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Biovision, SHONA Announce 2nd Intake Of The Neycha Accelerator & Fund To Advance Agroecological Enterprises In Uganda & Kenya

BusinessFocus Reporter February 8, 20240

Agroecology Entrepreneurs from Kenya and Uganda on a tour at Agape Innovations in Kabanyoro The Neycha Accelerator & Fund, a joint initiative by the Biovision Foundation, SHONA, and SHONA Capital supporting agroecological enterprises (AEEs) in Kenya and Uganda, has announced that applications are now open for the second cohort of the program.

Navigating Financial Opportunities In 2024: Your Comprehensive Guide To dfcu Bank’s ‘Ggwa Mu Bintu’ Campaign

BusinessFocus Reporter February 8, 2024February 8, 20240

Bryan Katamba, the Sector Head of Education and Health at dfcu Bank dfcu Bank, one of Uganda’s leading financial institutions has been at the forefront of Transforming lives and businesses in Uganda. The Bank is committed to doing this by being part of many success stories in Uganda’s economy in

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Owiny-Dollo To Gov’t: Give EC Money For Civic Education

BusinessFocus Reporter February 8, 20240

Justice Minister Norbert Mao and Chief Justice in the middle together with the Members of the Electoral Commission after taking Oath at High Court in Kampala. Chief Justice Alfonse Owiny-Dollo has appealed to the government to provide more funds to the Electoral Commission to enable it to carry out civic

Education News

Tayebwa Wants Schools Charging Exorbitant Fees Punished For Defying Gov’t Directive

BusinessFocus Reporter February 8, 20240

Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa The Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa has criticised public and private secondary school owners for charging exorbitant school fees. The new school term re-opened this week and the media has been awash with school fees’ structures of various schools across the country with some learning institutions

Agribusiness News

Gov’t Urged To Fast Track EU Regulations To Avoid Ban On Coffee Exports

BusinessFocus Reporter February 8, 20241

The European Union is the biggest market for Uganda’s coffee. The EU wants all farmers registered for traceability purposes A number of coffee stakeholders are concerned about Government's slow pace in addressing the European Union demands/regulations that requires that coffee being extorted to the EU market isn’t grown on deforested

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UNEB Grading Controversy Sparks Deep-Rooted Education Assessment Debate

BusinessFocus Reporter February 8, 20240

UNEB Executive Secretary, Daniel Odongo The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has refuted allegations of employing a biased grading system that disadvantages candidates from specific schools or regions in the recently released Primary Leaving Examination (PLE) results. In a statement released by UNEB Executive Director, Dan Odongo, the board emphasized that the grading system is

Banking ICT News

PostBank, Airtel Partner To Enhance Financial Inclusion Through Zero Charges On Bank To Wallet Transfers

BusinessFocus Reporter February 7, 2024February 8, 20240

R-L: PostBank Chief Retail Officer, Ibrahim Kato, PostBank Executive Director Andrew Kabeera, Managing Director, Julius Kakeeto, Airtel Money MD Japhet Aritho, Public Relations Manager David Birungi and Muhimbo Doreen from Airtel money PostBank Uganda has partnered with Airtel Money in a strategic move aimed at fostering financial inclusion by eliminating

Agribusiness News

Most Parts Of Uganda To Remain Dry & Sunny Throughout Feb-Weatherman

Francis Otucu February 7, 20240

The Uganda National Meteorological Authority (UNMA) has said that the February Rainfall Outlook indicates that most parts of the country are likely to remain generally dry and sunny with hazy conditions. During the month of January 2024, substantial rainfall was experienced in Kigezi, Lake Victoria Basin and Eastern parts of

Education News

Lecturers: Why Uganda Should Break Away From “Degree Syndrome” & Focus On TVET Education

BusinessFocus Reporter February 7, 20240

A candidate using the axle to cut a metal base during the UBTEB examinations. Lecturers at Bukalasa Agricultural College have called for a reevaluation of Uganda's education system, emphasizing the need to break free from the "Degree Syndrome" and focus more on Technical and Vocational Education and Training- TVET. This

Analysis & Opinions

Uganda’s Economy Emerges As Strongest In EAC Region, 4th In Africa-Report

Francis Otucu February 7, 20240

Dr. Michael Atingi-Ego (L), the Deputy Governor at the Bank of Uganda and Absa Bank Uganda MD, Mumba Kalifungwa, share a light moment at the release of the report on Tuesday morning. The 2023 Absa Africa Financial Markets Index has ranked Uganda's economy as the strongest in the East African Community region and