Some of the benefeciaries from the digital skills program In the bustling Port Bell Market on the outskirts of Kampala, 57-year-old Jane Nakitto arranges colorful fabrics in her small stall. But unlike two months ago, she now pauses to check her phone, quickly recording the sale in a simple inventory
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Panelists during the 5th Stanbic Uganda Economic Insights Symposium Bank of Uganda (BoU), which monitors the country’s inflation and keeps a close eye on the foreign exchange market, is well positioned to manage the shocks resulting from the current global economic uncertainty and regional instability. Speaking during the 5th Stanbic
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A group picture of representatives from Mengo Hospital and Rotary Kampala South Mengo Hospital, in collaboration with Rotary Kampala South, hosted a fundraising breakfast today, March 11, 2025, to generate support for the Mengo Hospital Dialysis Unit. The fundraiser aimed to enhance the unit’s capacity and ensure that life-saving dialysis
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The government’s handling of the abolition and merger of agencies, particularly the Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA), has come under intense scrutiny from Members of Parliament, who have described the process as rushed, disorganized, and potentially aimed at replacing experienced personnel with less qualified individuals. Jonathan Odur, the Erute South
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David Muhoozi, the State Minister for Internal Affairs The implementation of phase III of the national CCTV project by the Uganda Police Force (UPF) will require an additional US$62 million (Shs227.3bn). This revelation was made by the Undersecretary of the Police Aggrey Wunyi while appearing before the Committee on Defence
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Henry Musasizi, Minister of State for Finance Government has tabled the third Supplementary budget for 2024/25 worth Shs4.255Trn to provide additional resources for the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027 preparations, payment of Roads contractors and fund operations of both the Army and Police. The request was tabled by Henry
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Reeta Roy, President & CEO at the Mastercard Foundation The Mastercard Foundation’s new podcast champions values-based leadership as a vital tool for creating lasting, positive change Toronto, Canada — March 10, 2025 — The Mastercard Foundation is proud to announce the launch of a new podcast that seeks to challenge,
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TMA Country Director, Anna Nambooze (2nd Right) and the UNBS Executive Director, Eng. James Kasigwa (Centre) pose for a photo after signing the agreement The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) has signed a USD 1.5million (approximately UGX 5.5billion) Partnership Support Agreement with Trade Mark Africa (TMA) to boost UNBS’
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The walk that ended on March 7, 2025, saw Joe Walker trek from Kampala to Gulu, covering approximately 340km. Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU) and Joe Walker set to raise road safety awareness with the fourth edition of the Joe Walker Road Safety Walk which began on Monday, February 24 to
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Officials from dfcu bank and Ayitah Charity Foundation pose for a photo before donating food items to some members of the Muslim Community from Kasokoso and Katanga Slums In a profound act of solidarity and compassion, dfcu Bank has extended a helping hand to over 200 underprivileged families in Kasokoso
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