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18/08/2025

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has proposed the creation of a select committee of trusted representatives from the Lango subregion to directly engage government on the long-standing issue of livestock compensation.

Read here: https://softpower.ug/museveni-proposes-select-committee-to-resolve-lango-cattle-compensation-dispute/

18/08/2025

Not even the heavy downpour could dampen the spirit of celebration as thousands of fans — young and old — braved the rain to mark the golden jubilee of Uganda’s most iconic band, Afrigo.

Read here: https://softpower.ug/afrigo-band-koffi-olomide-thrill-at-rain-soaked-50th-anniversary-concert/

Not even the heavy downpour could dampen the spirit of celebration as thousands of fans — young and old — braved the rain to mark the golden jubilee of Uganda’s most iconic band, Afrigo. The Stanbic Bank–sponsored concert turned into a memorable night of music, dance, and cultural pride, cem...

18/08/2025

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has commissioned the Wagagai Gold Mining Project in Busia District, hailing it as a transformative milestone that will end the wasteful export of raw minerals and usher Uganda into an era of full value addition.

Read here: https://softpower.ug/wagagai-gold-mining-project-commissioned-to-refine-gold-locally-create-5000-jobs/

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has commissioned the Wagagai Gold Mining Project in Busia District, hailing it as a transformative milestone that will end the wasteful export of raw minerals and usher Uganda into an era of full value addition. Speaking at the launch, the President congratulated Wag...

15/08/2025

Makerere University’s oldest and largest female hall of residence, Mary Stuart Hall, has reopened its doors after a UGX 10.5 billion renovation, marking a milestone in Uganda’s higher education infrastructure development.

Read here: https://softpower.ug/makereres-oldest-hall-mary-stuart-reopens-after-shs10-5bn-renovation/

Makerere University’s oldest and largest female hall of residence, Mary Stuart Hall, has reopened its doors after a UGX 10.5 billion renovation, marking a milestone in Uganda’s higher education infrastructure development. The refurbished facility, commissioned by the First Lady and Minister of E...

15/08/2025

The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) has held a dissemination meeting with the Inter-Religious Council of Uganda (IRCU) Council of Presidents to share the findings of the 2024 National Population and Housing Census and discuss their implications for public debate and national development.

Read here: https://softpower.ug/ubos-engages-inter-religious-council-leaders-on-census-2024-findings/

The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) has held a dissemination meeting with the Inter-Religious Council of Uganda (IRCU) Council of Presidents to share the findings of the 2024 National Population and Housing Census and discuss their implications for public debate and national development. Speaking...

15/08/2025

Makerere University and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Uganda have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that cements a new strategic partnership to advance child rights and well-being through research, innovation, capacity building, and policy advocacy.

Read here: https://softpower.ug/makerere-unicef-sign-strategic-pact-to-boost-child-rights-and-well-being/

Makerere University and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Uganda have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that cements a new strategic partnership to advance child rights and well-being through research, innovation, capacity building, and policy advocacy. The two-year renewable ag...

14/08/2025

The national carrier, Uganda Airlines, has announced plans to begin domestic flight operations in the 2026/2027 financial year.

Read here: https://softpower.ug/uganda-airlines-to-launch-domestic-flights-in-2026-27-financial-year/

The national carrier, Uganda Airlines, has announced plans to begin domestic flight operations in the 2026/2027 financial year. This disclosure was made by CEO Jenifer Bamuturaki during her appearance before the COSASE committee on August 14, 2025, while discussing the Auditor General’s 2024 repor...

14/08/2025

The Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury (PSST), Ramathan Ggoobi, has called for a decisive shift toward results-driven public investment, saying that the time for well-written plans without efficient ex*****on “must come to an end.”

Read here: https://softpower.ug/psst-urges-results-driven-public-investment-to-transform-ugandans-lives/

The Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury (PSST), Ramathan Ggoobi, has called for a decisive shift toward results-driven public investment, saying that the time for well-written plans without efficient ex*****on “must come to an end.” Speaking Thursday morning at the 2nd Public Inves...

14/08/2025

Dr. Donald Kaberuka — former Rwandan Minister of Finance and 7th President of the African Development Bank — emphasised the broader purpose of public financial management during the 2nd Public Investment Management Conference held at Makerere University.

Read here: https://softpower.ug/dr-kaberuka-stresses-output-over-spending-as-uganda-charts-smarter-investments-path/

Leaders, policymakers, development experts, and academics gathered on Wednesday at Makerere University’s Yusuf Lule Auditorium for the 2nd Public Investment Management Conference, held under the theme “Overcoming Implementation Barriers in Public Investment Management for Fiscal Sustainability.....

14/08/2025

The Bank of Uganda (BoU) has kept its key interest rate — known as the Central Bank Rate (CBR) — at 9.75% for August 2025, saying the move will help keep the cost of living stable while supporting economic growth.

Read here: https://softpower.ug/bank-of-uganda-keeps-key-lending-rate-at-9-75-to-stabilise-prices/

The Bank of Uganda (BoU) has kept its key interest rate — known as the Central Bank Rate (CBR) — at 9.75% for August 2025, saying the move will help keep the cost of living stable while supporting economic growth. The CBR is the rate the central bank uses to influence how much banks charge […]

14/08/2025

Over 550 small and medium enterprises (SMEs) from across Uganda gathered at Hotel Africana on Thursday for the official launch of the second edition of the Tupange Business Forum, Equity Bank Uganda’s flagship program designed to give entrepreneurs access to financing, mentorship, training, market opportunities, and business advisory services.

Read here: https://softpower.ug/equity-bank-launches-2nd-edition-of-tupange-business-forum-to-power-sme-growth/

14/08/2025

Former NSSF Managing Director Richard Byarugaba has been named the new Board Chairman of Old Mutual Investment Group, succeeding Professor Samuel Sejjaaka. Joining him on the board is Charles Ernest Hamya.

Read here: https://softpower.ug/richard-byarugaba-appointed-board-chair-of-old-mutual-investment-group/

Former NSSF Managing Director Richard Byarugaba has been named the new Board Chairman of Old Mutual Investment Group, succeeding Professor Samuel Sejjaaka. Joining him on the board is Charles Ernest Hamya. Bringing over three decades of experience in financial services and visionary leadership acros...