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Kampala to switch to electric taxis before end of 2026

Uganda’s capital, Kampala, could see electric taxis on its roads before the end of 2026, following a move by the Union Transport Alliance (UTA) to begin transitioning the city’s taxi fleet to electric vehicles. UTA, an umbrella body bringing together taxi, bus and truck drivers and boda boda riders, announced the plan after a recent […] The post Kampala to switch to electric taxis before end of 2026 appeared first on

The Observer · 13 Aug 2026

UDB Posts Strong 2025 Performance, Disbursing Shs502bn to Create Over 69,000 Jobs

Kampala — Uganda Development Bank (UDB) disbursed Shs502.2 billion to private-sector enterprises in 2025, helping businesses create and sustain more than 69,000 jobs, as the state-owned development finance institution reported strong growth in assets, lending and profitability. The figures were released on Thursday during UDB’s Annual General Meeting held at the Ministry of Finance, Planning […] The post UDB Posts St

SoftPower News · 13 Aug 2026

Nsimbi’s Infinity puts Uganda’s culture on the global film stage

Ugandan creative duo Nsimbi has taken the country’s music, fashion, landscapes and cultural storytelling to the big screen with Infinity, a musical film that is gaining international attention. The film, created by GNL Zamba and Miriam Tamar Nsimbi, marks a new chapter in the duo’s creative journey, bringing together music, cinema, poetry, dance, fashion and […] The post Nsimbi’s Infinity puts Uganda’s culture on the

Watchdog Uganda · 13 Aug 2026

INTERVIEW: The Next Two Years Will Decide the Future of Uganda Airlines — Girma Wake

Uganda Airlines is entering a critical phase of its growth, with management seeking to improve operational reliability, restore grounded aircraft, strengthen regional connectivity and prepare for a planned fleet expansion beginning in 2032. In a recent interview during the launch of two new routes (Kigali and Accra), Uganda Airlines’ Chief Executive Officer, Ato Girma Wake, […] The post INTERVIEW: The Next Two Years

SoftPower News · 13 Aug 2026