The suspected bags of substandard cement UNBS seized The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) has seized over 500 suspected bags of substandard cement in Kasana Market and Kalongo zone, Luwero Town Council, Luwero District in a significant operation to protect consumers from potentially hazardous building materials. UNBS is
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By John Meshach, Commercial Manager, Yara East Africa Agriculture remains the backbone of Uganda’s economy, employing over 70% of the population. However, despite their significant role in the sector, women and youth continue to face systemic barriers that limit their full participation. While the conversation on inclusivity in agriculture is
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By Yusuf Masaba The second National Development Plan II, the government’s policy blueprint, an offshoot of the Vision 2040 to transform Uganda into a Middle Incomes class economy, now in its fourth series initially conceptualised establishment of four regional cities, namely, Gulu, Mbale, Mbarara and Arua. The blueprint also laid
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By Eric Mabuza Jnr, General Manager, ITHUBA Uganda When we launched the Uganda National Lottery just a few months ago, we didn’t simply introduce a game. We introduced a promise—a promise of fairness, opportunity, and national progress. And today, I can confidently say: that promise is already coming to life.
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Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have welcomed the proposal by Government to slap taxes on tobacco products, but also called for annual increment of these taxes. CSOs say tobacco products have a big disease burden on Ugandans. The call was made by Moses Talibita, Legal Officer, Uganda National Health Consumers’ Organisation,
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Members of the civil society addressing the press Civil Society Activists have asked Government to first enhance the capacity of the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) to speed up the issuance of the National Identity cards and National Identification Numbers (NINs) before these are used to identify the various
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Helena Mayanja, Head of Corporate Affairs & Sustainability at dfcu Bank For 6 decades, dfcu Bank has played a pivotal role in Uganda’s economic transformation, empowering businesses, individuals, and communities. Now, the bank is bringing its vision to life through dfcu Jazz in the Pearl, a world-class jazz concert happening
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Finance Minister, Matia Kasaija A recent decision by United States President Donald Trump to impose global trade tariffs has sparked concern within Uganda’s Parliament, raising questions about the potential impact on the country’s economy and its 2025/26 national budget. During a session between Parliament’s Finance Committee and the Ministry of
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Kadugala SS Officials receiving the Shs4m support from Peace Ayebazibwe (Right), the Executive Director of Housing Finance Bank. Access to clean drinking water remains a significant challenge in Uganda, particularly for schoolchildren in underserved areas. According to UNICEF, approximately 30% of Ugandans lack access to safe drinking water, with schools
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Lake Victoria waters have turned green in some areas The Ministry of Water and Environment has revealed the main cause behind the foul smell coming from Lake Victoria. This comes after residents surrounding the lake raised concerns about the foul smell coming from Lake Victoria after its waters turned green.
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