The economy in general and the real estate sector specifically, remained subdued over the past one and a half years due to the lockdown restrictions that affected different sectors of the economy. In the previous property market report (H2-2020), the…
In a bid to mitigate the risk of COVID 19 infection due to physical contact between staff and public, National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) has digitalised a number of its services. “National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) wishes to inform…
The recently concluded nationwide 42-day lockdown intended to lessen the spread of a second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic across Uganda has added to the continued economic slowdown. The headline Stanbic Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) slipped to 34.6 in July,…
The signing of the Shareholder’s agreement of EACOP and the Tariff and Transportation Agreement by Uganda and Tanzania, resulted in a marked increase in inquiries across asset classes in Kampala. The aforementioned agreements opened the way for the development of…
In a bid to expedite addressing land issues such as illegal land evictions, incidents of corruption and bribery, Lands Minister Judith Nabakooba yesterday launched a National Call Centre based in Wandegeya. She said that in her term at office, she…
Stella Alibateese is the new the National Director of the Personal Data Protection Office at The National Information Technology Authority-Uganda (NITA–U), the agency has announced. Personal Data Protection Office is an independent office under NITA Uganda for protection of personal data…
Vice President Jessica Alupo has said corruption is partly seen in leaders’ behaviors and called for exemplary leadership to fight the vice. “You are holding these public offices in trust of the citizens. We need to be exemplary as Leaders…
Of the targeted annual connections of 300,000 connections under Electricity Connections Policy (ECP), to date 299,843 have been realized as of the end of June 2021, the Minister for Energy and Mineral Development Ruth Nankabirwa has said. She said this while addressing…
Vice President Jessica Alupo has lauded President Yoweri Museveni for appointing 36 female ministers in his cabinet and his continued willingness to ensure women empowerment in Uganda. “We would in a special way like to celebrate His Excellency President Yoweri…
The Government of France has donated to Uganda sh10.8 billion covid fight items such as one million FFP2 face masks, fifty four thousand six hundred antigen testing kits and nine Osiris3 respirators. They were handed over to Uganda this afternoon at a…
Ministry of health has condemned malicious attacks on Ministry of Health officials by groups of persons who have been politically organised with an intent to defame . This follows yesterday’s protests by a group of people who called for resignation of…
Real Sector Annual Headline inflation slightly increased to 2.0% in June 2021 from 1.9% the previous month, largely driven by increases in prices for food and non-alcoholic beverages during the month. Economic activity weakened in June 2021 largely on account of the implementation of restriction measures to curb the resurgent spread of Covid-19 during the month. Similarly, sentiments about doing business, as measured by the Business Tendency Index (BTI), turned pessimistic in…
The National Bureau for Non-Governmental Organisations (NGO Bureau) under the Ministry of Internal Affairs has said Maya Project Uganda Chapter, an organization under spotlight for alleged trafficking, is nota registered NGO. NGO Bureau is mandated to register, regulate, monitor, inspect, coordinate…
Vice President Jessica Alupo has applauded the National Medical Stores (NMS) for the measures being put in place to address theft of drugs, an issue she said disheartens the population. She said this during a guided tour at the NMS…
Julius Ssekitoleko, a Ugandan weightlifter who went missing on Friday 16th July 2021 from the Olympic village facilities in Izumisano City, Japan has returned to Uganda safely. Ssekitoleko, according to sources did not meet the set Olympic standards in the latest…