Patrice Ocungirwoth, Sector Head-Agriculture at dfcu Bank This year, dfcu Bank marks 60 years of existence and offering financial solutions to its customers across Uganda. Over the years, the Bank has been at the forefront of providing creating products with the potential to drive the growth in investments for both individuals
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Janet Museveni (Centre), the Minister of Education and Sports releasing UCE results The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has released the examination results for the final group learners under the lower secondary old curriculum, revealing a modest improvement in performance compared to the previous year. According to Dan Odongo, the Executive Director
Read MoreJohn Musinguzi, the URA Commissioner General Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) is collaborating with other government agencies to sensitize residents of West Nile on the impact of smuggling on the economy. The URA Commissioner General, John Musinguzi notes that one of the major causes of the clashes between URA and taxpayers
Read MoreThe Minister For Education and Sports, Janet Kataha Museveni. MPs say her Ministry Seemed to have rushed Learners who sat the Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) under the old curriculum will be granted a one-off chance to sit for the exam allowing them to proceed to A ‘level. This will also
Read MoreSome of the steel coils that were retrieved Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) last week apprehended 3 trucks as they ferried 49 rolls of steel coils that were mis-declared as scrap from South Sudan. The Elegu Enforcement received a Non-intrusive inspection (NII) cargo scanner alert about the trucks and immediately intercepted
Read MoreChristopher Legilisho January purchase prices increased on the back of higher costs for construction materials and food products, but staff costs decreased for the first time in almost 17 months as the headline Stanbic Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) slipped to 54.0 in January from 54.8 in December. Readings above 50.0
Read MoreThe Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) Commissioner General, John R. Musinguzi (pictured) has conveyed condolences to the family of the late Amori Jackson who lost his life in a tragic smuggling-related incident last year. “I bring condolences from the organization that I lead, the Uganda Revenue Authority. We are deeply saddened and we
Read MoreBishop Lawrence Mukasa inscribes ashes on the forehead of a Rev. Sr. during Ash Wednesday Mass at Kasana Cathedral. Rt. Rev. Lawrence Mukasa, the Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Kasana-Luwero has lashed out at people who stage cameras to capture public attention while extending aid to the poor.
Read MoreNARO’s fisheries research vessel The fisheries institute of the National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) has been designated by the African Union (AU) as an African Centre of Excellence for Research and Training in Aquaculture, Inland Capture Fisheries, and Climate Change. The Institute, known as the National Fisheries Resources Research Institute
Read MorePresident Yoweri Museveni was the first Ugandan to get a National ID Citizens will be spared from paying Shs50,000 to renew their National Identity Cards (IDs) save for those interested in express service, Members of Parliament (MPs) have been assured. The assurance was made by the Minister of State for
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