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Uganda Top Stories

for the 20 Oct - 26 Oct

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1. UMA Outlines Green Industry Plan

Dr. Ezra Rubanda, Executive Director of the Uganda Manufacturers Association (UMA), outlined the association’s Green Industry Agenda on NBS TV’s “Spotlight UG.” UMA promotes sustainable industry through innovation in plastic recycling, consumer education on proper disposal, producer responsibility to phase out non-recyclable materials, and youth engagement at trade fairs. Dr. Rubanda emphasized collaboration with regulators like NEMA and predicted that plastic disposal practices will significantly improve within five years.

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2. NOVA Microfinance Partners with Spyro

NOVA Microfinance partnered with electric mobility company Spiro to expand access to clean, affordable transport in Uganda by offering flexible financing for electric motorbikes. The program enables riders to acquire bikes with a down payment of 180,000 Ugandan shillings and weekly repayments over 12 to 24 months. Targeting 2,000 financed bikes by 2026, the initiative supports Uganda’s Boda Boda sector, promotes financial inclusion, and advances the shift toward sustainable, low-emission transport.

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3. AfroMobile Partners With CUUL

AfroMobile partnered with the Consortium of Uganda University Libraries (CUUL) at its 4th Annual Research Dissemination Conference in Kampala to promote open knowledge and digital inclusion. The two-day event featured discussions on open science, artificial intelligence, and preserving indigenous knowledge. AfroMobile showcased initiatives to expand access to credible information and support social transformation. The conference also launched the African Journal of Library and Information Innovations to boost research and collaboration across Africa.

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4. Italy, Uganda Sign SME Support Deal

Italy and Uganda have signed a three-year cooperation agreement in Kampala to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through training and international collaboration. The €1.7 million project, funded by Italy’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs through the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation, aligns with the Mattei Plan, the EU Global Gateway, and Uganda’s national development goals. It seeks to enhance SME competitiveness, innovation, and participation in the African Continental Free Trade Area.

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5. Uganda plans $500B Clean Energy Economy

Uganda launched a plan to build a $500 billion economy driven by clean, affordable, and sustainable energy under its Ten-Fold Growth Strategy. Energy Minister Ruth Nankabirwa announced the initiative at the Renewable Energy Conference and Expo 2025 in Kampala. The government targets universal electricity access by 2040, scaling generation to 15,420 MW by 2030 and 52,481 MW by 2040. Recent projects and new clean cooking programs aim to expand access and cut reliance on biomass.

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6. Kasaija Launches MSC Job Creation Plan

Finance Minister Matia Kasaija praised the Microfinance Support Center for advancing job creation and wealth generation through inclusive financial services. At the launch of its 2025–2030 strategic plan, the Center outlined goals to create over one million jobs, support 9,000 clients, and strengthen 2,824 savings and credit cooperatives. Kasaija emphasized the importance of affordable credit, improved Sacco governance, and investment culture to drive Uganda’s grassroots economic transformation and financial inclusion.

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