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Old Mutual links unit trust investment to comprehensive motor insurance

Old Mutual Investment Group Uganda (OMIG) has introduced a comprehensive motor insurance benefit for qualifying unit trust customers, in a move aimed at encouraging more Ugandans to protect their vehicles against accidents, theft, fire and other financial risks. The initiative, introduced in partnership with Old Mutual General Insurance, allows customers investing in selected Old Mutual […] The post Old Mutual links

The Observer · 19 Aug 2026

Uganda Risks Return to Power Rationing Within a Year as Industrial Demand Surges, Minister Sanjay Warns

KAMPALA — Uganda risks returning to electricity load shedding within a year unless power generation and renewable energy investments keep pace with surging manufacturing demand, Trade, Industry, and Cooperatives Minister Sanjay Tanna has warned. Speaking at the fifth Presidential CEOs Forum alongside Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja, Tanna cautioned that rapid industrial expansion is placing unprecedented […] The post

Watchdog Uganda · 19 Aug 2026

Finance Minister Musasizi defends criteria for tax remission

Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Ministry of Finance has clarified the criteria and procedure taxpayers must follow when seeking remission of tax liabilities, stressing that the measure is reserved for exceptional circumstances and is not intended to shield businesses from ordinary tax obligations. Finance Minister Henry Musasizi told Parliament on Tuesday that tax administration … The post Finance Minister Musasizi defen

The Independent Uganda · 19 Aug 2026

Equity Bank and Tian Tang Group partner to unlock Mbale Industrial Park potential

Mbale, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | The Sino-Uganda Mbale Industrial Park is set for a further boost following a strategic partnership between Equity Bank Uganda and Tian Tang Group to expand access to finance, strengthen businesses and create more opportunities across the industrial ecosystem. Tian Tang Group has built a manufacturing ecosystem supporting more … The post Equity Bank and Tian Tang Group partner to u

The Independent Uganda · 19 Aug 2026

Equity Bank’s East and Central Africa regional network key to success of Mbale’s UKI Uganda

Mbale, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | As Ugandan manufacturers look beyond the domestic market, moving money across borders efficiently is becoming as important as moving goods. For Mbale-based manufacturer, importer and exporter UKI Uganda Limited, cross-border payment delays have been a challenge as the company expands across East and Central Africa, particularly in the … The post Equity Bank’s East and Central Afri

The Independent Uganda · 19 Aug 2026

Rethinking Curriculum for a Changing World: Why Uganda’s Curriculum is Evolving

The task before us is not to choose between preserving what is valuable and embracing what is new. It is to build an education system that can do both, retaining the knowledge, values and cultural identity that define us while equipping learners with the competencies required to thrive in an increasingly interconnected and changing world.

Nile Post · 19 Aug 2026

Kenneth Mugabi to Celebrate 10-Year Musical Journey on September 12

What began as an ordinary rehearsal morning quickly became a big surprise for singer cum songwriter Kenneth Mugabi when V&A Sherry Brand Manager Roy Tumwizere walked into his live session at Marish Studio in Bukoto to announce the brand’s sponsorship of his 10th anniversary concert. The concert, set for September 12, 2026, at Ndere Cultural […] The post Kenneth Mugabi to Celebrate 10-Year Musical Journey on September

SoftPower News · 19 Aug 2026