ELP Scholars that have received admission in Global Universities display their Letters during the ELP Airlift Event this Wednesday at Equity Bank Uganda Church House 113 Equity Leadership Program scholars have secured admission and scholarships to join 71 global universities located in 22 countries around the world. Equity Group Foundation (EGF) Executive
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A forest reserve The National Forestry Authority-NFA has revealed that there are 703 illegal land titles in different forest reserves. According to Stuart Maniraguha, the Acting Executive Director of NFA, the discoveries were made between last month and the beginning of August during the process to ascertain the extent of
Read MoreAlcohol Bill Dismissed For Failure To Address Real Sector Challenge Of Illicit Alcohol And Trade
Sylvia Nayebare, the Chairperson Trade and Tourism Committee of Parliament A report on the proposed 2023 Alcohol Bill tabled by Sylvia Nayebare, the Chairperson Trade and Tourism Committee of Parliament has been dismissed following findings of the joint committees on Trade and Tourism that observed that the bill fell short
Read MoreWinners showcase their prizes at the 2023 Silverback Awards Uganda Advertising Association (UAA) in partnership with Loeries and the Uganda Marketers Society (UMS) have officially unveiled the 3rd edition of the Silverback Awards 2024 to be held on Saturday, 23rd November 2024 under the theme "Innovative Sustainable Marketing: Harnessing Ethics,
Read MoreBalancing Oil Development And Conservation In Uganda’s Albertine Graben
By Ali Ssekatawa The discovery of commercial oil and gas reserves in Uganda's pristine Albertine Graben presents both an opportunity and a challenge. This ecologically rich region, home to unique wildlife, natural habitats, and abundant water and fisheries resources, also boasts a number of protected areas in Uganda, including national
Read MoreUCDA, UNDP Embark On A Journey To Promote Inclusive & Sustainable Coffee Supply Chain Processes
UCDA and UNDP officials pose for a photo with tablets to be used in registering coffee farmers across the country. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA) have partnered to advance inclusive and sustainable coffee supply chain processes. Their collaborative project, “Unlocking the Potential
Read MoreFINCA Uganda To Further Empower Women As Janet Mudoola Unveiled As Organization’s Brand Ambassador
The FINCA Impact Finance CEO Mr. Jeff Flowers( extreme left) shakes hands with the new unveiled FINCA Uganda brand ambassador, Janet Mudoola in the presence of FINCA Uganda Managing Director, James Onyutta (extreme Right) and the FINCA Board chair, Olive Birungi Lumonya. FINCA Uganda, a microfinance pioneer in Uganda has
Read MoreMPs in a Parliament in Session. Their decision to exempt their emoluments is is costing government UGX 160b annually. Tax exemptions on employment incomes of various government officials is costing government 458.9 billion Shillings a year in foregone revenue, as per the year 2022/2023. A total of 158.56 billion Shillings
Read MoreURSB headquarters in Kampala In a decisive move to uphold regulatory compliance and ensure accountability in the business sector, the Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) has today, issued a critical notice to companies that have failed to file annual returns for over five years. The notice follows earlier notices issued
Read MoreCoca-Cola Beverages Uganda has once again partnered with Mountain Rwenzori marathon organizers Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU) has injected Shs 173 million in the Tusker Lite Mt. Rwenzori Marathon scheduled for August 24, 2024, in Kasese. The money comes in the form of products and placement of adverts. CCBU's Manager for Public Affairs and
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