Education: Anxiety as Ugandan learners lose foreign sponsors
Many children in Uganda are now uncertain of continuing their education as donors for several sponsorship programs cut back funding after being affected by Covid-19 in their countries.
Dr. Tanga Odoi Issues Guidelines for NRM Primaries to Avoid Spread of COVID-19
The Chairman of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Electoral Commission Dr. Tanga Odoi has issued a number of guidelines that are to be followed by electoral officials while conducting Party primaries slated for Friday, September 4th, 2020, so as to avoid the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) among voters.
Ministry of Education releases new reforms for skills development
The Ministry of Education and Sports is fronting reforms in technical and vocational training in a bid to regularize skills development and acquisition of competencies that are relevant to the job market.
Fear at City Hall as KCCA Staff Tests Positive for COVID-19
There is untold fear at the City Hall based Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), after one of their staff tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19), something that has brought business to a standstill as officials from the Ministry of Health monitors the situation.
Farmers Ask Gov’t to Relax Conditions for Agriculture Credit Facility to Mitigate COVID-19 Effects
Farmers in Uganda have decried the stringent conditions that were set by the government in order for them to be able to access funds from the Bank of Uganda through the Agriculture Credit Facility, such that they can mitigate the adverse impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on the agricultural sector.
Health Minister Dr. Aceng Inaugurates Malaria Free Uganda Board of Directors
The Minister for Health Hon. Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng on Wednesday, September 2nd, 2020, officially inaugurated the Board of Directors (BOD) for the Malaria Free Uganda project.
Uganda improves health reporting Service with digital phone-based solutions
Uganda's health sector has gained two mobile phone-based digital solutions that should ease the quality of services, especially in the poor and rural areas.
WWF partners with leading multinational Velux Group to save Uganda’s limping biodiversity
As the world is facing an unprecedented climate and nature crisis, the World Wild Fund (WWF) in partnership with Velux Group is implementing projects aimed at stopping the degradation of the planet's natural environment.
Endpoint Crop Inspection Centres set up at Entebbe Airport To Improve Quality Of Agricultural Exports
The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) has set up an advanced Endpoint Crop Inspection Area at Entebbe International Airport, where all agricultural produce for export shall subject to tests to ensure that they meet international standards before…
PR & COVID-19: World Vision’s Communications Manager Joanita Asiimire gives an insight about the highs and lows
From a humble Christian background, the story of Ms. Joanita Asiimire is a powerful inspiration for many young girls who look forward to joining the field of Journalism and Communication. At her young age, she has challenged the odds of…
Remnants Honor Prophet Elvis Mbonye in massive online inaugural celebration
Since 2018, the friends and partners (remnants as they refer to themselves) of Prophet Elvis Mbonye the leader and founder of Zoe Fellowship ministries have made it a tradition to honor their man of God every 1st September.
Uganda Airlines Announces Repatriation Flight from South Africa is slated for 10th September
The Management of Uganda Airlines has announced that it will conduct a Repatriation Flight for all Ugandans stranded in South Africa due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown at Entebbe International Airport and other airports across Africa.
UNOC Temporarily Closes Offices After Staff Tests Positive for COVID-19
The Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) has temporarily closed its offices in Kampala after one of its staff tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19).
CNOOC Oil to hold Oil and Gas Supplier Development E-Conference
This Tuesday, September 1st,2020, CNOOC Q2 Oil is set to hold an Oil and Gas Supplier Development E-Conference, during which stakeholders will discuss the Preparedness of Local Businesses for the Development Phase of the oil and gas sector in Uganda.
Lawyer Pheona Wall Eyes Uganda Law Society Presidency
Renowned Kampala lawyer Pheona Nabasa-Wall has vowed to contest the Uganda Law Society (ULS) Presidency, with the intent to oust the incumbent Simon Peter Kinobe.
Oil & Gas: Africa Oil & Power Welcomes New Managing Director, Launches 2021 Events
Africa Oil & Power (AOP) is excited to announce the appointment of Renée Montez-Avinir as its new Managing Director, effective 1 September 2020.
Top 10 Tourist attractions in Uganda
Tourist attractions in Uganda range from game parks, forests, lakes, rivers, mountains, and cultural heritage sites. The list of tourist attractions in Uganda is endless but we have decided to compile a list of the 10 most popular attractions that…
Museveni instructs COVID-19 National Taskforce team to review phased reopening of schools
President Yoweri Museveni has instructed the National Taskforce Team for COVID-19 in Uganda to look into the possibility of a phased reopening of schools with emphasis placed on starting with candidate classes and clinical students.
Agripreneur: Cattle keeping: Why Ankole Long-horned Cattle Are Best for Beef & Milk
Cattle keeping in Uganda is one of the commonest income-generating agricultural activities, hence people engaging in dairy farming and beef production are agripreneurs. This is because Cattle keeping in Uganda as an agricultural activity entails several by-products that come along…
Top Story: ICPAU new board suspended!
Budadiri West MP Nathan Nandala Mafabi has reached an agreement with the Institute of Certified Public Accounts of Uganda -ICPAU which will see his application for a practicing certificate considered and his name included in the new council members.
Uganda’s Tourism Thrives Again as Tourists Flock Kibale Forest National Park
The tourism sector in Uganda is thriving once again following the partial lifting of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown, which has seen tourists both and foreign flock to various national parks, game reserves, and other tourist attractions.
Kadaga under pressure to delay NSSF Bill – workers MP
The Speaker, Rebecca Kadaga is under pressure to delay the enactment of the NSSF Bill, the Worker’s MP Dr. Sam Lyomoki has claimed. He disclosed this at a press briefing at parliament where he spent a night in the chambers to protest the delayed enactment of the NSSF amendment bill 2019.
Abel Kagumire named URA’s new customs boss
The Uganda Revenue Authority-URA board has appointed new commissioners to replace those fired in May 2020.
Uganda’s Economic Revival Threatened as COVID-19 Cases Among Company Employees Surge
The recovery of Uganda’s economy which was hit hard by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown is likely not to be realized soon, after officials from the Ministry of Health observing that there is a surge in COVID-19 infections among employees of various companies.
Bank transactions surge to UGX 20 trillion
Transactions in Uganda's banking sector grew to a robust sh20 trillion from sh18 trillion the year before, helped by growth in agent banking, a survey by Summit Consulting indicates.
One of Uganda’s top personal brands Dr. Karuhanga Secures New Term as dfcu Bank’s Board Chairman
Renowned Kampala lawyer Dr. Elly Karuhanga ((Ph. D.) is set to serve another term as the Chairman Board of Directors dfcu Bank, after he was reappointed to the same position early this week following the expiry of his tenure.
Agripreneur: Banana Livelihoods Diversification Project unveiled to Boost Banana Farming
The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) has introduced the Banana Livelihoods Diversification project in a bid to boost banana growing in Uganda and help farmers when it comes to adding value to their produce.
Press Release: Agilis Partners has not evicted anyone from its land
Kiryandongo, August 26, 2020 – Following recently published allegations of land grabbing, Agilis Partners would like to state that it has never evicted anyone from its land and has always been focused on empowering the communities in which Agilis invests.…
Why GEMS Cambridge International School is closing in Uganda
The GEMS Cambridge International School in Kampala is yet another non-medical causality of the COVID-19 lockdown after its management announced that it will close shop at the end of this year.
Speaker Kadaga aims to dig at Ministers over absenteeism, makes roll call
The Speaker of Parliament, Rebecca Kadaga, has aimed a dig at the executive arm, castigating Ministers over absenteeism and leading to slow progress of the institution's work.
Gov’t runs broke to fund road construction projects — Minister
The Minister of Works and Transport, Gen. Edward Katumba Wamala, has said that his Ministry has no money to fund its ongoing road works.
COVID-19 hits Stanbic Bank profits
Stanbic Bank's profits dropped by 4.9 percent in the first six months of 2020, an indicator that the coronavirus pandemic has not spared even the highfliers in the industry.
Oil & Gas: Total Uganda Decries Fraudsters, Issues Public Alert to Clients
Several fraudsters have used the Coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown and pandemic as an opportunity to con unsuspecting Ugandans of their hard-earned money.
Oil & Gas: UNOC Announces ’90 Days of Oil And Mining’ Campaign
The Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) has announced a campaign dubbed ’90 Days of Oil and Mining’, which is aimed at sensitizing the public and all stakeholders about Uganda’s oil and gas sector.
Police arrest 50 in weekend parties for violating COVID-19 guidelines
During a joint operation on Sunday at around 9 PM, Police in Kampala has arrested seven suspects for gathering in an apartment and drinking alcohol, contrary to the Ministry of Health guidelines to combat Covid-19 in the country.
Ham Enterprises’ Response to Uganda Bankers’ Association (UBA) Submission and Current DTB 120billion Fraud Case
The transformation of the banking sector is an obligation we must accept at heart as Ugandans and stop discussing foreign economic policies.
Tackling Gender Bias In Technology: Why Women Should Be At The Forefront
The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology is faced with a huge challenge of fighting gender imbalance in the sector of ICT, which often pits women against men when it comes to research, recruitment, remuneration, plus funding of technology-based projects and innovations.
Press Release: Emirates network increases to 75 with a resumption of flights to 25th European city
Emirates will resume passenger flights to Warsaw from 4 September starting with twice-a-week services and increasing to three-a-week from 7 October
Warning: Tomatoes Contaminated with Pesticides Flood Ugandan Markets
A new study has revealed that most of the tomatoes being consumed in Uganda are poisonous because they are contaminated with deadly pesticides.
Agripreneurship is the Future of Africa’s Survival
Agripreneurship is a lucrative venture in Africa that is currently underutilized due to the limited knowledge that people have about it.
E-commerce: Ugandan Online Retailers Bazebo, Xente endorsed
As the world comes to terms with the effects of the Corona-virus (COVID-19) pandemic, it is apt to appreciate that e-commerce and digital currency are taking over as the future modes of transaction.
Agripreneur: Gov’t sets up National Strategy for Youth Employment in Agriculture to Mitigate COVID-19 Crisis
The government of Uganda through the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) are optimistic that the National Strategy for Youth Employment in Agriculture (NSYEA) is one of the quickest measures to mitigate the adverse effects of the Coronavirus…
UWEC Opens Doors to Entebbe Zoo with COVID-19 SOPs as Uganda’s Tourism Thrives Again
The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities has announced the reopening of the Uganda Wildlife Education Centre (UWEC) popularly known as Entebbe Zoo, in a bid to encourage more tourists into the country and rejuvenate Uganda’s tourism sector. As a way of…
Agripreneur: Why You Should Embrace Floriculture in Uganda
Agriculture is very diverse and if the youth in Uganda are to benefit from the various sections of farming, there is a need to diversify from crops to horticulture, floriculture, aquaculture, and other forms of farming. In this segment of…
Agripreneur: Why You Should Invest In Beekeeping
Beekeeping, also known as apiculture is an agricultural project that can enable an agripreneur to make quick money after a short time.
PAU Moves To Harness Linkage Between Agriculture, Oil & Gas Sector
The Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) has embarked on a project of harnessing the linkages between the oil and gas with other sectors of the economy, especially agriculture, which is key for broad-based, inclusive economic development. According to PAU, defining…
UCC, UTB sign MoU to promote film tourism
On Monday, August 3, 2020, the CEOs of Uganda Tourism Board and Uganda Communications Commission signed a Memorandum of Understanding that details how they both plan to work together to improve Uganda’s brand as a film and tourism destination.
Press Release: Total E&P Uganda is still confident in the progress of the Lake Albert project
These updates were shared during the National Content Supplier workshop held on 5th August 2020 and organized by Total E&P Uganda, Tullow Oil, and the Uganda Chamber of Mines and Petroleum. The Uganda project is of significant importance for the…
Press Release: Stanbic Bank: Latest PMI shows new orders rise for the first time in five months
For the first time since February, the headline Stanbic Bank Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) crossed into positive territory recording a reading of 50.3 during July, up from 46.5 in June.
Uganda’s Tourism Sector gets a boost as New Rhino, Gorillas Are Born
The Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak dealt with Uganda’s Tourism Industry a huge blow, but following the partial-lift of the lockdown, tourism in Uganda is once again thriving as a result of the birth of a rhino and gorillas. In a bid…
Museveni Hires Top Dubai PR Guru Shamira To Boost Uganda’s Tourism
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni is optimistic that despite the effects of COVID-19, Uganda’s tourism sector still has the potential to kick-off and as a result, he has tasked a Dubai based firm to ensure that the sector is revived.