The Uganda National Meteorological Authority (UNMA) has warned Ugandans especially farmers to expect a dry June, July, and August 2024 period. In an outlook released on May 29, 2024, UNMA said a dry season is expected, especially in parts of the Southwestern, Central, and Lake Victoria Basins and parts of
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Prof. Mugisha on left beat all his competitors There is a sense of relief among Makerere University staff as they prepare to welcome a new Deputy Vice-Chancellor in charge of Finance and Administration after a seven-year vacancy. The position has been vacant since 2017, when Professor Barnabas Nawangwe, the previous
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A photo montage of bank CEOs Banks are struggling to recover money advanced to customers in form of loans as the economy bites hard. According to the exclusive analysis by Business Focus of the audited financial statements of the 25 banks for the year ending 31st December 2023, Non-Performing Loans (NPLs)
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Stanbic Bank team led by Saulo Nabende (3RD Right) and Vumbula team led by Peter Ssebulime (2nd Left) pose for a group photo with Hon. Barnard Odoi ahead of the tree planting session. Stanbic Bank has joined hands with Vumbula Uganda to enhance environmental sustainability and contribute to the conservation
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I&M Bank CEO Robin Bairstow graced the eye check-up exercise On Friday May 31st, I&M Bank hosted two community-oriented health drives as part of their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts. The drives are part of a streak of CSR initiatives the bank intends to engage in as lead up to
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The Implementation of Executive Order Number 3 is set to resume in Northern Uganda once the government lifts animal quarantine in some parts of the country, State Minister for Northern Uganda, Dr. Kenneth Omona has revealed. Executive Order No.3 was issued by President Museveni in May last year and aimed
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Uganda’s increased headline inflation rate has been attributed to the soaring prices of fresh leaves vegetables and tomatoes. This is according to the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) Consumer Price Index (CPI) report for the last 12 months ending May 2024. The report shows that the annual inflation measure increased
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The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) has assured pilgrims traveling to Mecca of the normal traffic flow of flights according to the routine schedule. According to UCAA, the pilgrims will be traveling to Mecca through Entebbe International Airport starting June 1, 2024, to June 7, 2024, for the holy pilgrimage.
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