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District Health Officers: The Backbone of Medicine Accountability and Public Awareness

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By Dr Susan Akello As Uganda continues to improve its public healthcare delivery systems, District Health Officers (DHOs) remain central to ensuring that government-provided medicines are properly managed, equitably distributed, and protected from misuse. While the National Medical Stores (NMS) handles delivery logistics through its Last-Mile Delivery system, the DHO’s

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UCAA Receives Two Electric Buses From Kiira Motors In Move To Achieve Net-Zero Aviation Carbon Emissions

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One of UCAA’s buses made by Kiira Motors Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) has received two (2) electric buses from Kiira Motors Corporation (KMC), bringing their fleet to three. Makerere University leads with four electric buses in Uganda’s green mobility revolution. The two electric buses were handed over by Dr.

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Stanbic Incubator, GIZ Launch Capacity-Building Programme for Women-led Green Enterprises

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Michael Seng of GIZ speaking to participants during the programme launch In a bid to boost women entrepreneurs in Uganda’s green economy, the Stanbic Business Incubator Limited (SBIL) has partnered with the German development agency GIZ to launch a new four-month training programme. The inaugural cohort includes 45 women entrepreneurs:

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CMA, Financial Literacy Association Launch Masaka Financial Literacy Chapter

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The Capital Markets Authority of Uganda (CMA), in partnership with the Uganda Financial Literacy Association (UFLA), has today officially launched the Masaka Financial Literacy Chapter. This milestone marks a significant step in decentralizing capital markets and financial literacy efforts, ensuring that communities at the grassroots are empowered with the knowledge

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dfcu Bank Dismisses Baseless & Misleading Allegations, Commits To Delivering Secure & Innovative Financial Services

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dfcu bank has dismissed unfounded stories that are circulating online, noting that they are intended to mislead and cause unnecessary concern. “We assure our customers, stakeholders, and the public that these claims are without basis and should be treated with the contempt they deserve,” the bank says in a statement.

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2026 Elections: EC Speaks Out On Final Preparations For Nomination Of Presidential Candidates

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EC Chairperson, Justice Simon Mugenyi Byabakama The Electoral Commission has appointed Tuesday, 23rd and Wednesday, 24th September 2025 as the dates for nomination of candidates for Presidential Elections, 2026. In a statement dated September 20, 2025, EC says the nomination exercise will be conducted at the Electoral Commission Head Office Grounds, Plot

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UGEFA, I&M Bank Ink Strategic Partnership to Catalyse Green Enterprise Finance in Uganda

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I&M Bank’s Communications and Outreach Programs Officer, Racheal Kulanyi (second from left) joins other stakeholders for a photo opportunity following the announcement of the partnership. The Uganda Green Enterprise Finance Accelerator (UGEFA) and I&M Bank Uganda, are delighted to announce the beginning of a dynamic new partnership, focused on accelerating

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