Uganda Airlines, the country’s flagship carrier and one of the government’s most ambitious public investments in recent years, has been placed under formal investigation by the State House Anti-Corruption Unit…
Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) has secured a five-year financing facility worth USD 50 million (about UGX 190 billion) from Absa Bank Uganda to fund urgent upgrades to the…
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development has instructed the Board of the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) to carry out a comprehensive investigation into the performance and conduct…
A subtle but consequential confrontation is unfolding between the Engineers Registration Board (ERB) and the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) over the ongoing redevelopment of the Nakivubo Channel, one of…
The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has firmly defended its acquisition of additional office space at Pearl Tower on Yusuf Lule Road, Kampala, framing the decision as a strategic necessity driven…
On a warm May afternoon in 2007, during a critical dialogue between the Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) and the Ministry of Trade and Industry, the late Hon. David Nalo, then Permanent Secretary for Trade, made a thought-provoking remark: “Our embassies should be more than ceremonial. They must drive our economic agenda abroad.” This sentiment resonated deeply and became a pivotal theme in a speech I had the privilege of drafting for Dr. Manu Chandaria, a world-renowned industrialist and philanthropist, as he addressed Kenyan Ambassadors and High Commissioners on their roles in supporting the private sector. Seventeen years later, the…
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The Government of Uganda through Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development and Energy Credit Capitalisation Company (UECCC) has officially launched its Results-Based Financing/Price Subsidy (RBF) Programme as part of the Electricity Access Scale-up Project (EASP). The launch, which took place on Thursday, December 5, 2024, at Kiboga District Administration Grounds, comes just a month after UECCC announced a partnership with Energy Service Companies (ESCOs) to extend price subsidies for clean energy technologies. The programme, funded by Government of Uganda and World Bank, will run until June 30, 2027, and is aimed at increasing access and adoption of clean energy through…
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The Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority (PPDA) has authorized the procurement of a contractor for the long-awaited upgrade of the Kyenjojo (Kihura)–Bwizi–Rwamwanja–Kahunge and Mpara-Bwizi roads in western Uganda. The project, which includes 68 kilometres of roads and 20 kilometres of town roads to be upgraded to bituminous standard, has been met with controversy, including allegations of irregularities in the bidding process. The Kyenjojo-Kamwenge-Bwizi road network is strategically significant, serving as a vital trade and transportation route connecting Uganda with neighbouring Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. It is also essential for boosting local tourism, particularly with its…
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On Friday, November 15, 2024, Uganda took a significant step toward addressing climate change by launching its Alliance for Climate Forestry Compensation Strategy during the ongoing UN Climate Summit (COP29) in Baku. The initiative is part of the Alliance for Climate Resilience (ACR), which aims to unite stakeholders in promoting sustainable energy generation and utilization while addressing the country’s unique challenges in energy access, affordability, and security. The Forestry Compensation Strategy is designed to guide Uganda in developing projects that generate carbon credits to offset greenhouse gas emissions from the energy sector, especially emissions related to the country’s oil and…
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The Rwandan government has renewed its commitment to promoting electric mobility by extending the zero-rated import duty on electric and hybrid vehicles until the end of the fiscal year 2024/25. This decision, announced by the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning, aims to accelerate the transition to electric vehicles (EVs) and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Rwanda first introduced the zero-rated import duty on electric vehicles in April 2021 during a cabinet meeting held on April 15. This initiative was part of a broader strategy to enhance electric mobility in the country, which included various incentives for electric vehicles, plug-in hybrids,…
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Following the approval of its new structure, the Bank of Uganda has made changes in its management structure as well as key changes in its top management. In the changes, David Kalyango, who has been the Executive Director of Finance, has been appointed as the new Head of Bank Supervision, replacing Dr. Twinemanzi Tumubwine. The influential Supervision Directorate has under it, the Commercial Banking, Non-Banking Financial Institutions and Financial Stability Departments. Twinemanzi, who joined the Bank in 2018, replacing the disgraced Justine Bagyenda has now been transferred to serve as Executive Director, National Payments Systems. “Following the Board approval of…
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force, reshaping the very fabric of our society. Born from the pioneering work of computer scientists and visionaries, AI has evolved from its humble beginnings as a concept to a reality that permeates nearly every aspect of our lives. At its core, AI is the ability of machines to exhibit intelligent behaviour, learn from data, and make decisions akin to the human mind. From powering virtual assistants that anticipate our needs to algorithms that diagnose diseases with pinpoint accuracy, AI has unlocked a world of possibilities. Governments in the West have recognised…
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The Parliamentary Appointments committee will on Thursday 4th July sit to vet Akol Edward, President Museveni’s appointee as the Auditor General. If approved by Parliament, Mr. Akol will be the executive head of the Office of the Auditor General (OAG)⏤ the Supreme Audit Institution (SAI) of Uganda. He replaces John F.S Muwanga who has served for more than 20 years⏤ first from 2001 to 2005 and later from July 2007 to July 2024. Edward Akol joined the Office of the Auditor General on 8th August 1994, as an auditor. On 22nd July 1999, he was promoted to Senior Auditor. …
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The Department of State has publicly designated five current and former Ugandan officials for their involvement in significant corruption or gross violations of human rights. According to a U.S. State Department statement, “Speaker of Parliament Anita Among is designated due to involvement in significant corruption tied to her leadership of Uganda’s Parliament.” “Former Minister of Karamoja Affairs Mary Goretti Kitutu, former Minister of State for Karamoja Affairs Agnes Nandutu, and Minister of State for Finance Amos Lugolobi are being designated due to their involvement in significant corruption related to conduct that misused public resources and diverted materials from Uganda’s neediest communities….
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John R. Musinguzi, the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) Commissioner General, has been reappointed for a second 4-year term, CEO East Africa Magazine has learnt. He was first appointed in March 2020 to take over Uganda’s tax authority from Doris Akol who was Commissioner General from November 2014. “The board and staff of Uganda Revenue Authority congratulate Commissioner General – John R. Musinguzi on his remarkable reappointment for another term as a team lead of the URA Family. “This momentous occasion reflects the unwavering trust and support extended by the President of Uganda, His Excellency Yoweri Museveni, the Honourable Matia Kasaija,…
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