May 29, 2023
Uganda: Ministry of Agriculture Registers Growth, Success Towards Increasing Employment, Household Incomes
The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Fisheries has underscored the importance of agriculture as one of the critical sectors towards the growth of Uganda's economy that… Read more »
May 24, 2023
Uganda: Uganda Seeks to Demystify Air Transport, Showcase Latest Technology With Aviation Expo
The upcoming aviation expo will help demystify air transport among members of the public but also showcase the latest technology, organisers have said. Read more »
Uganda: President Museveni Donates Machinery Worth 400m to Masaka Farmers
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has today afternoon visited Bukoto Central Youth Link Coffee Factory at Kamuzinda village in Kyanamukaka sub-county, Masaka district where he urged… Read more »
May 23, 2023
Uganda: Stanbic Bank in Campaign to Offer Financial Management Skills to Employees
Stanbic bank has announced a three-month campaign in which it will offer financial management lessons to employees of different companies around the country. Read more »
Africa: Arab League Interference in Africa's Development On Ethiopian Dam Project Is Unacceptable
Scanning through the proposals and resolutions on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), by the Arab League summit during its Friday meeting in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, leaves… Read more »
May 22, 2023
Uganda: SafeBoda Expands Service Offerings With Launch of 'Plus and Saver' Rides in Uganda
SafeBoda, the leading ride-hailing platform in Uganda, has recently unveiled an exciting addition to its services with the introduction of the Plus Boda Boda ride option on their… Read more »
Uganda: Johnnie Walker Celebrates World Whisky Day
May 20 marks World Whisky Day globally. A day when whisky lovers get to celebrate their love for whisky with events and parties all around the world. Read more »
May 18, 2023
Kenya: How Can Uganda Get Out of the Cycle of Relying On Kenya Buying Its Milk?
This seems to be a cyclical problem that continues and will continue to occur untill a sustainable solution is found. Read more »
Uganda: Govt Diverts Kenya Bound Empty Trucks to Lwakhakha
Government through the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) and their counterparts in Kenya have gazetted Lwakhakha border as the main exit point for all empty cargo trucks crossing into… Read more »
Uganda: UDB to Create 3,928 Jobs From Q1 Approved Projects
Uganda Development Bank (UDB), the country's only national development finance Institution, has today announced that it expects 3,928 jobs to be created from the January to March… Read more »
Uganda: Medical Insurance Goes Cardless As Smart Launches Mobile App to Enhance Healthcare Administration
Smart Applications International Ltd, a leading ICT and biometric giant, has launched a virtual mode of medical access to enhance provider transparency in healthcare… Read more »
May 17, 2023
Africa: AfCFTA Says Uganda Well Positioned to Benefit From Intra-Africa Trade Initiative
The secretary general of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), Wamkele Mene has said Uganda's private sector is in good position to benefit from AfCFTA's intra-Africa… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Hosts 2023 Sustainable Digital Transformation Week
The Minister for Information, Communication Technology and National Guidance Dr. Chris Baryomunsi says fronting technology in all activities of government institutions like… Read more »
Uganda: Mao Calls for Remuneration Commission to Address Civil Servants Concerns
The president general of Democratic Party (DP) Norbert Mao has expressed the need for the government to establish a national salary and remuneration commission to address civil… Read more »
May 16, 2023
Uganda: Lato Launches Instant Milk Powder for Children On Ugandan Market
Pearl Dairy Farms Limited, the manufacturers of Lato dairy products, has launched a new product line of fortified instant milk powder specially formulated for children between the… Read more »
May 17, 2023
Uganda: Airtel Uganda Rebrands
Telecom giants, Airtel Uganda have rebranded their strapline from "the smartphone network" to "a reason to imagine" to kick-start a campaign to energize young people towards… Read more »
May 16, 2023
Uganda: Posting Potholes On Social Media Will Not Make Us Lose Sleep - Government
The Minister of ICT, Information and National Guidance Chris Baryomunsi has said that the government is not bothered by a section of Ugandans who have created a trend of posting… Read more »
Uganda: Govt to Pay Striking Doctors
Government has said that it will pay senior health officers their arrears. The decision was reached during a Monday cabinet meeting chaired by the Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja. Read more »
May 10, 2023
Uganda: Govt Hails Telecom Companies for Driving Uganda's Digital Revolution
The Minister for Information Communication Technology (ICT) and National Guidance, Dr. Chris Baryomunsi has hailed the role played by telecom companies in driving Uganda's digital… Read more »
May 15, 2023
Uganda: Driver Vents Over Low Pay, Judiciary in Panic Over Threats
A driver who shared frustrations regarding his low salary has put the officials in the third arm of government under panic, creating a dash to engage him and make promises to the… Read more »
Uganda: YOTV Channels App Introduces Three New Products
The days of family conflicts over the TV remote are long gone, thanks to YOTV Channels App that has since its establishment in 2020 been dedicated to delivering the finest… Read more »
May 12, 2023
Uganda: Airtel Becomes First Telecom Operator to Launch eSIM in Uganda
Telecom giants, Airtel has launched eSIM in Uganda, the first operator in the country to introduce this cutting-edge technology. Read more »
Uganda: Rachel Rwakatungu Appointed Credit Director for Absa Uganda
Absa Bank Uganda Ltd has announced the appointment of seasoned banker, Rachel Rwakatungu as the new credit director of the bank. Read more »
May 14, 2023
Uganda: Gen Saleh, Museveni Advisor, African American Development Partners Discuss Investment in Karamoja
The Operation Wealth Creation Chief Coordinator, Gen Salim Saleh has held a fruitful meeting with African American development partners, Senior Presidential Advisor on Diaspora… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda's Digital Service Tax Proposal
Uganda, like many other developing countries, is facing the challenge of ensuring that digital businesses operating within its borders contribute their fair share of taxes to the… Read more »