Adrine Kobusingye has been elected as the new Chairperson of the NRM Women’s League, defeating her rivals by a wide margin. Her victory marks a generational shift in the party’s women leadership and positions her to play a key role in mobilizing female voters ahead of the 2026 elections.
Absa Bank Uganda and Junior Achievement Uganda have launched a three-year programme to equip over 25,000 young Ugandans with financial literacy and entrepreneurial skills. The initiative combines practical training, mentorship, and real-world business experiences to prepare youth for sustainable livelihoods and the future workforce.
Uganda’s economy continues to show resilience despite global and regional challenges, with GDP rising to Shs 226.3 trillion (USD 61.3 billion) in 2024/25. Strong performance across agriculture, industry, and services, combined with stable inflation and a robust private sector, has reinforced investor confidence. Finance Minister Matia Kasaija urges citizens to seize emerging opportunities and actively participate in the country’s growth trajectory.
Minister Evelyn Anite has called on the National Medical Stores to prioritize Ugandan-made medicines, stressing that supporting local pharmaceutical manufacturers is key to economic growth, job creation, and reducing reliance on imports. Her remarks came during a visit to MAVID Pharmaceuticals, where she urged government institutions to strengthen the Buy Uganda, Build Uganda policy.
Tuberculosis remains one of Uganda’s most pressing yet often overlooked health threats, spreading easily through the air and thriving on delayed diagnosis. Despite being curable, late treatment, reliance on herbal remedies, and the added burden of HIV continue to fuel high case numbers. Health experts warn that without faster action, TB will persist as a silent epidemic undermining the country’s fight for better public health.
Uganda has secured financing for the $2.7 billion Standard Gauge Railway project, marking a major step toward its implementation. The government will contribute 15 percent of the funding, with the remainder sourced from export credit agencies and international development institutions. Officials say the project will not only boost transport efficiency but also create opportunities for local contractors and stimulate economic growth.
