China has signed up to a deal to ensure future Covid-19 vaccines are distributed to developing countries, the biggest economy yet to join the World Health Organization-led bid to control the pandemic. The COVAX pledge to get vaccines to poorer nations as soon as they are developed aims to head
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Taban Amin, the son to former Ugandan President Idi Amin Dada, has been named the deputy head of the Internal Security Organisation (ISO). ISO is the intelligence branch of the country's security apparatus. This development was revealed by the army spokesperson, Brig Gen Flavia Byekwaso. It also followed a reshuffle
Read MoreUganda's President Yoweri Museveni says the country's economy has grown by leaps and bounds to a stage where it can sustain itself. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni speaking at the 58th Independence anniversary on Friday. "Uganda’s economy has transformed to a level where the Country will be self-sufficient and achieve sustainable economic growth
Read MoreThe National Resistance Movement (NRM) has reportedly postponed youth elections for Northern Uganda following a fake Interim Order purportedly from the Registrar Civil Division of the High Court. The order purportedly restrains the holding of NRM Youth Elections for Northern Uganda. In a statement dated October 9, 2020, the Judiciary
Read MoreBy Shannon Katureebe Anything that’s too big today was once very small. The achievements of these iconic entrepreneurs reinforces the need to start small, from where you are and with what you have. As you will find out, the largest enterprises were founded with one shop, in basements, garages and
Read MoreA Customer care worker explains about different voltage metres at the Lugogo Umeme Centre in Kampala. Photo/NATION MEDIA GROUP Uganda’s power distributor, Umeme limited is yet to convince President Yoweri Museveni that its concession deserves to be renewed. Umeme’s power distribution concession is due to expire in March 2025 having
Read MoreUganda To Establish Agricultural Bank After Existing Institutions Shun ‘Risky’ Yet Lucrative Sector
Modernizing agriculture requires cheaper loans Uganda is considering setting up an agricultural bank to enable farmers easily access cheaper credit, President Yoweri Museveni has said. He blasted commercial banks for failing farmers on access to credit, saying that they are only interested in funding traders to import. The President made
Read MoreTycoon Sudhir Ruparelia Meera Investments Ltd owned by property mogul, Sudhir Ruparelia has acquired Simbamanyo House in the central business district at a cost of $5m (Shs18.51bn). According to Matooke Republic, Sudhir’s Meera Investments emerged highest bidder when the building was put up on auction by Equity Bank through public
Read MorePresident Yoweri Museveni has lashed out at MPs for rejecting the plan to construct roads in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), saying the roads are aimed at boosting trade between the two nations. He said the project will have to be conducted. The President made the remarks in
Read MoreFood aid is unloaded from a World Food Programme vessel at in Beirut, Lebanon in Sept. The World Food Program was awarded the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize for its efforts to combat hunger, particularly in conflict zones. The organization is being honored “for its contribution to bettering conditions for peace
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