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Uganda Airlines Chief Executive Officer Jenifer Bamuturaki has emphasised that aviation is ultimately about people—both ...
13/12/2025

Uganda Airlines Chief Executive Officer Jenifer Bamuturaki has emphasised that aviation is ultimately about people—both passengers and professionals behind the scenes.

Read here: https://softpower.ug/people-first-uganda-airlines-ceo-stresses-customer-care-reliability-and-safety/

  Uganda Airlines Chief Executive Officer Jenifer Bamuturaki has emphasised that aviation is ultimately about people—both passengers and professionals behind the scenes. Related Stories Kasubi Royal Tombs Fully Restored After 15-Year Reconstruction – Mayiga Uganda Coffee Exports Hit 8.4m Bags W...

The Katikkiro of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga, has officially announced the completion of the long-awaited restoration ...
13/12/2025

The Katikkiro of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga, has officially announced the completion of the long-awaited restoration of the Kasubi Royal Tombs, fifteen years after a devastating fire destroyed the iconic Muzibu-Azaala-Mpanga, the main mausoleum and spiritual heart of the Buganda Kingdom.

Read here: https://softpower.ug/kasubi-royal-tombs-fully-restored-after-15-year-reconstruction-mayiga/

The Katikkiro of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga, has officially announced the completion of the long-awaited restoration of the Kasubi Royal Tombs, fifteen years after a devastating fire destroyed the iconic Muzibu-Azaala-Mpanga, the main mausoleum and spiritual heart of the Buganda Kingdom. Speaking...

Uganda’s coffee industry is on a record-breaking trajectory, with exports reaching 8.4 million 60-kilogram bags, valued ...
13/12/2025

Uganda’s coffee industry is on a record-breaking trajectory, with exports reaching 8.4 million 60-kilogram bags, valued at UGX 8.2 trillion (approximately US$ 2.4 billion) over the 12 months from November 2024 to October 2025, the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry, and Fisheries (MAAIF) has reported.

Read here: https://softpower.ug/uganda-coffee-exports-hit-8-4m-bags-worth-shs8-2trillion-in-12-months/

Uganda’s coffee industry is on a record-breaking trajectory, with exports reaching 8.4 million 60-kilogram bags, valued at UGX 8.2 trillion (US$ 2.4 billion) over the 12 months from November 2024 to October 2025, the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) has reported. This...

The Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) has assured Ugandans of improved power quality, transparency, and stronger co...
12/12/2025

The Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) has assured Ugandans of improved power quality, transparency, and stronger consumer engagement during the 2026–27 financial year, following a highly attended public tariff hearing held at the Imperial Royale Hotel in Kampala.

Read here: https://softpower.ug/era-vows-better-power-supply-as-public-demands-transparency-in-2026-27-tariff-review/

  The Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) has assured Ugandans of improved power quality, transparency, and stronger consumer engagement during the 2026–27 financial year, following a highly attended public tariff hearing held at the Imperial Royale Hotel in Kampala. Related Stories VP Alupo U...

Kyambogo University, on Thursday, December 11, 2025, graduated 5,138 students at its 21st graduation ceremony, marking a...
12/12/2025

Kyambogo University, on Thursday, December 11, 2025, graduated 5,138 students at its 21st graduation ceremony, marking a major milestone for the 2021/2022 cohort whose academic journey was disrupted by COVID-19 and delayed national examinations.

Read here: https://softpower.ug/vp-alupo-urges-lifelong-learning-as-5138-graduate-from-kyambogo/

  Kyambogo University, on Thursday, December 11, 2025, graduated 5,138 students at its 21st graduation ceremony, marking a major milestone for the 2021/2022 cohort whose academic journey was disrupted by COVID-19 and delayed national examinations. Related Stories “Oil Will Only Last 20 Years”: ...

President Museveni: “In Uganda, now we have new wealth—oil. We have confirmed 6.5 billion barrels of crude oil in the A...
12/12/2025

President Museveni: “In Uganda, now we have new wealth—oil. We have confirmed 6.5 billion barrels of crude oil in the Albertine region, and we are still exploring. But some people want us to misuse this money. Oil will only last about 20 years, so we must invest it in long-term projects.”

Read here: https://softpower.ug/oil-will-only-last-20-years-museveni-stresses-need-for-long-term-investment/

  Hoima — President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni received a warm welcome at Booma Grounds in Hoima City, where he addressed a massive campaign rally alongside the First Daughter, Mrs Natasha Museveni Karugire, and senior National Resistance Movement (NRM) leaders. Related Stories Museveni Stresses Sust...

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has urged Ugandans to treat the country’s oil resources as a temporary economic booster...
12/12/2025

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has urged Ugandans to treat the country’s oil resources as a temporary economic booster rather than a permanent source of income, warning that petroleum wealth must be carefully managed to create “durable wealth” for present and future generations.

Read here: https://softpower.ug/museveni-stresses-sustainable-use-of-oil-wealth-in-buliisa/

Buliisa— President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has urged Ugandans to treat the country’s oil resources as a temporary economic booster rather than a permanent source of income, warning that petroleum wealth must be carefully managed to create “durable wealth” for present and future generations. S...

In a symbolic move aligning America's conservation heritage with Africa's rewilding future, the launch of the Roosevelt ...
11/12/2025

In a symbolic move aligning America's conservation heritage with Africa's rewilding future, the launch of the Roosevelt Africa Trail, a new Pan-African economic and cultural engine, will be marked by the official naming of a rhino in Uganda after President Roosevelt.

Read here: https://softpower.ug/roosevelt-africa-trail-ugandan-rhino-to-be-named-after-ex-u-s-president/

New York — In a symbolic move aligning America’s conservation heritage with Africa’s rewilding future, the launch of the Roosevelt Africa Trail, a new Pan-African economic and cultural engine, will be marked by the official naming of a rhino in Uganda after President Roosevelt. Inspired by Pre...

Uganda’s fast-growing creator economy took centre stage on Thursday as Stanbic Bank Uganda convened the inaugural Stanbi...
11/12/2025

Uganda’s fast-growing creator economy took centre stage on Thursday as Stanbic Bank Uganda convened the inaugural Stanbic Ongea Digital Creators Summit, bringing together regulators, creators, industry leaders, and media partners for a high-level dialogue on the future of the country’s digital and creative industries.

Read here: https://softpower.ug/stanbic-ongea-digital-summit-charts-future-growth-for-ugandas-digital-economy/

Speke Resort Munyonyo — Uganda’s fast-growing creator economy took centre stage on Thursday as Stanbic Bank Uganda convened the inaugural Stanbic Ongea Digital Creators Summit, bringing together regulators, creators, industry leaders, and media partners for a high-level dialogue on the future of...

Service Cops Limited and Centenary Bank have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) establishing a strategi...
11/12/2025

Service Cops Limited and Centenary Bank have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) establishing a strategic technology and business partnership designed to fast-track digital transformation, deepen financial inclusion, and expand access to modern digital services across Uganda and the wider African region.

Read here: https://softpower.ug/service-cops-centenary-bank-seal-deal-to-fast-track-digital-transformation/

  Mapeera House — Service Cops Limited and Centenary Bank have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) establishing a strategic technology and business partnership designed to fast-track digital transformation, deepen financial inclusion, and expand access to modern digital services a...

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has assured residents of Masindi District that the government will fast-track long-dela...
11/12/2025

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has assured residents of Masindi District that the government will fast-track long-delayed urban development projects—particularly roads and a modern market—under the forthcoming Uganda Cities and Municipalities Infrastructure Development (UCMID) program.

Read here: https://softpower.ug/museveni-warns-against-overreliance-on-oil-revenue-pledges-new-infrastructure-boost-for-masindi/

  Masindi, Uganda — President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has assured residents of Masindi District that the government will fast-track long-delayed urban development projects—particularly roads and a modern market—under the forthcoming Uganda Cities and Municipalities Infrastructure Development (...

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