
By Earnest Kivumbi Benjamin First Uganda – Czech Business Forum has opened in Prague, focusing on strengthening bilateral trade and investment between the two nations. Ambassador Danny Mayanja Ssozi says; “Uganda offers in sectors such as agriculture, renewable energy, ICT, and tourism. The time for Czech investors to explore these opportunities is now.” “With almost…
How ICRA milestone benefits Uganda’s financial sector
Earlier this year, ICRA became the first local credit rating agency in Uganda to be recognized by the Bank of Uganda. How does this milestone specifically benefit Uganda’s financial sector, and what opportunities does it unlock for local businesses and investors? Before ICRA there wasn’t any single Credit Rating agency based inside the country with…
The Crucial Role of Credit Ratings for Insurance Companies
April 2024 EditionBy ICRA Rating In the intricate world of insurance, where the promise of protection against unforeseen risks is paramount, the significance of credit ratings cannot be overstated. These ratings serve as a vital indicator of an insurance company’s financial strength and ability to honor its commitments to policyholders, safeguarding the interests of millions…
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