Government Agencies

Government launches Results-Based Financing Programme to support Clean Energy adoption and access

by Brian EmorutGovernment AgenciesMinistries, Agencies & DepartmentsNews & AnalysisTechnologyDecember 6, 2024December 6, 2024

The Government of Uganda through Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development and Energy Credit Capitalisation Company (UECCC) has officially launched its Results-Based Financing/Price Subsidy (RBF) Programme as part of the…

PPDA Clears Way for Kyenjojo-Kamwenge-Bwizi Road Upgrade Despite Procurement Disputes

by Brian EmorutGovernment AgenciesMinistries, Agencies & DepartmentsNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryNovember 27, 2024November 27, 2024

The Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority (PPDA) has authorized the procurement of a contractor for the long-awaited upgrade of the Kyenjojo (Kihura)–Bwizi–Rwamwanja–Kahunge and Mpara-Bwizi roads in western…

Rwanda Has Extended its Import Tax Exemptions on Electric Vehicles to 2025.

by Jonathan LAfricaEast AfricaGlobal NewsGovernment AgenciesIndustry & AnalysisMinistries, Agencies & DepartmentsNews & AnalysisStartupsAugust 7, 2024August 7, 2024

The Rwandan government has renewed its commitment to promoting electric mobility by extending the zero-rated import duty on electric and hybrid vehicles until the end of the fiscal year 2024/25….

Who is David L. Kalyango, Bank of Uganda’s new Head of Bank Supervision?

by Muhereza KyamuteteraGovernment AgenciesNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryAugust 6, 2024August 6, 2024

Following the approval of its new structure, the Bank of Uganda has made changes in its management structure as well as key changes in its top management. In the changes,…

How Rwanda’s Pioneering Approach is Charting a Path for Responsible Artificial Intelligence (AI) Innovation in Africa.

by Jonathan LGovernment AgenciesICTNews & AnalysisPolitics & GovernmentStartupsJuly 6, 2024July 6, 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force, reshaping the very fabric of our society. Born from the pioneering work of computer scientists and visionaries, AI has evolved from…

PROFILE: Who is CPA Edward Akol, the designate Auditor General for Uganda? 

by Muhereza KyamuteteraGovernment AgenciesProfilesThe Big StoryJuly 2, 2024July 2, 2024

The Parliamentary Appointments committee will on Thursday 4th July sit to vet Akol Edward, President Museveni’s appointee as the Auditor General. If approved by Parliament, Mr. Akol will be the…

U.S. Gov’t sanctions Ugandan Parliament Speaker and Husband together with other government officials 

by CEO ReporterGovernment AgenciesPolitics & GovernmentThe Big StoryMay 30, 2024May 30, 2024

The Department of State has publicly designated five current and former Ugandan officials for their involvement in significant corruption or gross violations of human rights. According to a U.S. State…

NSSF hits its 10-year UGX20 trillion assets target, one and a half years ahead of schedule

by Muhereza KyamuteteraGovernment AgenciesNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryMarch 5, 2024March 5, 2024

The National Social Security Fund (NSSF), Uganda’s national savings scheme, has hit UGX 20 trillion in Assets Under Management (AUM), one and a half years ahead of schedule. The Fund…

REFINERYNOMICS: Uganda presses ahead with its oil refinery project amidst questions on profitability and sustainability

by Paul MurungiGovernment AgenciesNews & AnalysisThe Big StoryMarch 4, 2024March 5, 2024

To do or not to do a refinery for Uganda’s oil and gas finds, over and above the pipeline has been a major question for the country, but more importantly…

Judiciary’s appellate courts new building to save UGX6 billion annually; enhance physical access to justice

by CEO East Africa MagazineGovernment AgenciesNews & AnalysisPolitics & GovernmentFebruary 2, 2024February 2, 2024

President Museveni, will on February 09th 2024 inaugurate the Judiciary’s twin-tower office block.  Construction of the seven-storey twin appellate courts buildings with two basement floor parking for 226 vehicles, started…