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Kabale University Student Dies a Week Before Graduation
Kabale University is mourning the untimely death of one of its students, Ms. Apolot Maureen Gloria, who passed away just days before she was set to graduate. Ms. Apolot had successfully completed her Bachelor of Science in Agriculture and was…
African Development Bank chief joins global push to turn youth into economic powerhouse
African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) President Dr Sidi Ould Tah on Monday joined global leaders on the World Bank Group’s High-Level Advisory Council on Jobs, championing Africa’s demographic dividend and the drive for youth employment. Invited by World Bank Group…
iPhone 17 Pro Max Costs Up to Shs 13 Million in Kampala
Kampala, Uganda – Apple’s newly launched iPhone 17 Series has officially hit the Ugandan market, with the iPhone 17 Pro Max (1TB) model retailing at an eye-watering Shs 12.99 million. The iPhone 17 Series, unveiled globally a few weeks ago,…
Top 5 In-Demand Tech Skills for African Youth in 2025
Presented by Block-Scholars Africa In today’s digital age, tech skills are no longer optional—they’re essential. Whether you’re looking to increase your employability, build a sustainable career, or stay ahead in a rapidly changing world, mastering relevant digital skills is the…
Ntungamo: How Agriculture is Transforming Youthful Bruno Mugisha’s Life
Uganda has the second-largest youth population in the world, with 78% of its citizens below the age of 35. This number is projected to double within 25 years (UNICEF). As a result, this highlights the need to have a population…
How HiveColab is Empowering Uganda’s Youth by Transforming Agribusiness through the Young Africa Works – Market for Youth Program
The Young Africa Works – Market for Youth Program is a transformative initiative funded by the Mastercard Foundation and implemented by GOAL Uganda in partnership with Hive Colab. This program is designed to empower youth-led agribusinesses across Uganda by providing…
2026 Polls: Bobi Wine Promises 10 million Jobs for Youth
National Unity Platform (NUP) leader and presidential hopeful Robert Kyagulanyi aka Bobi Wine, has set an ambitious target of creating 10 million jobs over the next five years if elected in 2026. Unveiled yesterday at St. Gonzaga Kagoma Primary School’s…
Africa’s Youth Futures: Resilience, Challenges, and Opportunities In 2024
Africa is home to the world’s youngest population—and its future depends on how well today’s youth are empowered to thrive. The Africa Youth Futures Report 2024, published by The Youth Café, provides a comprehensive look into the realities, challenges, and…
World’s Largest Youth Movements, UN Youth Office Forge Strategic Partnership to Accelerate Youth Leadership Worldwide
The United Nations Youth Office and the ‘Big Six’ Youth Organizations have announced a new strategic partnership to accelerate youth leadership and action toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The partnership, built on a shared commitment to invest in and further the Global Youth…
SWISS Gov’t Scholarship Opportunity Now Open for 2026/2027 Academic Year
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND SPORTSSWISS GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIP FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2026/2027 Date : 2nd October 2025 The Ministry is in receipt of communication from the Embassy of Switzerland informing of the above scholarship scheme for 2026/ 2027 academic year…