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Item UEGCL to rehabilitate Nalubaale-Kiira complex.(Daily Monitor, 2026-02-21) Angurini, Tom BrianThe Uganda Electricity Generation Company Limited (UEGCL) has revealed in its strategic plan 2025-30 that it will undertake rehabilitation of Nalubaale-Kiira Complex (380MW), Namanve thermal Plant (50MW) and Maziba SHPP (1MW) at a cost of Shs679.1 billion.Item Digital reforms could generate Shs14.6 trillion.(Daily Monitor, 2026-03-05) Angurini, Tom BrianUganda could generate some Shs14.6 trillion in economic value by 2030 if key digital policy reforms are implemented, according to projections by GSMA. GSMA estimates that the reforms would significantly accelerate the country's digital transformation, creating 1.79 million new jobs and increasing the number of internet users by four million people.Item "Uganda is innovating. it is just not cashing in yet".(New Vision, 2026-05-25) New VisionSomewhere in a university laboratory in Kampala right now, a researcher has just solved something remarkable. A new method for extending the shelf life of a local food crop. A low cost water purification technique.Item Students sensitised on oil opportunities.(Daily Monitor, 2026-05-23) Kigongo, JulietAs Uganda's oil and gas sector moves steadily towards commercial production, industry experts are urging graduates and job seekers to rethink how they prepare for opportunities emerging from one of the country's fastest-growing industries.Item Africa's push for home-grown AI ideas.(New Vision, 2026-05-28) Kakembo, TitusAs artificial intelligence reshapes economies worldwide, Africa stands at a defining crossroads. This article examines how Uganda and its continental peers are navigating the opportunities and challenges of AI adoption in pursuit of accelerated development and long-term economic prosperity, writes Titus Kakembo.Item New building law : what homeowners must know.(Daily Monitor, 2026-04-14) Wafula, Philip; Muyobo, KarimThe construction sector has ushered in more stringent regulations following the implementation of amendments to the building control act, 2026, with the National Building Review Board (NBRB) promising tougher penalties, faster, and improved safety standards.Item Powering tenfold growth strategy : why a strong UEDCL matters.(New Vision, 2026-05-27) Kabanyoro, VivianUganda is a nation on the move. From the bustling streets of Kampala to the emerging hubs in Gulu, Lira, Mbale and Mbarara, the energy of our youth and the ambition of our entrepreneurs are undeniable.Item Solar powered technologies changing face of acquaculture.(Daily Monitor, 2026-03-07) Arinaitwe, HedwigSolar-powered systems offer significant benefits. They reduce dependence on fossil-fuel-based or unreliable grid electricity, lower operational emissions, and ensure continuity of operations even when project funding ends or electricity supply is distributed. For research institutions and smallholder farmers, solar energy supports sustainable, low-carbon food production systems that are better suited to climate variability and long-term environmental pressures.Item How technology, anticipatory action are transforming response to floods.(Daily Monitor, 2026-03-27) Lutalo, TrevorIn the floods-prone districts of western Uganda, disasters have long followed a familiar pattern. Heavy rains fall on the slopes of the Rwenzori Mountains, rivers swell with little warning and within hours, communities along the River Nyamwamba in Kasese or the Rivers Semuliki in Bundibungyo and Ntoroko, are submerged.Item Shaping a human centric future for AI.(Daily Monitor, 2026-02-24) Modi, NarendraAt defining moment in human history, the world gathered at the AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi. For us in India, it was a moment of immense pride and joy to welcome Heads of State, Heads of Government, delegates and innovators from across the world.Item New UPDF headquarters near completion.(New Vision, 2026-05-19) Etukuri, CharlesThe new ministry of defence and veteran affairs in Mbuya hill in Kampala is 75% complete, the team behind the project has revealed.Item Oil prices surge as US begins naval blockade of Iran port.(Daily Monitor, 2026-04-14) Daily MonitorGlobal energy market were shaken yesterday after the United States announced it would begin enforcing a naval blockade targeting Iranian maritime activity, escalating tensions in the gulf.Item Ex-employees, leaders recount Kilembe mines glory days.(New Vision, 2026-05-27) Amanyire, SamuelThe mines contributed about 30% of Uganda's exports. Overgrown pathways and silent machines greet visitors of Kasese Municipality-based Kilembe mines, the once industrial heartbeat of Uganda. Production at the mines stopped in 1982 because of declining global copper prices.Item Museveni meets Dangote, backs regional oil refinery.(New Vision, 2026-05-18) Vision ReporterPresident Museveni has expressed Uganda's support for a proposed regional oil refinery project following talks with Nigerian billionaire industrialist Aliko Dangote on strengthening East Africa's energy and industrial co-operation.Item Drivers demand slash of EPS fines by half.(Daily Monitor, 2026-04-09) Owich, JamesDrivers in northern Uganda have called on officials from the ministry of works and transport to reduce the proposed fines under the express penalty scheme(EPS) by 50 percent, arguing that the current rates are excessively high and unaffordable for many.Item How to make every litre of your fuel last.(Daily Monitor, 2026-04-09) Okwera, OyetWhen you visit fuel stations in Uganda today, you will notice a slight increase in fuel prices across the board. To make the most of the fuel in your tank amid these unpredictable costs, motorists need to adopt smarter driving habits to maintain efficient fuel consumption even during periods of price hikes.Item New building and construction law imposes stricter penalties.(Daily Monitor, 2026-04-15) Okwera, Oyet GeoffreyLast year in Seeta, Mukono District, a two-storey structure collapsed. The site engineer, Robert Damulira, fled the scene for fear of arrest.Item Industrial parks build skilled technicians.(New Vision, 2026-05-03) Nampala, MosesAccording to the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS), Uganda is on a promising trajectory to build a strong industrial sector. To stimulate industrial sector growth, the government has established over 27 special economic zones and industrial parks across the country, managed by the Uganda Investment.Item There is a human being on the other side of the screen, be kind.(Daily Monitor, 2026-04-02) Amarathunga, Harshadeva"Technology doesn't just change what we do; it changes who we are. Online, without empathy and respect, we risk treating people as objects rather than as human beings," Sherry Turkle, an American sociologist, once said. She said this more than a decade ago,Item New Nile bridge takes shape.(New Vision, 2017-11-29) Bwambale, TadeoThe new bridge will have design features that allow for faster flow of both cargo and regular traffic, with two traffic lanes and a walk-way in each direction. It has a design speed of 120km per hour.