youth empowerment

Local leaders in the Karamoja sub-region have commended Stanbic Bank Uganda for its ongoing investment and inclusive banking agenda, which continues to empower women, youth, and farmers through affordable credit, …

As Ugandans mark 63 years of independence and 39 years of economic transformation under President Yoweri Museveni’s leadership, reflections on government-led programmes that have shaped livelihoods dominate the celebrations. Over …

Some leaders are loud. Others lead by showing up. Janet Navvuga Bugembe is a poised and determined leader, the type that does not make headlines but generates them. She is …

As Uganda joined the rest of the world to commemorate International Youth Day, young people across the country have been called upon to embrace and fully utilize government programmes designed to …

In a deliberate move to economically empower bouncers and promote self-employment among the youth, the government through the Microfinance Support Centre (MSC) has launched a nationwide programme to support bouncers …

In a country where formal jobs are limited and youth unemployment continues to rise, a quiet revolution in vocational skills development is underway. More young Ugandans are enrolling in vocational …

As Uganda continues to struggle with the rising youth unemployment rates, experts are warning that the crisis is not just about a shortage of jobs. According to Carolyn Mary Amase, …

The 2025/26 budget speech by Finance Minister Matia Kasaija on June 13, 2025, puts start-ups and Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) squarely at the heart of Uganda’s economic transformation. Against …