Victor Tayebwa

1 week ago | nilepost.co.ug | Victor Tayebwa

Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) are expected to sign a long-awaited peace agreement this June at the White House, with President Donald Trump anticipated to attend the high-profile event. The agreement, which comes after years of regional tension and conflict, is being hailed by political analysts as a critical step toward stabilising the war-torn eastern region of DR Congo.

2 weeks ago | nilepost.co.ug | Victor Tayebwa

Uganda’s chief pension regulator has urged retiring workers to resist the temptation to hastily withdraw their National Social Security Fund (NSSF) savings, warning that unplanned cashouts often lead to financial hardship. Speaking at a recent stakeholder forum, Martin Nsubuga, the Chief Executive Officer of the Uganda Retirement Benefits Regulatory Authority (URBRA), emphasised the need for careful financial planning before accessing retirement benefits.

2 weeks ago | nilepost.co.ug | Victor Tayebwa

The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs Nobert Mao has urged artists in the music industry to take charge of their intellectual property by officially registering their names and trademarks with the Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB). Speaking during the World Intellectual Day in Kampala, Mao emphasized that protecting one's creative identity is not merely a bureaucratic formality it is a cornerstone of a sustainable career in the music industry.

3 weeks ago | nilepost.co.ug | Victor Tayebwa

The Uganda Manufacturers Association (UMA) has commended the government’s “Buy Uganda Build Uganda” (BUBU) initiative, describing it as a timely intervention that is steadily reshaping the country’s industrial landscape. Dr Ezra Muhumuza, the executive director of UMA, said the policy’s focus on import substitution and export promotion is beginning to show measurable success, citing a 10 percent drop in imports as an encouraging indicator. “We are on course.

4 weeks ago | nilepost.co.ug | Victor Tayebwa

Uganda Airlines is preparing for a major milestone with the launch of its inaugural nonstop flights between Entebbe International Airport and London Gatwick, set to begin on May 18. The route marks the return of direct air travel between Uganda and the United Kingdom nearly a decade after British Airways halted operations on the corridor.