In almost 60% of banks in Emerging Market and Developing Economies (EMDEs), lending for climate-related investment accounts for less than 5% of their overall portfolios. A new World Bank report finds that more than one-quarter of the banking sectors offer no climate financing at all. This is significant because in
Read MoreYear: 2024
2.2% of HIV tests done in health facilities in Kampala are turning out positive for the virus, officials at the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) have revealed. This has raised a concern that cases are going high due to a shift in sex-seeking to Airbnb, massage parlours and online apps.
Read MoreKaruma Bridge The government is planning a total shut down of Karuma bridge to all traffics to facilitate major repair works. Karuma Bridge was temporarily closed to heavy vehicles in April this year, after an assessment established defects on its structures. The government has since contracted National Enterprise Corporation (NEC)
Read MoreMembers of Parliament (MPs) from Westnile, Acholi Lango, and Karamoja sub-regions have asked the government to increase funding for the livestock trade, explaining that the sector contributes hugely to the region’s economy. The MPs through a motion moved by Faith Nakut, the Woman MP for Napak District, urged the government
Read MoreIbrahim Kibuuka Bbossa (pictured), the amiable publicist has in a rather unexpected move tendered his resignation at the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) after close to three years at the helm of the Public and Corporate Affairs Division. The PR and marketing Guru who took on the mantle of the URA Spokesperson at the back
Read MoreUganda and other African countries have been advised to take a keen interest in US politics. The outcome of the presidential polls later this year is poised to affect the economies. This is more important for Uganda, which is pegging its anticipated double-digit growth rates over the next 15 years
Read MoreFr. Charles Onen Parliament has granted leave to Father Charles Onen (Laroo-Pece Division) to present a private member’s bill to enact a law on the National Transitional Justice System, which seeks to provide a platform for reconciliation and accountability when national conflicts occur. Onen argued that the bill is intended
Read MoreParliament has granted the Democratic Party’s Richard Lumu (Mityana South) leave to present a private member’s bill, where he is seeking to have all opposition MPs participate in the election of their Leader of Opposition and Chief Opposition Whip, as opposed to having such individuals imposed on them by the
Read MoreBox Containing some of the Exhibits Recovered in Katanga Murder Case that were tendered in court.. The High Court in Kampala heard that the handgun used to murder businessman, Henry Katanga had the DNA of his embattled wife Molly Katanga, and that of their daughter, Patricia Kankwanzi. The Director of
Read Moredfcu Bank’s 60 Acts of Kindness: Transforming Lives and Communities through Corporate Social Responsibility
dfcu Bank management, and Guest of honor cutting cake during dfcu bank's 60th anniversary celebrations held at Mestil Hotel recently dfcu Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to transforming lives, businesses, and communities across Uganda through its “60 Acts of Kindness” staff campaign with all the Bank’s staff around the country taking
Read More