Church of Uganda episcopal vestments which have been registered As they fight for followers, different Christian denominations are also engaged in another struggle over liturgical vestments. Setting a definitive stance, the Church of Uganda has officially gazetted its attires as a safeguard against potential misuse or misappropriation by clergy from
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75% Of Infants In Low Vaccine Coverage Countries Face Rising Measles Outbreaks, New Data Reveals
Global childhood immunization coverage stalled in 2023, leaving 2.7 million additional children un and under-vaccinated compared to pre-pandemic levels in 2019, according to data published on Monday by the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF. The latest WHO and UNICEF estimates of national immunization coverage (WUENIC) which provide the world’s
Read MoreAs the country grapples with the domestic production of vegetable oil, the government is looking at an alternative; shea nuts to address the shortfall. Uganda currently produces 80,000 metric tons of vegetable oil, yet approximately 410,000 metric tons of vegetable oil is required per year to meet domestic demand. This
Read MoreCorporations have been urged to move away from the appointment of Boards of Directors based on their prominence or popularity but rather on the skills and competencies they possess for better and sustainable management of the businesses. This is because the corporate and generally the governance terrain is changing and
Read MoreJacquie Namuyonga Aguram (Left) with Gen. Muhoozi’s wife Charlotte Kainerugaba The name Jacquie Namuyonga Aguram is new in the political landscape of Uganda, but she’s steadily making her mark in shaping the future of the country. Originally from the serene Jami Village in Kamonkoli sub-county, Budaka District in Eastern Uganda, Jacquie’s journey is
Read MoreSmall scale coffee farmers are set to be affected by EU rules/Business Focus photo Coffee farmers will have to ensure that they do not employ children if Ugandan coffee is to access the European Union. The EU rules against child labor in the coffee sector are in addition to those
Read MoreDfcu top management and members of the Board in a group photo after the AGM dfcu Bank Chief Executive Officer, Charles Mudiwa, has said the bank is focused on driving the execution of the “Fired-Up” strategy which is hinged on "who we are as an institution – our values and culture and how
Read MoreEC Chairperson Justice Simon Byabakama during a media engagement meeting/ Photo by EC media team The Electoral Commission says the number of eligible voters in Uganda is expected to reach a record 22 million at the 2026 general election. The Electoral Commission has revealed that there will be four million voters
Read MoreBank Of Uganda To Purchase Gold From Artisanal Miners In Move To Build International Reserves
Bank of Uganda has revealed plans to purchase gold locally from the artisanal miners in order complement existing measures to accumulate international reserves, a move the Central Bank argues will lead to the reduction in imports of raw gold in turn leading to a decrease in both trade deficit and
Read MoreBanks Tighten Lending Conditions, Approve Shs3.4 Trillion In Three Months As Borrowers Struggle To Pay Back
Bank of Uganda has revealed that between February 2024 and April 2024, Ugandan businesses and individuals applied for loans from financial institutions worth Shs5.1Trn, although, only loans worth Shs3.4Trn were approved within the same period. The details are contained in the State of Economy Report for June 2024 that was
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