Officials from the Ministry of Health have urged the Ministry of Works and Transport to implement compulsory medical check ups for all drivers in order to improve road safety in Uganda. The revelation was made by Maria Nkalubo, Principal Operations Officer at Ministry of Health who made the remarks during
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Energy Minister, Ruth Nankabirwa. The Energy, and Mineral Development Minister, Ruth Nankabirwa, has revealed the Uganda is set to generate at least 1,000 Megawatts of nuclear energy come 2031. Uganda has a nuclear potential of up to 24,000 Megawatts. "We are looking at 50 percent renewable energy use, 40 percent
Read MoreBattling Vintage Mezzanine: Patrick Bitature The High Court in Kampala has ruled that businessman Patrick Bitature should not alter shareholding of four of his companies until it determines a loan dispute between him and his South African financiers of Vantage Mezzanine Fund II Partnership and Vantage Mezzanine Fund II Proprietary Limited. In
Read MoreUganda Takes Over Chair of AU’s Specialized Technical Committee on Agriculture, Rural Devt, Water & Environment
Frank Tumwebaze (L), Uganda’s Minister of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, thanked AU Member States for voting Uganda Uganda has taken over the chair of the 5th Session of Specialized Technical Committee (STC) on Agriculture, Rural Development, Water and Environment (ARDWE). Giving his acceptance Speech as Chair of the STC (2023-2025) on November
Read MoreRobert Mukiza, the Director General of UIA The Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) is scheduled to participate in the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP 28) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. This pivotal event, scheduled to take place from the 30th of November to December 12th, 2023, brings together
Read MoreGulu district is facing financial challenges due to a significant drop in local revenue following a presidential directive against the sale of forest products, severely impacting its economy. The District Speaker Phoebe Ayoo highlighted the directive's adverse effects on the economy, coupled with the detachment of the City from the
Read MoreThe European Union, in collaboration with Germany Cooperation (GiZ), has asked Uganda to expedite the wider adoption of renewable energy within the country. Both entities stand as leading development partners in Uganda's renewable energy sector. Despite Uganda's abundance of natural resources, supportive policy frameworks, and ambitious energy targets, its progress
Read MoreMinister Bahati with microphone, with Danish Ambassador in blue at the ground breaking ceremony Uganda reached a significant milestone with the commencement of a groundbreaking ceremony for a cutting-edge airside solar-powered perishable cargo handling center at Entebbe. Valued at $10 million (Shillings 37.8 billion), this transformative project is spearheaded by
Read MoreThe Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries-MAAIF has halted the movement of animals from Amuru District, following an outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD). The information was revealed by the Minister of State for Northern Uganda, Grace Freedom Kwiyocwiny, just one week before the start of the first
Read MoreHousing Finance Bank Joins GIZ, StartHub Africa To Promote Innovation & Sustainability Towards Smart Cities
Housing Finance Bank staff with StartHub Africa colleagues at the demo day. In fulfillment of the Sustainable Development Goal 11 (Building sustainable cities and communities), Housing Finance Bank joined StartHub Africa with support from Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH for the Open Innovation Program demo day where six startups -
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