Uganda’s coffee industry made a powerful impression at the 2025 Specialty Coffee Expo, held at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas. The three-day event drew more than 10,000 attendees from over 80 countries, positioning Uganda’s specialty coffee sector at the heart of global discussions on coffee.
Malaysia and ASEAN investors attending the Pearl of Africa Trade and Tourism Expo have expressed a strong desire to explore deeper collaborations with their Ugandan counterparts in the same sector so as to realise the target of over 5000 tourists exchanged by 2026.
Uganda has embarked on a new journey of increasing the size of the economy from US$50 billion in FY 2022/23 to US$500 billion by 2040, with an aggressive investment campaign to match the aspiration.
Uganda’s remarkable economic success story continues to attract international attention as Hon. Matia Kasaija, Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, presented compelling investment opportunities during the Pearl of Africa Business Forum & Expo in Malaysia.
Malaysia: The Pearl of Africa Business Forum and Expo has opened in Kuala Lumpar-Malaysia with Uganda set on securing and trade and investment potential of around USD 5 billion over the next five years.
These testimonials, brimming with nostalgia and national pride, offer an authentic glimpse into what makes Uganda truly special. Let’s explore the aspects of Ugandan life that its citizens cherish most when they’re away from the Pearl of Africa.
H.E. Farid Kaliisa, Ambassador of the Republic of Uganda to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) presented his letters of credence as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to His Excellency Felix Antoine Tshisekedi, President of the Democratic Republic of Congo on 10th April 2025 at Statehouse in Kinshasa, DRC.
Walking on the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) green zones, rather than using designated sidewalks, could unexpectedly land you in trouble. This follows a recent crackdown by KCCA’s enforcement team aimed at preserving the city’s green spaces and maintaining order.
In a move to propel the growing global movement for potatoes , Uganda is set to host the 13th Triennial African Potato Association (APA) Conference, scheduled for May 25–30, 2025, at the Speke Resort Hotel in Munyonyo.
The Territorial Police in Luwero district are actively investigating a case of counterfeit cement that occurred on Saturday, the 5th of April, 2025, at around 10:30 am at Kasana market and Kalongo zone, all within Luwero town council, Luwero district.
