Uganda has made economic history with the Uganda Shilling emerging as East Africa’s best-performing currency, outpacing the Kenyan Shilling, Rwandan Franc, and Tanzanian Shilling against the US dollar. The Shilling’s remarkable strength has drawn the attention of investors, economists, and the public, all keen to understand the factors behind its resilience. Analysts attribute the currency’s…
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NDA Recovers 150,000 Stolen ARV Doses; UPDF Officer, Nurse Among Suspects Arrested
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1225 EAT on Monday 27 October 2025 The National Drug Authority (NDA) has recovered more than 150,000 doses of antiretroviral (ARV) drugs during a special operation that led to the arrest of a Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) officer and a nurse implicated in the theft of government…
Catholic Church Seeks Shs 600 Million to Uplift Children Living in Poverty
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1312 EAT on Friday 24 October 2025 Facing a decline in donor funding, the Catholic Church in Uganda has launched an appeal for Shs 600 million to assist 380 vulnerable children nationwide. Rt. Rev. Serverus Jjumba, President of Caritas Uganda and Bishop of Masaka Diocese, made the appeal…
Activist Criticizes NUP MPs for Clinging to Power While Demanding Museveni’s Exit
KAMPALA, Uganda (HICGI News Agency) — Youth advocate and entrepreneur Nyanzi Martin Luther has criticized Members of Parliament from the National Unity Platform (NUP), accusing them of hypocrisy for demanding President Yoweri Museveni’s departure while holding onto their own parliamentary seats. In a recent interview, Nyanzi questioned what he described as inconsistencies within the opposition,…
The Non-Aligned Movement remains a voice of reason and balance- M7
By Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L.H.D, (Hon) & Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1409 EAT on Thursday 16 October 2025 Kampala, Uganda – The XIX Midterm Ministerial Review Meeting of the Coordinating Bureau of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) officially opened on Wednesday at Speke Resort Munyonyo in Kampala, Uganda, convening foreign ministers, heads of delegations,…
Museveni Pushes for Higher Tax Collection, Sets 20% Target for URA
Updated By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1208 EAT on Monday 13 October 2025 President Yoweri Museveni has called on the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) to increase the country’s tax-to-GDP ratio from the current 14 percent to at least 20 percent, emphasizing the need to reduce reliance on external borrowing and donor funding. Speaking at…
From Boardroom to Altar: Emmanuel Katongole’s Influence in Business, Faith, and National Service
By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1150 EAT on Monday 13 October 2025 Emmanuel Katongole (born 27 April 1962) is a Ugandan statistician, economist, entrepreneur, and industrialist. He serves as the Executive Chairman of Cipla Quality Chemical Industries Limited (CQCIL), the only company in Sub-Saharan Africa authorized to manufacture triple-combination antiretroviral drugs used in the…
Uganda, Somalia Seal New Deals to Boost Trade and Cooperation
By Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L. H. D (Hon.) Updated at 1846 EAT on Wednesday 08th October 2025 Kampala– Uganda and Somalia have taken major steps to boost their bilateral relations, signing new cooperation agreements and charting fresh areas of partnership during the Second Session of the Uganda–Somalia Joint Permanent Commission (JPC) and Investment and…
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