December 19, 2022
Uganda: Germany, EU Provide Uganda Shs136 Billion for Solar Mini-Grids
The German Government and the European Union (EU) on Dec.13 launched the 'GET ACCESS Mini-grid Solar Program, a 35 million euro initiative to support the electrification of… Read more »
December 20, 2022
Africa: Bamuturaki Elected President of the Africa Airlines Association
The Chief Executive Officer of Uganda Airlines Jenifer Bamuturaki was on Wednesday elected the President of the Africa Airlines Association (AFRAA) for 2023. Read more »
December 15, 2022
Uganda: Telecoming Signs With MTN Group to Monetise Digital Services in 21 African Countries
Telecoming, an international company specializing in sport and entertainment monetization technologies, has reached a strategic agreement with MTN Group to monetize its sports… Read more »
Africa: Coca-Cola Company Names New President of Africa Operating Unit
The Coca-Cola Company has announced that Luisa Ortega, will become president of the company's Africa operating unit, overseeing markets across the continent. Ortega currently… Read more »
December 14, 2022
Uganda: Uganda Breweries Offers Special Skills Training to 2,000 Hospitality Staff
Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL) has announced plans to upskill over 2,000 individuals employed in the hospitality sector to elevate industry standards. The training will be provided… Read more »
Uganda: Police Reinstates Road Checkpoints as Festive Season Approaches
Police on Monday said it is reinstating checkpoints on major highways to curb traffic violations and insecurity as the festive season starts. Read more »
December 08, 2022
Uganda: URA Urged to Sensitise Traders On New Tax System
Parliament calls for sensitization of traders before the full implementation of the Electronic Fiscal Receipting and Invoicing System (EFRIS). Read more »
Uganda: Government Confirms End of Umeme Contract
Electricity distributor, Umeme's contract will run its full course but will not be renewed by government in 2025. Fears that the Umeme concession would be terminated before 2025… Read more »
Uganda: Parliament Calls for Countrywide Power Coverage
Legislators have called on government to ensure that electricity access across the country is improved for the benefit of Ugandans in different sectors of the economy. Read more »
East Africa: EAC Embarks On Project to Improve Regional Trade in Seed Potatoes
The East African Community (EAC) has handed over laboratory equipment to member states of the regional bloc as part of a project aimed at improving regional trade in seed potatoes… Read more »
December 01, 2022
Uganda: Patrick Ayota Takes Charge of NSSF
Patrick Oyota has been re-appointed Deputy Managing Director of National Social Security Fund (NSSF) for five years, and will be in charge as the search for a Managing Director… Read more »
Africa: Open Skies - African Nations to Pilot Single Air Transport Market
Intra-African air travel under the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM), an initiative of the African Union to create a unified air transport market in Africa, is edging… Read more »
November 24, 2022
Uganda: MPs to Investigate Labour Export Companies
The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, has tasked the Committee on Gender, Labour and Social Development, to work with the line ministry to investigate companies involved in the… Read more »
November 21, 2022
Uganda: How Uganda Could Cushion Itself From Global Food Supply Shocks
A set of economic studies by the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has found that modest but well-prioritized investments in Uganda's agricultural sector could in the long… Read more »
Uganda: Ugandans Survived the Covid-19 Lockdown but Might Not Live Through the Current Financial One
It was tough going through the two years of lockdown resulting from the Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic in Uganda. But some households that survived the lockdown may… Read more »
November 17, 2022
Uganda: Uganda Asks ILO to Avoid a One-Size-Fits-All Approach to Skilling
The Uganda Delegation, on behalf of Africa member states, has asked the International Labour Organisation (ILO) to avoid a one-size-fits-all approach for the successful… Read more »
Uganda: Auditor General Urges Parliament Action Over Unspent Public Funds
The Office of the Auditor General (OAG) has recommended that Parliament indulges the finance ministry to report unspent funds for each financial year. Read more »
November 10, 2022
Uganda: Uganda Veterinary Association Takes Exhibition and Agm to Masaka, Over 5000 Farmers to Benefit
All roads will lead to Masaka City's Liberation Ground November 23 for over 5,000 farmers in the region as the Uganda Veterinary Association (UVA) hosts a free 3-day exhibition and… Read more »
Uganda: Fairtrade Unveils Living Income Reference Price for Ugandan Coffee
Fairtrade International has unveiled a living-income reference price for arabica coffee in Uganda, part of a broader effort to boost incomes for smallholder coffee farmers… Read more »
November 08, 2022
Tanzania: Tanzanian President Offers Job to Fisherman for Rescuing Passengers in Lake Victoria Plane Crash
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has ordered authorities to employ a fisherman who led a rescue mission for passengers after their plane crashed into Lake Victoria on Sunday… Read more »
Uganda: Increase Budget for Disaster Management, Stakeholders Tell Government
How best can the government and its partners anticipate disaster occurrence and deal with the likely negative impact that it comes with? Read more »
November 06, 2022
Uganda: Mukono District Unable to Spend Sh16 Billion, Returns It to Consolidated Fund
The Mukono district Chief Finance Officer, Robinah Nabwire has revealed that a total of 16 billion shillings was returned unspent to the Consolidated Fund at the end 2021/2022… Read more »
Uganda: Bill to Protect Consumers From Predatory Pricing in Offing
The Committee on Trade, Tourism and Industry has said that it will move the protection law aimed at protecting consumers from false advertisement, predatory pricing and substandard… Read more »
November 04, 2022
Uganda: EU Provides Uganda Eur 5 Million Funding for Renewable Energy
In December 2020, the EU and EDFI ElectriFI agreed on establishing a dedicated ElectriFI Country Window for Uganda, with a specific funding package of EUR 5 million, to be invested… Read more »
Uganda: Parliament Approves U.S.$464 million Loan Request
Members of Parliament have approved a request by the government to borrow $464 million (about Shs1.7 trillion) to finance infrastructure and development needs of the budget despite… Read more »