May 2025 – Page 2 – 256trends.com

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May

2026 Elections

Uganda Assures Tourists of Safety Ahead of 2026 Elections

David Sekkle / 7 months
0
3 min read

As Uganda approaches the 2026 general elections, Col. Edith Nakalema, head of the State House Investors Protection Unit (SHIPU), has reassured tourists of continued safety and stability in the country. Speaking at the Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo 2025 held at Speke Resort Munyonyo on May 22, she emphasized that Uganda’s electoral process would be peaceful, unlike in some countries where elections often disrupt tourism.

23
May

Economy

Uganda Records Higher-Than-Expected Fiscal Deficit in April 2025

David Sekkle / 7 months
0
2 min read

The Government of Uganda recorded a fiscal deficit of Shs 1,807.72 billion (1.807 trillion) in April 2025, according to the Ministry of Finance’s latest monthly economic performance report. This figure exceeds the projected deficit of Shs 1,213.07 billion (1.213 trillion) for the month, largely due to lower-than-anticipated tax and non-tax revenues, alongside increased expenditure.

23
May

Development

President Museveni Urges Ugandans to Embrace Parish Development Model as a Pathway Out of Poverty

David Sekkle / 7 months
0
3 min read

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has urged Ugandans to embrace the Parish Development Model (PDM), emphasizing its significant potential to alleviate poverty and create more employment opportunities than government jobs can offer.

23
May

President Museveni Commends Parliament for Passing UPDF Amendment Bill, Stresses Wealth Creation and Unity

David Sekkle / 7 months
0
5 min read

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has applauded the Members of Parliament for passing the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Amendment Bill, 2025, calling it a timely move that averted potential conflict among the army, Parliament, and the judiciary.

21
May

National

Miss Uganda 2024 Natasha Nyonyozi Shines at Miss World with Autism Advocacy

David Sekkle / 7 months
0
3 min read

Wearing a radiant smile and standing tall with purpose, Natasha delivered a moving speech grounded in personal experience, strength, and a vision to transform the African narrative around autism.

21
May

Business

Government Launches Low-Interest ‘Katale Loan’ to Empower Kampala Market Vendors

David Sekkle / 7 months
0
4 min read

Over 10,000 vendors from Kalerwe and Owino markets are set to benefit from a new government-funded business loan, dubbed the Katale Loan, offering an affordable interest rate of just 8% per annum. Rolled out through the Microfinance Support Centre (MSC), the initiative targets low-income traders and aims to protect them from exploitative moneylenders while boosting their business potential.

20
May

Tourism

POATE 2025: Uganda Showcases Culture, Innovation, and Sustainability at Speke Resort Munyonyo

David Sekkle / 7 months
0
3 min read

As the sun rises over Lake Victoria on May 21, 2025, the newly expanded Speke Resort Convention Centre in Munyonyo becomes the vibrant stage for the Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo (POATE) 2025. Under the theme “Tourism and Sustainable Transformation,” the ninth edition of this flagship event brings together global delegates, cultural performers, and tourism innovators to celebrate Uganda’s rich heritage, breathtaking landscapes, and eco-conscious travel vision. From immersive virtual safaris to cultural showcases and sustainability forums, POATE 2025 invites the world to discover the true heartbeat of the Pearl of Africa.

19
May

Uganda Airlines

Uganda Airlines Launches First-Ever Flight to Europe, Connecting Entebbe to London

David Sekkle / 7 months
0
3 min read

Uganda Airlines has officially made its debut in Europe, successfully completing its inaugural flight to the United Kingdom—a significant milestone in the national carrier’s international expansion.

19
May

Development

President Museveni Engages Tooro Subregion Journalists on PDM and National Development

David Sekkle / 7 months
0
3 min read

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni today held an interactive session with journalists from the Tooro subregion at the State Lodge in Fort Portal. The discussion focused primarily on the Parish Development Model (PDM) and its role in transforming Uganda’s economy.

19
May

Events

President Museveni Commissions Tooro Zonal Presidential Industrial Hub in Kyenjojo

David Sekkle / 7 months
0
4 min read

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, accompanied by the First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Maama Janet Kataaha Museveni, officially commissioned the Tooro Zonal Presidential Industrial Hub located in Kijwiga village, Katoke Sub-county, Mwenge Central, Kyenjojo District.

President Museveni Pledges Action...

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Uganda Fast-Tracks Nuclear Energy...

IGP Byakagaba Assures Ugandans...

UPDF Chief of Defence...

Uganda Assures Tourists of Safety Ahead of 2026 Elections

Uganda Records Higher-Than-Expected Fiscal Deficit in April 2025

President Museveni Urges Ugandans to Embrace Parish Development Model as a Pathway Out of Poverty

President Museveni Commends Parliament for Passing UPDF Amendment Bill, Stresses Wealth Creation and Unity

Miss Uganda 2024 Natasha Nyonyozi Shines at Miss World with Autism Advocacy

Government Launches Low-Interest ‘Katale Loan’ to Empower Kampala Market Vendors

POATE 2025: Uganda Showcases Culture, Innovation, and Sustainability at Speke Resort Munyonyo

Uganda Airlines Launches First-Ever Flight to Europe, Connecting Entebbe to London

President Museveni Engages Tooro Subregion Journalists on PDM and National Development

President Museveni Commissions Tooro Zonal Presidential Industrial Hub in Kyenjojo

Uganda Flags Off First Milk Powder.

POATE 2025: Uganda Shines as a.

Government Launches Low-Interest ‘Katale Loan’ to.

MTN Unveils Sh1b Push for Cashless.

President Museveni Pledges Action.

National Security Mobilisation Task.

President Museveni Presides Over.