Emirates marks 25 years of connecting Uganda to the world, having transported 2.8 million passengers on over 15,900 flights since 2000. The airline expanded direct flights to Entebbe in 2007 and now operates a Boeing 777-300ER with three classes, including First Class. Emirates partners with the Uganda Tourism Board to promote the country’s attractions and reported a 16% passenger increase in 2025. The milestone was celebrated with a special flight featuring a modernized four-class aircraft.

Absa Bank Uganda and GirlCode hosted the 2025 GirlCode Hackathon, bringing together 50 Ugandan women in technology as part of a 30-hour, continent-wide event spanning eight African cities. Participants developed fintech solutions to improve women’s financial inclusion, guided by 15 mentors. Winning teams received digital devices, while the overall continental winner will attend the Women in Tech Global Summit. The initiative supports Absa’s broader commitment to women’s empowerment and digital financial inclusion in Africa.

Ugandan youths were encouraged to explore opportunities in the poultry sector during the World Egg Day Expo at Old Kampala Secondary School. State Minister for Animal Industry Bright Rwamirama highlighted poultry’s role in job creation, nutrition, and agribusiness growth, noting that over 5.2 million households rear poultry. The event showcased modern farming techniques and technologies, aiming to equip young entrepreneurs with skills, financing, and market access to expand poultry production and profitability.

The International Association for Strategy Professionals will host the IASP Africa Regional Conference 2025 in Kampala to discuss strategies for inclusive growth, digital transformation, and sustainability. The two-day event will bring together policymakers, business leaders, and strategy experts to explore ways to boost economic resilience, empower Africa’s youth, and advance Agenda 2063. IASP Uganda Chapter President Innocent M. Agaba emphasized the need for collaboration and innovation to drive sustainable regional development.

BrighterMonday Uganda, in partnership with the Islamic University in Uganda, will host a two-day Career Skills Fair at the IUIU Mbale Campus to train over 1,000 young people from Eastern Uganda. The event will connect job seekers with 50 employers and offer workshops on soft skills, entrepreneurship, and career readiness. Participants will receive mentorship, interview practice, and guidance on CV writing, salary negotiation, and navigating the labor market.