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Yoweri Museveni

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni launching the construction of the Kampala-Malaba Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) in November, 2024.

World Bank Ready to Fund Standard Gauge Railway Following Talks with President Museveni

The World Bank has pledged financial support for Uganda’s long-anticipated Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) project following high-level discussions with President Museveni at State Lodge, Nakasero. The financial pledge adds fresh momentum to
April 1, 2026
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A photo collage of President Museveni, Jenifer Bamuturaki, former Uganda Airlines CEO, and Girma Wake, the former Ethiopian Airlines CEO who is now charged with the leadership transition at Uganda Airlines

Museveni Appoints Girma Wake Acting CEO of Uganda Airlines, Directs Bamuturaki to Step Aside

President Yoweri Museveni has directed that former Ethiopian Airlines Chief Executive Officer Girma Wake be appointed to lead a management transition at Uganda Airlines, amid ongoing efforts to stabilise the national carrier
February 16, 2026
A collage of NRM’s President Museveni, NUP’s Robert Kyagulanyi, and FDC’s Nandala Mafabi. The three parties’ manifestos promise on business differ. For large contractors and foreign investors, NRM’s continuity and scale may feel safest. For SMEs and startups, NUP’s promise of a level playing field is potentially the most transformative, while for agribusiness and rural financiers, FDC’s cooperative-driven model could expand markets and liquidity.
A collage of NRM’s President Museveni, NUP’s Robert Kyagulanyi, and FDC’s Nandala Mafabi. The three parties’ manifestos promise on business differ. For large contractors and foreign investors, NRM’s continuity and scale may feel safest. For SMEs and startups, NUP’s promise of a level playing field is potentially the most transformative, while for agribusiness and rural financiers, FDC’s cooperative-driven model could expand markets and liquidity.

Manifesto Economics: Which Promises Survive Contact with Uganda’s Business Reality?

Markets in downtown Kampala remain lively, yet many traders quietly admit sales are slowing and loan costs are biting harder. It is the classic squeeze: weak consumer demand meeting tighter credit. Uganda’s
October 22, 2025
Alliance for National Transformation, led by Gen Gregory Mugisha Muntu, promises to steer the country away from what it calls a “consumption-driven, debt-laden model” towards a production-led economy.
Alliance for National Transformation, led by Gen Gregory Mugisha Muntu, promises to steer the country away from what it calls a “consumption-driven, debt-laden model” towards a production-led economy.

ANT’s Bold Economic Plan: Jobs, Industry, and Inclusive Growth

The Alliance for National Transformation (ANT) has an ambitious plan to reset Uganda’s economic trajectory. In its manifesto, the party, led by Gen Gregory Mugisha Muntu, promises to steer the country away
October 2, 2025
In its manifesto, the NRM says Uganda has moved from economic collapse in the 1980s to a country of steady growth, peace, and relative stability.
In its manifesto, the NRM says Uganda has moved from economic collapse in the 1980s to a country of steady growth, peace, and relative stability.

NRM’s Economic Roadmap: Past Gains, Future Promises – 2026-31 Manifesto

As Uganda heads into another electoral cycle, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) has unveiled its 2026–2031 Manifesto, branding it a programme for “consolidating socio-economic transformation.” The document doubles as both a balance
September 30, 2025
A photo collage of President Museveni, and U.S Secretary of State, Marco Rubio. The two held a phone conversation on trade, commercial and migration cooperation.

U.S. Courts Museveni to Deepen Commercial and Trade Ties with Uganda

The United States of America has moved to reset relations with Uganda, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaking by phone with President Yoweri Museveni about “opportunities to deepen U.S.–Uganda cooperation on
August 22, 2025
Isa Kato, the Vice President of Uganda Tourism Association (UTA) makes remarks on behalf of Mrs Yogi Biriggwa, the President of UTA.

Allocate optimum resources to maximise Uganda’s tourism potential and accelerate post- pandemic recovery- UTA President, Mrs. Yogi Biriggwa says

The Uganda Tourism Association (UTA) President, Mrs. Yogi Biriggwa, has urged the government and development partners to direct more efforts and resources to accelerate post-pandemic tourism sector recovery. In a World Tourism
September 28, 2024
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