John Tugume
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Bank of Uganda gets new governor, deputy
Uganda's currency notes will finally have a new signature after president Yoweri Museveni appointed the new governor for Bank of Uganda, three years after the position fell vacant.
Uganda’s export earnings, FDI grow by more than 20%
Uganda’s total earnings from exports grew by 21.8% in the first quarter of the current financial year, a new report indicates.
Museveni roots for investment in Uganda at UAE Sustainability Summit
President Yoweri Museveni took advantage of the podium at the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2025 Summit to call on investors worldwide to come and do business in Uganda as the country “offers a myriad of investment opportunities in various sectors.”
Museveni launches facility, strategy to enhance Uganda’s exports
Uganda’s President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Monday commissioned the Free Zones Export Facility at Entebbe International Airport and also launched the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Implementation strategy aimed at promoting trade within the continent and globally.
Ugandan minister woos Türkiye to set up defence manufacturing plant
The minister of defence and veteran affairs, Jacob Marksons Oboth, has urged Türkiye to set up a defence manufacturing hub in Uganda to take advantage of the country’s continental location.
Uganda signs contract for construction of $129m posh Olympics stadium
Uganda will in the next 20 months have a modern Olympics stadium following the signing of a contract with an Egyptian company to construct the said structure.
Uganda attracts South Sudanese private airline to ply Entebbe-Juba route
With the continued peace and security, Uganda has attracted a South Sudanese private regional airline to add momentum on the Entebbe-Juba route.
Uganda’s president congratulates Cranes for qualifying for AFCON25
President Yoweri Museveni has sent out heart congratulations to national football team, Uganda Cranes, upon qualifying for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 edition.
Makerere University Launches Uganda’s First Electric Vehicle Training Program
Makerere University, in partnership with Kiira Motors Corporation (KMC) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), has introduced a specialized training initiative in Kampala, Uganda, focused on electric vehicle technology and associated technologies.
Uganda runs successful test flight at second international airport
Uganda has announced that a successful test flight was run at the country's second international airport.