BoU Governor, Michael Atingi-Ego Players in the banking industry say that they have failed to identify people who qualify for the government’s COVID-19 relief fund meant for small and medium enterprises. It comes a few days after the Bank of Uganda revealed that only Shillings 6 billion out of the
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L-R: Dr. Patricia Ojangole MD UDB, Arshad Rab Chairman ICSS, Michael K. Mugabi - MD HFB and Peace K. Ayebazibwe Executive Director HFB stand beside a placard signed to launch the SSCI at HFB head offices. Housing Finance Bank has officially kicked off the journey towards becoming a sustainability–certified bank
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Lawmakers on Parliament’s Education Committee have protested the practice of students of Mountains of the Moon University in Fort Portal City studying under trees due to the high numbers of students admitted. This followed a request made by the Ministry of Education and Sports to approve Shs5.9Bn to the University
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Minister Amongi delivers the country statement as Permanent Secretary Mr Aggrey David Kibenge listens in during the session in New York on Monday. The low access to digitalized services and technology among women and girls is an impediment to their growth and development, and presents a development challenge that needs
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Vision Group CEO Don Wanyama (Left) and representatives of sponsors and judges officially launching the best farmers competition 2023 Dfcu bank recognizes the role the agricultural sector plays in Uganda and is committed to supporting farmers with a range of financial products and services. Jude Kansiime, the Head of Marketing
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NSSF Board Chair Dr Peter Kimbowa (Left), Ag. MD Patrick Ayota (2nd Left) addressing the media The Parliament Select Committee report on the status of the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) found no evidence that member funds were stolen or misused by the board or Management. Announcing the Fund’s response to
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Her Royal Highness Nnaabagereka (Queen) Sylivia Nagginda Luswata’s Autobiography, will be released on the 23rd of March 2023. The Nnaabagereka writes in the book’s prologue, “On August 27, 1999, I became the Nnaabagereka of Buganda. Me, a simple girl had fallen in love with a king and became his wife –
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President Museveni and his host Abdelmadjid Tebboune at the presidential palace in Algiers Uganda and Algeria have signed two cooperation agreements and five Memoranda of Understanding in different areas. They include an agreement between Sonatrach, the national oil company of Algeria, and the Uganda Oil Refinery Holding Company Ltd with the
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Women entrepreneurs during the training Globally, the month of March has become synonymous with celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women, in tandem with International Women’s Day Celebrations held annually on 8th March. This year’s theme; “DigitALL: Innovation and technology for Gender Equality” highlights the need for inclusive
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President Yoweri Museveni and his Algerian counterpart, Abdelmadjid Tebboune are due to witness the signing of several deals in Algiers, where he is on a three-day state visit. The two heads of state will also attend the first-ever business forum between Algeria and Uganda. Several Ministers including those from the
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