EU Pledges Shs 852 bn to Boost Uganda’s Economy
The 3rd Uganda-European Union Business Forum, which concluded on March 7, 2024, marked a significant milestone in strengthening economic ties between Uganda and the European Union (EU). With a focus...
View ArticleEU, UNCDF Inject Shs 48bn in Uganda’s Agribusiness
The European Union Delegation in Uganda and the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) have injected Shs 48.9bn in phase two of the agribusiness facility known as Support to Agricultural...
View ArticleJinja City Prepares to Host 2024 PSFU Women’s Day Katale
Jinja City, nestled at the source of the majestic River Nile and hugged by the serene waters of Lake Victoria, is gearing up to host the 2024 PSFU Women’s Day Katale. With an lineup of 300 exhibitors,...
View ArticleWomen Cautioned Against Falsifying Age During Census2024
Ugandan women have been called upon to provide accurate information about their age to the census enumerators in the upcoming National Population and Housing Census. This call was made by the National...
View Article2 Companies apply for Air Service Licenses as Uganda Airlines seek renewal
Two companies, that include the UK based Aero Maintenance Company Limited and the Ugandan based Eagle Air Limited, have applied to the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) for air service licenses....
View ArticleSurgical Landscape Exhibition to showcase breadth of surgical services...
In a landmark event slated for March 26, 2024, Uganda is set to host the 2nd Edition of the Surgical Landscape Exhibition, themed “Advancing Universal Access to Safe, Affordable, and Timely Surgical...
View ArticleMinister Bahati pledges to work with Uganda Breweries to address illicit Alcohol
The State Minister in Charge of Industry at the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives David Bahati has pledged to work with Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL) and other sector players in addressing...
View ArticleKabale: Fr. Gaetano Batanyenda retires
80 year old Rev. Fr. Gaetano Batanyenda, the outspoken Kitanga parish Priest in Kabale Diocese, has retired from active priesthood after 50 years of dedicated service. Despite his affiliation with the...
View ArticleRuto Appoints EAC SG Peter Mathuki as Kenya’s Ambassador to Russia
President William Ruto has appointed East African Community (EAC) Secretary General Peter Mathuki as Kenya’s Ambassador to Russia. Mathuki was among the new Ambassadors unveiled by the president’s...
View ArticleAuthorities Concerned about Increase in Number of Gender-based Land Conflicts
Authorities in Kabale District have expressed concern over the increased number of gender-based land conflicts. The authorities have revealed that the number of cases, particularly reported by women,...
View ArticleTrade between Uganda and Congo suffers over high taxes, insecurity
Residents and leaders of Mupaka Town Council in Kisoro district are calling upon authorities to put in place measures to address challenges faced by Ugandans living near the Uganda-DRC border. The...
View ArticleUCAA Board, Airline operators discuss expired Air Service License
The Board of Directors of the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) has met seven airline operators to discuss and hear their applications, as they attempted to seek renewal of Air service licenses...
View ArticleMuseveni Roots for Wealth for All to Deal with Challenges Affecting Women
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has called upon Ugandans to work towards achieving wealth for all in order to deal with the challenges affecting women. “We are moving well but we must move faster....
View ArticleCensus Data Mapping Nears Completion
The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) is putting final touches on the preparatory work for the upcoming National Population and Housing Census (NPHC2024). The Bureau announced this week, that the...
View ArticleIMF disburses US$ 120 Million loan to Uganda
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has disbursed a USD 120 million loan to Uganda under the Fund’s Extended Credit Facility (ECF) program. “The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund...
View ArticleShs 500 Million Saga: NUP Gives Mpuuga 7-Day Ultimatum
The opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) has issued a 7-day ultimatum to its Deputy President for Buganda Region and Commissioner of Parliament, Mathias Mpuuga, to provide a response to the party...
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