Col Nakalema courts Dutch investors as Uganda seeks to boost business

Denis Kato2 weeks ago03 mins

Col. Edith Nakalema, the head of the State House Investors Protection Unit (SHIPU), has commended the Netherlands for its contribution to Uganda’s economy, particularly in agriculture, agribusiness and other investment sectors. Nakalema said the Netherlands was one of Uganda’s leading sources of foreign direct investment, with more than 200 Dutch-affiliated companies operating in the country….

UEDCL connects 640,000 new customers in six months as complaints of power outages rise

Our Reporter1 year ago02 mins

The Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) has reported adding more than 640,000 new connections to the national grid in the six months since it assumed control from private operator Umeme in April 2025. UEDCL’s managing director, Paul Mwesigwa, revealed that the number of connections has risen from 1,782,085 to 2,430,489, marking an increase of…