Inaugural Kampala-Kigali Expo pledges to remove trade barriers, boost regional trade

Uganda and Rwanda unite at the inaugural Kampala-Kigali Expo to promote regional trade and tackle trade barriers

The inaugural Kampala-Kigali Expo brings together Uganda and Rwanda to discuss regional trade and economic cooperation KAMPALA, Uganda — The ...

As Trump begins his second term, the Invest in African Energy 2025 Forum offers a platform to connect American investors with Africa’s energy opportunities amid potential expanded financing and support for U.S. involvement on the continent

How a new Trump Administration could shape U.S.- Africa energy relations

by UG STANDARD EDITOR | UG STANDARD EDITORIAL

21/01/2025

As Trump begins his second term, the Invest in African Energy 2025 Forum offers a platform to connect American investors ...

President Yoweri Museveni speaks passionately to a crowd of supporters during a rally in Mbale City, urging Bugisu youths to reject school charges in government schools and promoting his vision for accessible education

Museveni embarks on 4-Day Tour of Busoga Sub-Region

by LILIAN MUWONGE | UG STANDARD REPORTER

20/01/2025

President Yoweri Museveni speaks passionately to a crowd of supporters during a rally in Mbale City, urging Bugisu youths to ...

President Museveni Meets Ceo And Vice Chairman Of Beeah Group

Museveni seeks UAE partnership to tackle waste management

by JACKSON RUGUNDA | UG STANDARD REPORTER

16/01/2025

President Museveni Meets Ceo And Vice Chairman Of Beeah Group President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni met with Mr. Khaled Al Huraimel, ...

State House Investors Protection Unit Head Col. Edith Nakalema making her remarks during the State House Investors Protection Unit conference on enabling the growth of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises on 23rd October 2023. Photo by PPU/ Tony Rujuta.

Uganda seeks to strengthen investment ties with India

by MANFRED TUMUSIIME | UG STANDARD REPORTER

14/01/2025

State House Investors Protection Unit Head Col. Edith Nakalema making her remarks during the State House Investors Protection Unit conference ...

Burundi's President Evariste Ndayishimiye interacts with Uganda's enyoy to Burundi Amb Kyaligoza (L) as amb Ssemuddu and Hon Rwamirama look on at Entebbe airport on Friday PPU Photo

Presidents Lourenço, Ndayishimiye, Selassie jet in for landmark agriculture summit

by JOSEPH NSIMBI | UG STANDARD REPORTER

11/01/2025

Burundi's President Evariste Ndayishimiye interacts with Uganda's enyoy to Burundi Amb Kyaligoza (L) as amb Ssemuddu and Hon Rwamirama look ...

Uganda's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs/Regional Affairs, Hon. John Mulimba, addresses the AU summit, highlighting the need for Africa to reduce its reliance on imported food.

AU SUMMIT: Africa’s food import bill hits $68 Billion

by WINNIE NAKAMATTE | REPORTER

11/01/2025

Uganda's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs/Regional Affairs, Hon. John Mulimba, addresses the AU summit, highlighting the need for Africa ...

Matia Kasaija appearing before the committee

Funding Shortfalls Raise Concerns Over Uganda’s NDP IV Targets

by MANFRED TUMUSIIME | UG STANDARD REPORTER

09/01/2025

Matia Kasaija appearing before the committee (PHOTO/Courtesy). Kampala, Uganda - The Civil Society Budget Advocacy Group (CSBAG) has raised concerns ...

The Speke Resort Convention Centre, located on the shores of Lake Victoria in Uganda, features modern architecture and state-of-the-art facilities, making it a popular destination for international events and conferences.

African Union Summit Aims to Boost Agriculture Sector

by Ronald Mayega | Reporter

05/01/2025

Speke Resort Convention Center Kampala, Uganda - African leaders are gathering in Kampala, Uganda, for a three-day summit aimed at ...

Martin Lukyamuzi (4th L), PostBank Uganda's Regional Head of Distribution-Greater Kampala, and John Walugembe (6th L), FSME Executive Director, pose with officials and coffee entrepreneurs who participated in the Agri SME Skills Development Program 2024 Cohort at UIRI in Nakawa, Kampala, on December 23, 2024. The program emphasized value addition as a key to unlocking regional trade opportunities in the coffee sector.

PostBank, FSME empower Ugandan entrepreneurs with value addition skills

by Juliette Namakula | Assistant Editor

24/12/2024

Martin Lukyamuzi (4th L), PostBank Uganda's Regional Head of Distribution-Greater Kampala, and John Walugembe (6th L), FSME Executive Director, pose ...

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