The Sanyu Daily | Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Hello Friend,
🤗 Welcome and we are grateful for a new Tuesday.
📆 Today in History.
In 1997: Apple Computer appoints its co-founder, Steve Jobs, as interim CEO.
🌍 And in 2018, at the Berlin Marathon, Eliud Kipchoge set a new marathon world record with a stunning time of 2:01:39.
⁉️ Lero Twagala Sente. Twagala Sente Zoka -Please.
In 2024- Ugandans in America, Europe, Saudi Arabia and other places sent 5.4 trillion shillings back home for : food & daily necessities, education, healthcare & business investments - among others.
This money contributed 3% to Uganda's GDP - and exceeded other sources like foreign direct investment and development assistance.
So, we want to ask you - how do you send or receive your ka money from abroad?
Reply and let us know
In the news.
📰 Entebbe Airport is now breaking records. For the first time in years - 243,089 international passengers used the airport in August 2025 -exceeding the record 230,577 passengers of July 2025.
Cargo traffic faired well too - In August 2025, a record of 5,257 metric tonnes were handled : 3,247 tonnes were imports and 2,010 tonnes were exported - with Fruits, vegatables and flowers as the most flown items.
But what's causing this?
ℹ️ Sports tourism and International Conferences are on the increase. For example - In August - we hosted CHAN 2024
ℹ️ It also looks like - UTB's strategic promotional efforts are now starting to pay off handsomely.
ℹ️ Plus, Uganda Airline's new and expanded flight routes to places like London and Lagos have increased the airport's accessibility & connectivity.
ℹ️ The Airport is also being expanded and upgraded with new facilities to improve efficiency and traveler experiences
These developments confirm the Airport as a rising regional hub -ready to serve Investors in Uganda's tourism, agriculture, and service sectors.
📰 And elsewhere - Gov't has officially stopped importing electricity meters - opting to only source them from local Ugandan manufactures. UEDCL has confirmed the development.
"This is in line with the government BUY UGANDA , BUILD UGANDA (BUBU) policy , and its a major milestone for the electricity sector" Jonan Kiiza -UEDCL
⚽️ In Sports - The UEFA Champions League returns today with 36 teams competing for glory. Athletic Club takes on Arsenal at 7:45 pm -while Totenham takes on Villarreal at 10pm -Kampala time.
That's it. Have a great day.
With Regards
The Sanyu Daily Team
💭 DAILY QUOTE
"Fresh produce remains one of the leading exports through Entebbe, underscoring the Airport's role in facilitating trade and connecting Ugandan farmers to global markets" Vianney Lugya - UCAA Spokesperson.