The FAO warns of a looming fertiliser crisis if war in Ukrain does not end. A food crisis is looming in many developing and Least Developed Countries like Uganda if the war in Ukraine continues. The UN Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO) warns that if the war between Russia
Read More
Makerere University Main building The reconstruction of the main building will cost Shillings 20.5billion, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Barnabas Nawangwe has revealed. The university handed over the building to Excel Construction Company on Monday this week. According to Nawangwe, Excel Construction Company quoted Shillings 20.5 Billion, which is close to
Read More
Plastic waste in Lubigi drainage channel Uganda must ratify and apply international agreements on the environment to boost its efforts to eliminate plastic waste. Uganda spends Shillings 10 billion annually to clear drainages of plastic waste, according to a study. This follows 15 years of attempting to ban the
Read MoreBinance, the world’s leading blockchain ecosystem and cryptocurrency infrastructure provider, is organizing a free GameFi masterclass for blockchain enthusiasts across Africa. GameFi, a fusion of the words “game” and “finance”, combines cryptocurrency, blockchain, NFTs, and game mechanics to create a virtual environment where players participate and earn money in the
Read More
Judith Nabakoob Minister of Lands, Housing and Urban Development tabling Ministerial Policy Paper on Tuesday. Parliament's courtesy photo Several Government Ministries failed to lay before Parliament their Ministerial Policy Statements and budget estimates for the next Financial Year 2022/2023 on Tuesday. They include the Ministry of East Africa Community
Read More
The Parliamentary Commission has identified Xtra Ordinary Media Group Ltd as the best evaluated bidder to undertake the contract of designing, fabricating, delivering and installing parliamentary sign post at the Main Gate in works that will cost taxpayers Shs53.8m. The details are contained in a bid notice on the Parliament
Read More
Moses Maurice Mugerwa (pictured above) is the Operations Manager at Bolt in Uganda, a leading ride-hailing platform. He has been at Bolt for three years now. Recently, he narrated his career journey, achievements and aspirations. Qn: It’s been two years since you were appointed as the Bolt Operations Manager in Uganda, how has
Read More
The Chairperson, Electoral Commission, Justice Byabakama Mugenyi Simon The Electoral Commission has kicked off a 10-day exercise to verify and confirm all the administrative units (villages and parishes) across the country. According to the Chairperson, Electoral Commission, Justice Byabakama Mugenyi Simon, the field exercise will start today, Thursday 17th
Read More
Sergeant Rehema Kunihira and his co accused State Attorney Charles Bogere Bwiso at the Anti Corruption Court in Kampala. The Resident Chief State Attorney attached to the office of the Director of Public Prosecutions in Masindi, Charles Bogere Bwiso has been arraigned before the Anti-Corruption Court in Kampala and
Read More
One of the boda boda stages in Lorry park Fort Portal where women stage Several women in Fort Portal tourism city have embraced the Boda boda business. The female riders say much as the business is dominated by men, they were compelled to join the industry to make ends meet.
Read More
