New government figures show Uganda’s agriculture sector is entering 2026 on a high, delivering record export earnings, rising GDP contribution, and large-scale investments in irrigation, mechanisation, and disease control. With coffee, cocoa, dairy, and fisheries driving growth, agriculture is increasingly shaping Uganda’s path toward inclusive economic transformation.
By Andrew Kisinde | Today Kampala International University (KIU) has earned a major international distinction after being honoured with the European Society for Quality Research (ESQR) Quality Achievement Award, spotlighting the institution as one of Africa’s rising centres of excellence…
When Dr. Jim Spire Ssentongo opened his inbox to “everything wrong with KIU,” a quiet spark grew into a national conversation. Kampala International University responded twice, yet debates about fees, welfare and governance continued to swell across Uganda’s academic space. This editorial unpacks the rising noise, the legal and institutional stakes, and the deeper political and academic currents shaping this unfolding moment.
While 783 million people suffer from hunger, according to the UN data, a significant amount of food is wasted every day. This not only has a negative impact on people, but also on the environment.
By Edwin Mugula | 07 November 2025 | Econews.digital In an era defined by technology, connectivity, and the constant flow of information, Kampala International University (KIU) is strengthening its global footprint through a landmark partnership with Utrecht University of the…
As the Beaver Supermoon rises this week, the biggest and brightest of 2025, sky watchers and environmentalists alike are pausing to ask: Is nature trying to remind us of something? This rare celestial spectacle will occur on Wednesday, November 5,…
By Admin | November 3, 2025 | Econews Digital Uganda’s new National Medical Stores (NMS) pharmaceutical and office complex in Kajjansi, Wakiso District, has come under intense scrutiny after being submerged in water following recent heavy rains. The Shs 70…
By Admin | November 2, 2025 CAIRO, EGYPT — In a defining moment for global culture, heritage, and tourism, Egypt has officially opened the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), now recognized as the world’s largest museum dedicated to a single civilization.…
By Juma Musoke | November 2, 2025 KAMPALA — For many traders in the city’s central business district, the story has become painfully familiar. Each time heavy rains pour over Kampala, floodwaters sweep through shops, drenching merchandise and turning bustling…
