Victor Tayebwa

Kampala, Uganda

Senior Business Reporter at NBS TV

Senior Business Reporter at Nile Post

Senior Business Reporter at NBS Television

Award Winning Business Journalist @nbstv, @nilepostnews companies of @nextmediaug. | Summer School Fellow South Africa @sanlam I Never Solve a Problem Twice.

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Rotary Club Marks Two Years With Shs2.2bn School Project at Kigo Prison

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

The Rotary Club of Kigo Seven Lakes Golf has marked its second anniversary with the launch of a flagship project—construction of Kigo Prison Primary School—valued at Shs2.2 billion. The initiative, described as transformative by stakeholders, aims to uplift the lives of children within the Kigo Prison community through access to quality education.
Uganda Hailed for Being Pan Africanism Hub

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

The Secretary General of the Pan African Women Organization (PAWO) Majoro Grace Kabayo, has lauded Uganda as the "hub of Pan-Africanism," highlighting its steadfast resistance to conflicts and its adherence to the principles laid out by the founders of the Organization of African Unity (OAU).
Stanbic Consumer Conference Warns Raw Export , Govt Rallies Behind Agro-Industrialisation

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

The Stanbic Consumer Conference rang bells over Uganda’s slow progress towards agro-industrialisation, as government officials, financial leaders, and policymakers gathered to confront the challenges undermining the country’s agricultural potential.
Calls Grow for Digital Voter Register After Chaos in NRM Village Polls

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

The recent National Resistance Movement (NRM) structure elections at the LC1 level have triggered renewed demands for a digitised voter register after chaotic scenes and violent disputes marred the process in several areas. Political analysts and observers say the turmoil—marked by missing names, allegations of double registration, and physical altercations—exposed serious flaws in the party’s internal electoral system.
White House to Host Kagame-Tshisekedi Peace Signing

1 month 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.
Pension Boss Urges Retirees to Think Before Withdrawing NSSF Funds

1 month 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.
Creativity Deserves Protection, Register it- Mao Urges Musicians

1 month 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.
Manufacturers Back BUBU Progress As Experts Urge Infrastructure Fixes

1 month 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.
Uganda Airlines’ London Leap Set to Attract Billions in Trade and FDI

1 month 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.
Umeme Suspension Casts Long Shadows Over Stock Market

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

The Uganda Stock Exchange has reported a sharp downturn in performance for the first quarter of 2025, with turnover falling to Shs17 billion from Shs24 billion in first quarter of 2024. This 29.35% drop in the All-Share Index turnover marks one of the most significant quarterly declines in recent years, stirring concern among market watchers and investors alike.