The Jospong Group workers at work By Kahumuzah Blessing Agnetta In Africa's vibrant business landscape, the Jospong Group is a behemoth of innovation and power. While its diversified business investments span ICT, banking, and manufacturing, it is in the area of waste management that the Group is hatching a quiet
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Agent Banking Transactions Hit UGX 29.4 trillion As Ugandans Increasingly Avoid Queues In Banking Halls
Agent Banking is growing rapidly in Uganda Ugandans are increasingly embracing agent banking as it saves time one would spend queuing up in banking halls. The Agent Banking Platform is a shared system used by the banks to offer interoperable agent banking services. According to the Bank of Uganda (BoU),
Read MorePINNED: ACP Seguya Rogers, the Regional Police Commander (RPC) KMP South By Richard Kintu Five Kampala Metropolitan (KMP) South police bosses are sweating plasma after the Police Professional Standards Unit (PSU) okayed investigations into accusations that they sided with Entebbe’s serial land grabbers to wantonly torture victims of a property
Read MoreMaj. Gen. David Kasura-Kyomukama, Permanent Secretary at MAAIF The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) has reported a suspected outbreak of anthrax at a farm in Birongo 1, Rwambu Parish, Kijongo Sub-county, Ibanda District. In a statement dated 20th October 2025, Maj. Gen. David Kasura-Kyomukama, Permanent Secretary at
Read MoreChildren under 15 years old can express their creativity by dreaming of the future of mobility. CFAO Mobility Uganda has announced the launch of the Toyota Dream Car Art Contest for its 19th Edition, marking the third National Contest in Uganda. This global initiative invites young visionaries aged 15 and
Read MoreOne of the affected farmers in Munarya sub county, Kapchorwa district Coffee farmers in Uganda’s Sebei and Bugisu sub-regions are counting heavy losses following a devastating outbreak of Coffee Berry Disease (CBD) and Coffee Leaf Rust, which have ravaged plantations across several sub-counties. The worst-hit areas include Kabeywa and Munarya
Read MoreSpeaker of Parliament Anita Among In a political landscape long dominated by President Yoweri Museveni, a new figure is commanding unprecedented national attention-Speaker of Parliament Anita Annet Among. On a whirlwind tour across Uganda, Among is not merely making promises; she’s delivering results, winning over teachers, civil servants, and voters
Read MoreResearchers exhibiting during a two-day research symposium at UCU. Uganda Christian University (UCU) has come up with an internal grants programme to fund projects across academic disciplines. The initiative is part of the University’s ambition to strengthen its position as a hub for research and innovation. The initiative, which began
Read MoreUgandans should brace themselves for tougher times as the country’s debt burden increasingly becomes heavier. The country’s public debt is set to grow further as Government seeks Parliamentary approval to borrow UGX8.28 trillion. The details are contained in the Order Paper that was issued by Parliament on 16th October 2025
Read MoreAn overview of Hoima City Stadium Hoima City’s skyline is about to be redefined. The grand UGX 450 billion (USD 130 million) Hoima City Stadium—Uganda’s newest sporting jewel—is now 95% complete and on track for full completion before the end of the year. The world-class facility will play a starring
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