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Kinyara Sugar Commissions Shs600 Million Maternity Unit to Boost Maternal Healthcare in Masindi
Kinyara Sugar Limited has commissioned a modern Shs600 million maternity unit at Kinyara Health Centre III in Masindi District, a major investment expected to improve maternal and emergency obstetric healthcare for thousands of families. The facility, built by the Sarrai Group in memory of Sarjit Kaur Rai, includes an operating theatre, neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), High Dependency Unit (HDU) and other specialised maternity services

Gov't Seeks NSSF Partnership for Long-Term Capital Development
Finance Minister Henry Musasizi has challenged the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) to deploy its growing financial resources to fund Uganda’s Tenfold Growth Strategy. While Board Chair Dr. David Ogong and MD Patrick Ayota revealed that NSSF assets have grown to Shs 32.8 trillion, they urged the government to establish a pipeline of secure, bankable projects to safeguard workers' savings.

Museveni, Qatari Tycoons Strike Deal to Build Fruits, Coffee Processing Hubs
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has hosted a delegation from Al Mansour Holdings at State House, Entebbe, to broker an economic partnership between Uganda and Qatar. The multi-sectoral talks focused on deploying Qatari capital, technology, and equipment into fruit processing, coffee value addition, pharmaceuticals, energy, and logistics to drive job creation.

Kingfisher Facilities Reach Final Stage as Uganda Eyes First Oil
Uganda's leaders have expressed confidence in achieving First Oil after inspecting the nearly completed Kingfisher oil development project in Kikuube District.

Government Seeks Better Credit Ratings Through Climate Adaptation Investments
Uganda is pioneering a new approach that seeks to ensure climate resilience investments improve sovereign credit assessments and reduce the cost of borrowing.

Uganda Airlines Signs Agreement to Acquire 10 Boeing Planes
President Museveni witnessed the signing of an agreement between Uganda Airlines and Boeing for the acquisition of 10 new passenger and cargo aircraft aimed at boosting trade, tourism and regional connectivity.

Uganda Ranks Among World's Top Outsourcing Destinations
Uganda has ranked 24th globally in the 2026 Global Outsourcing Talent Index, strengthening its position as a leading outsourcing destination in Africa.




