HSFB, Bulooka App launch digitized trade platform
The users of the app will also be able to open accounts, pre-apply for a mortgage or chat with a Housing Finance Bank customer service assistant through the BULOOKA APP.
Publics Africa Commences I’m An Agripreneur Youth Programme
In a bid to boost agricultural production through brand development and communication in Uganda’s agribusiness sector, Publics Africa Communications, a leading Public Relations firm in Uganda, has announced the ‘I am an Agriprenuer Youth Programme’ and is calling for applications…
Auditor General Pins National Medical Stores Bosses in Shs6Bn Scam
Officials at the National Medical Stores (NMS) in Entebbe, are in trouble over allegations of causing financial loss to the government worth over Shs6.5Bn, well knowing that it is an act tantamount to abuse of office and liable to criminal…
Mozambique President H.E. Filipe Nyusi Named Africa Oil & Power’s “Person of the Year” for 2020
H.E. Filipe Nyusi, President of Mozambique has been selected as Africa Oil & Power’s “Person of the Year” for 2020 by Africa Oil & Power.
Min. of Health receives medical equipment worth USD 250,000 to boost COVID-19 response in Uganda
The Ministry of Health has received medical equipment worth USD 250,000 to boost the COVID-19 response in Uganda. This donation was made by the Government of Ireland through its Embassy in Uganda in partnership with World Health Organization Uganda.
African Guarantee Fund Appoints Jules Ngankam as Group Chief Executive Officer
African Guarantee Fund has announced the appointment of Jules Ngankam as the new Group Chief Executive Officer.
Kenya Bankers Association (KBA), Huawei Ink Partnership Agreement to Promote Tech-Driven Financial Inclusion
The Kenya Bankers Association (KBA) has signed a collaboration agreement with tech-firm Huawei-Kenya that seeks to deepen financial inclusion in the banking sector through further deployment of technology and building fintech capacity.
World Tourism Day: Omukama Oyo Urges Sector Players to Revive Uganda’s Tourism
The Omukama of Tooro Kingdom Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru (II) commended the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) for holding this year’s World Tourism Day in his kingdom and urged all stakeholders to accelerate efforts to revive the tourism in Uganda, despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic to the sector.
NWSC Vows to Serve Over 341,000 People in Gulu City
The National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) has revealed that it is ready to serve over 341,000 people in Gulu City and surrounding areas in a bid to increase access to clean water to all Ugandans.
The OPEC Fund approves US$20m for SMEs in East Africa
The OPEC Fund for International Development (the OPEC Fund) has signed a US$20 million term loan in favour of East African Development Bank (EADB). EADB will use the loan to support small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and infrastructure projects in East Africa.
Stanbic Bank Uganda Officials Face Arrest Over Illegal Sale of Borrowers’ Land Titles
A group of executive at Stanbic Bank Uganda are on police’s wanted list over allegations of insider dealing and illegally selling property that borrowers had staked as collateral security to themselves.
Gov’t Demands Mandatory COVID-19 Tests for All Teachers in Uganda
The Ministry of Health and Ministry of Education has demanded all teachers to undergo Coronavirus (COVID-19) testing before they resume teaching.
Africa CDC Director Awarded the Global Goalkeeper Award for 2020 for his role in fighting COVID-19
The Director of the African Union’s Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Africa CDC, Dr John Nkengasong, has been awarded the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) 2020 Global Goalkeeper Award.
Ministry of Health Receives USD3.7M from Japanese Gov’t to Boost Fight Against COVID-19
The Ministry of Health has received a USD3.72 million grant from the government of Japan in a bid to boost the fight against Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Passenger Flights to Resume October 1st – Civil Aviation Authority
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and Uganda Airlines have announced October 1st, 2020 as the date for the resumption of scheduled passenger flights at Entebbe International Airport.
TECNO’s latest CAMON 16 Premier Beats Competitors to lead the Industry
As smartphones are becoming increasingly integrated into our everyday lives, it is essential to choose one that fits your lifestyles and your needs.
The Republic of Korea contributes rice and cash to assist refugees and Ugandans threatened by locusts
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomed 5,000 metric tons of rice and US$300,000 in cash from the Republic of Korea to provide much-needed relief assistance to 781,000 people including refugees and Ugandans threatened by locusts.
‘COVID-19 Pandemic Threatens Human Capital Gains of the Past Decade’-World Bank
A new report released by the World Bank reveals that the Coronavirus(COVID-19) pandemic threatens hard-won gains in health and education over the past decade, especially in the poorest countries.
Deputy Chief Justice Hon. Mpagi Bahegeine Wins Benedicto Kiwanuka Award
Lady Justice Hon. Alice Mpagi Bahegeine, who is a Deputy Chief Justice Emeritus, has been awarded the Benedicto Kiwanuka Award. Hon. Justice Bahegeine received the award during the 3rd Benedicto Kiwanuka Memorial, which was held by the Judiciary at the…
Teachers protest schools’ re-opening directive
The Uganda National Teachers’ Union (UNATU) has criticized the government’s schools’ re-opening programme saying it has serious loopholes. UNATU Secretary-General Filbert Baguma says that the manner in which government has handled the situation is likely to disturb the education structure…
UTB Unveils Programme for World Tourism Day 2020
The Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) has unleashed the programme for this year’s World Tourism Day, which is commemorated September 27th every year.
Police Speak Out On Destructive Makerere Fire
The Uganda Police has spoken out about the destructive fire that gutted Makerere University Main Building (Ivory Tower) on Sunday morning.
Oil Uganda Holds Social Accountability Dialogue with Youth in the Albertine Graben
Oil Uganda, a subsidiary of the Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU), on Thursday, September 17, 2020, held a Social Accountability dialogue at Trisek Hotel in Hoima, with youth, aimed at discussing the impact of oil exploration and extraction on the entire Hoima Sub-region (referred to as the Albertine Graben) to the local communities, wildlife and ecosystem.
Ministry of Health Rolls Out 100 Abbot Point of Care Machines to Bolster Fight Against HIV/AIDS
The Ministry of Health on Thursday September 17, 2020 rolled out 100 Abbot Point of Care Machines for Early Infant Diagnosis and Viral Load testing.
Nestlé appoints Joëlle Abega-Oyouomi as first female factory Manager in Central and West Africa
When Joëlle joined Nestlé as a Research Associate nearly 20 years ago, she had high ambitions for her career - but managing one of the world’s largest bouillon producing factories in Africa was not quite on her radar at that time.
Museveni Roots for More Iranian Investors in Uganda
His Excellency President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has asked the government of Iran to encourage investors there to invest more in Uganda, saying the current peace and economic security makes the country ideal for investment.
Health Minister Dr Aceng Launches Use of Convalescent plasma for COVID-19 Treatment
The Minister for Health Dr Jane Ruth Aceng on Tuesday launched the randomized clinical trial for use of convalescent plasma for treatment of COVID-19 in Uganda.
Pensioners demand pension scheme be digitized
Government workers and pensioners have called for the digitization of the pension scheme to ease access to their funds.
Uganda Produced Highest Levels of Coffee Despite COVID-19 Challenges
The Minister for Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) Hon. Vincent Bamulangaki Ssempijja, has revealed that Uganda this year produced the highest quantity of coffee in the past 20 years, despite the challenges posed by the current COVID-19 pandemic.
President Museveni Approves New Uganda Tourism Board of directors, Appoints Daudi Migereko Chairman
His Excellency President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Monday approved the new Uganda Tourism Board of Directors and appointed former minister Daudi Migereko to head the new Board.
Be confident and accept humble beginnings – Prof Maggie Kigozi tells young developers
Prof. Maggie Kigozi; a Ugandan Business Champion, Investment Promotion Expert, Entrepreneur, Farmer, Feminist, Chairperson of the Africa Scout Foundation, and Senior Consultant at the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) has today asked young developers to work on their confidence and also respect humble beginnings.
Uganda’s NIRA shuts down the head office after positive COVID-19 case
The headquarters of Uganda’s National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) was on Monday closed temporarily after some security personnel tested positive for COVID-19.
President Museveni Hands Over Agricultural Machines to Youth in Kamuli District Under Emyooga Scheme
In a bid to fight poverty amongst youth in Busoga Sub-region through the Emyooga Scheme, President Yoweri Museveni over the weekend handed over an assortment of the agricultural, salon, and tailoring, baking, and car washing machines to thousands of youth in Kamuli District, to help them become job creators.
URA Commissioner John Rujoki Musinguzi Announces Shs632Bn Surplus Revenue Despite COVID-19 Lockdown
Despite the challenges posed to the country’s economy due to the outbreak of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), the new Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) Commissioner-General John Rujoki Musinguzi, has announced that the tax body collected a surplus of Shs632Bn during the period…
Presidents Museveni, Magufuli Sign East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) Implementation Agreement
Uganda’s President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and his counterpart John Pombe Magufuli of Tanzania, have September 13, 2020, signed the implementation agreement for the East African Crude Oil Pipeline at Chato, Tanzania.
Lake Albert Development Project: New Major Milestones Are Reached Between Government of Uganda and Total
During a meeting held between President Yoweri Museveni and Patrick Pouyanné, Chairman and CEO of Total, the Government of Uganda and Total have reached an agreement on the conditions of entry of the Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) in the project as well as on the Host Government Agreement (HGA) which will govern the export pipeline project in Uganda.
UTB Announces ‘Take On the Pearl’ Campaign to Boost Domestic Tourism
The Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) in conjunction with the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife, and Antiquities, on Monday, September 14, 2020, launched a campaign dubbed ‘Take On the Pearl’, which is aimed at promoting Uganda’s domestic tourism.
Agripreneur: Agroforestry: Why You Should Invest in Growing Eucalyptus Trees
Many people think that agriculture ends at growing crops, rearing livestock like cattle, sheep, pigs, goats, or fish farming and they ignore agroforestry which many people have benefited from by growing eucalyptus. However, experts in agripreneurship reveal that there are…
President Museveni Launches UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) 2021-2025
His Excellency President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Wednesday launched the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) 2021-2025 at a function held at State House, Entebbe, which was attended Heads of UN Agencies in Uganda and Senior Government officials.
COVID-19: NIRA Closes Wakiso Offices After Staff Tests Positive
The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) has temporarily closed their offices in Wakiso district after a policeman attached to their offices tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19) on Tuesday. “The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) would like to inform…
Chief Registrar Langa Shakes Up Judiciary as She Shuffles Registrars, Magistrates
There is uproar in the judiciary after the newly appointed Chief Registrar, Sarah Langa Siu decided to shuffle a number of registrars and magistrates, moving many of them from their comfort zones.
UNEB Denies Clashing with Min. Of Education Over Reopening Schools Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic
The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has refuted allegations that the Board is clashing with the Ministry of Education and Sports over the reopening of schools amidst the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Entebbe International Airport scheduled to reopen on 1st October
On 8th September, Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCCA) announced in a letter the resumption of International commercial passenger flights at Entebbe International Airport. Flights are set to resume on 1st October.
Bank of Uganda Announces Reforms to The Primary Dealership System
Bank of Uganda has announced new reforms with an aim to increase efficiency and enhance liquidity in the financial market. This has been done in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development.
NSSF Benefits Claims Submission now available on mobile and online
The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) members who qualify for withdrawal of their savings can now submit and track their claims online and through their mobile phones.
Feature: Uganda’s fishing community only fears Ebola, thinks COVID-19 is overrated
Fishermen from the Ugandan side physically interact with their counterparts from DR Congo while in the waters and when they land with their catch, no one observes the ‘tonsemberera’ (social distancing) guidelines as they all jostle for the fish.
UTB Boss Ajarova Pays Courtesy Visit To Power Generator Eskom Uganda
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) on Tuesday, September 8, 2020, paid a courtesy visit to Eskom Uganda, one of the power generators in the country.
Agripreneur: Ministry of Agriculture Unveils Solar Dryers to Help Banana Farmers with Value Addition
In a bid to help banana farmers preserve their produce and process it into various by-products, The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) has introduced the usage of Solar Dryers under the Banana Livelihood Diversification Project.
UCC moves to register bloggers, online platforms ahead of the presidential election
The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has come under fire following its plot to have all online content providers get authorization on the heels of digital campaigns building up to the 2021 general election.
Namboole stadium to start receiving COVID-19 patients
The Ministry of Health has today received 210 beds as part of the COVID-19 auxiliary treatment center at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.
Africa: World Bank appoints New Country Director for Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, and Somalia
The World Bank has appointed Mr. Keith Hansen as the new Country Director for Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, and Somalia effective September 8, 2020.