UBA officials are joined by students of Emma High School to plant trees in commemoration of the World Environment Day The United Bank for Africa Uganda (UBAU) has launched a tree-planting campaign across the country in commemoration of the World Environment Day. The bank is using the campaign to create
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Minister of Finance, Matia Kasaija will present the 2023/4 budget next week. Part of the budget will be financed through borrowed funds Uganda's debt stock has witnessed a significant surge over the past decade, primarily driven by the government's intensified investment in infrastructure projects. This trend gained further momentum in
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A photomontage of bank Chief Executive Officers and Managing Directors Total customer deposits for Uganda’s banking industry grew to Shs31.53 trillion in 2022, up from Shs28.17 trillion recorded in 2021, an exclusive analysis by Business Focus, reveals. Customer deposits is one of the key performance indicators for banks. They (banks)
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Lifestile, a premium stone coated roofing product, being launched Uganda Baati Limited, a member of the Safal Group and one of Uganda’s leading manufacturers and suppliers of quality steel building solutions, has launched a new ‘climate smart’ product called Lifestile. Speaking at the launch event held at Serena Hotel in
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The Diary Development Authority-DDA South Western Regional office has recorded over 20 cases of illegal centrifugation, which is commonly used to separate cream from milk. These cases have been reported in Kiruhura, Isingiro, Kazo, and Ibanda districts. Dr. Moses Ahimbisibwe, the Regional Manager, explains that this process involves the use
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Makerere University is facing an atmosphere of apprehension following the delayed disbursement of the May staff salaries, a week into the new month. At the end of April, the University Secretary expressed regret for the delay, attributing it to unforeseen challenges in transitioning the payroll data from the integrated Personnel
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The Supreme Court Registrar has summoned lawyers from 17 law firms for a pre-hearing conference scheduled to commence on Thursday. The conference, presided over by Lady Justice Elizabeth Musoke, aims to address legal matters and establish the framework for arguments and submission timelines in civil applications. The summons, signed by
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As the demand for organic products continues to grow, many small-scale holder farmers are looking at alternative ways to produce organic crops that suit the needs of health-conscious consumers in the country. About 16 kilometers outside Masaka city in Busense village, such farmers are getting their answers to a new
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Namubiru explains how the cow pregnancy test kit works As the importance of food security continues to gain attention, farmers are increasingly adopting appropriate technologies to meet the growing demand. In the case of dairy cattle farmers, any delay in milk production can impact their revenue. The production cycle begins
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Security forces patrol outside a building which was attacked by suspected Al Shabaab militants in the Somalia's capital Mogadishu, on February 21, 2023. PHOTO | AFP Somalia is a few steps away from officially joining the East African Community (EAC), a move that has elicited mixed reactions as the country
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