December 3
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Umeme Share Price Rise to Sh295 On Day One
Independent
When Umeme, the sole power distributor in Uganda launched its trading at the Uganda Securities Exchange on Nov. 30, its share price marginally rose to Sh295 from the Sh275 of the... Read more »
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Observer
Starting Monday, all shipments coming into Uganda from outside the East African region will be inspected from their respective countries of origin as the Uganda Bureau of Standards... Read more »
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UNBS Launches Measure to Fight Counterfeit Imports
Independent
The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) will on Dec. 3 reinstate the requirement for all imports to have a certificate of conformity to standards in their country of origin... Read more »
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Independent
Private sector, experts optimistic about benefits of joining Free Trade Area: Read more »
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Will the Shilling Recover Soon? [opinion]
Observer
In the week ending November 30, 2012, the shilling traded in a very volatile fashion. Volatility came amid a deterioration in market sentiment coupled with elevated demand from... Read more »
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Running Is Good, If You Are Corrupt
Independent
Medical experts explain why officials who collapse during interrogations are usually those who are jolly, and love food, fun, and sex Read more »
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Copyright Suit Pits Artist Against Media
Focus
If you are a radio listener, then you may be familiar with some jingoes that boast of having in stock the best of the latest music on the market. Read more »
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Cecafa Cup Should Rebrand to Survive [opinion]
Observer
It's an open secret that the ongoing Cecafa Cup in Kampala is a pale shadow of the tournament's glory days. Read more »
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Uganda Needs Political Hygiene - Prof. Nsibambi [interview]
Independent
Former Prime Minister Apolo Nsibambi spoke to The Independent's Julius Odeke and Joseph Were about the ongoing corruption investigations in OPM. Read more »
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Independent
The Governor Bank of Uganda, Emmanuel Tumusiime Mutebile has urged commercial banks to extend banking services closer to the people if the latter is to benefit from the services... Read more »
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Independent
Revealed: Uganda's cheapest and most expensive banks for salary earners: Read more »
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Independent
Renowned Dutch photographic artist, Michel Szulc Krzyzanowski, was recently in Kampala to photograph a project called 'What the World Has Never Seen' that seeks to document people... Read more »
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Umeme Wins Again in Messy Electricity Sector
Independent
Just days after a parliamentary committee recommended termination of its contract over inflated claims, Umeme is set to again raise the cost of electricity to consumers Read more »
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Inflation Up Ahead of Christmas
New Vision
Annual headline inflation has risen to 4.9% at the end of November, slightly eating into the real value of money following increases in the prices of food crops, electricity, fuel... Read more »
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Double Pay Cited in Pension Scam
New Vision
Fresh details emerging from the ongoing Police probe into the $113,000 (about sh282.5m ) foreign pensioners scam suggest double payments were made, Police sources have said. Read more »
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Uhuru, Ruto Formally Unveil Pre-Poll Deal
Capital FM
The rains in Nakuru on Sunday did little to dampen the mood and expectations of the people as they waited for the announcement of the coalition agreement between Deputy Prime... Read more »
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Sudan's First VP Weighs in On Alleged Coup Attempt, Slams 'Treachery' and 'Betrayal'
Sudan Tribune
The Sudanese First Vice President Ali Osman Mohamed Taha became the most senior official to date to comment on the alleged coup attempt that took place last week as he vowed to... Read more »
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Ahlu Sunnah Militia Officially Joins Somalia's Federal Government
Garowe Online
Ahlu Sunnah militia forces have been integrated into Somali Federal Government troops on Saturday, after fighting Al Shabaab alongside Somali government troops for 2 years, Garowe... Read more »
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EU Wants Transparency, Efficiency At Dar Port [interview]
Daily News
ON November 20, 2012, Transport Minister, Dr Harrison Mwakyembe hosted EU ambassadors'tour at the Dar es Salaam port. Read more »
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Flood Victims in Unity State Face Health Problems
Sudan Tribune
The health situation among children and pregnant women in Unity State's Payinjiar County is deteriorating due to widespread flooding, say government officials. Read more »
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Sudanese Ambassador to the UK - Israeli Lobby's Anti-Sudan Campaign
Sudan Tribune
As the Israel-Gaza conflict continues to dominate the news, with a recent ceasefire agreement brokered by Egypt, the Sudanese Ambassador to the UK spoke about Israel-Sudan... Read more »
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Central Darfur Displaced Demand Yellow Fever Campaign
Radio Dabanga
Displaced from Central Darfur camps are demanding that the state's health authorities carry out vaccination campaigns against yellow fever in their vicinity, Radio Dabanga was... Read more »
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HIV/Aids - East Africa Vaccine and Fake Drugs Challenges [column]
Daily News
It is a day dedicated to the remembrance of the millions of people infected, afflicted & affected by the scourge of HIV Aids. This year's World Aids Day comes at an opportune... Read more »
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Kenyans Urged to Know Their HIV/Aids Status
Capital FM
"The only solution to effectively respond to HIV/AIDs is to know your status," this the message National AIDS and STD Control Programme (NASCOP) Head Dr Maina Kahindo sent to... Read more »
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Equity CEO Named Forbes Africa Person of the Year 2012
The Star
The nominees for the Person of The Year Award were submitted by various industries as well as Forbes Africa readers who voted online. The hundreds of nominees were then shortlisted... Read more »
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