A movable solar system being installed in Kakumiro district Farmers in Kakumiro district are increasingly embracing the micro-scale irrigation programme where the Government contributes a significant share in buying the irrigation equipment. The Micro-scale Irrigation Programme, which is currently open to farmers in all districts of Uganda, supports farmers in
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Uganda Airlines officials during the unveiling of the App Uganda Airlines Tuesday announced the launch of the Uganda Airlines Mobile App, introducing a convenient way for travelers to consume the carrier’s services. Uganda Airlines Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Jennifer Bamuturaki, says the launch is a key milestone as the airline strives to
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The High Court in Kampala has dismissed an appeal in which YO! Uganda Limited, a Financial Technology company was seeking a temporary injunction restraining Uganda Revenue Authority from accessing, reviewing or disclosing information contained in the electronic and manual records seized from the company premises a few months year ago.
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Deputy Governor, Michael Atingi-Ego The Bank of Uganda has lowered the Central Bank Rate (CBR) to 9.5 percent, an indicator of its intention to bring down the cost of credit, for the first time since June 2021. The rate, which the Monetary Policy Committee uses to influence interest rates and
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The Bank of Uganda has assured the banking and financial industry that it will ensure its stability and the sustainability of the microeconomics of the country amidst the withdrawal of the World Bank from new loan deals with the country. The decision communicated last week has already caused discomfort in
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dfcu Bank Limited has appointed Ms. Kate K. Kiiza (pictured) as its Executive Director, effective August 7, 2023. Ms. Kiiza replaces William Sekabembe who retired from the bank recently. For the last 8 years, Kate has served as the Chief Financial Officer of dfcu Bank Limited. Her career spans over
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President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has urged the Ugandan Diaspora to utilize the available opportunities and invest in Uganda. The President made the call while closing the second annual edition of the 2023 Canada National Resistance Movement (NRM) Chapter Symposium in a virtual meeting held at State Lodge- Nakasero on Sunday,
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An image of the cigarette being marketed online in Uganda The Ministry of Health has raised concern over a new cigarette brand on the market which they say risks undoing efforts so far made towards reduction of smoking in the country. Dr Hafisa Lukwata, the Tobacco Control Focal Person in
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Amina Zawedde, the Permanent Secretary-ICT Ministry, addressing the press The Ministry of ICT and National Guidance is exploring the possibility of compelling all civil servants to acquire a certificate in ICT and computer usage. Amina Zawedde, the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, says that this initiative aims to promote the
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Government Ministries, Departments, and Agencies - MDAs have presented conflicting proposals regarding the legal status of marijuana, as Parliament roots to criminalize the psychoactive drug from the cannabis plant. It follows the reintroduction of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Bill by the Attorney General on May 23, seeking to
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