President Yoweri Museveni praised Matongo Wood Works, a Ugandan enterprise founded by Stella Teromu and Elizabeth Karunga, for reviving African heritage through locally made wooden and clay household items. During a meeting at Mbale State Lodge, Museveni commended the company for blending traditional craftsmanship with modern design and pledged government support for local producers. The company, based in Naalya, Kampala, creates high-quality products that promote cultural identity and reduce reliance on imports.

Canon Rumanzi presents a solo exhibition, Looking into the Mad Eye of History Without Blinking, at the Nairobi Contemporary Art Institute, using digital collages and archival materials to explore Uganda’s fragmented past. He combined government documents, family photos, and press images to highlight suppressed histories. Rumanzi co-founded History in Progress Uganda to digitize and share archives, linking personal memory with public record. The exhibition situates Uganda’s history in global discussions on technology, archives, and power.

The second Amplify Uganda Music Expo (AUMEX) convened at MOTIV in Kampala from November 6 to 8, 2025, bringing together hundreds of artists, industry professionals, and music enthusiasts to discuss building a sustainable Ugandan music ecosystem. Panels and workshops covered artist development, music rights, digital distribution, branding, and global touring strategies. Speakers, including Dominic Clare, Kuseim, and Rasheeda Nalumoso, emphasized training, mentorship, and community networks to support long-term careers and promote Ugandan music locally and internationally.