August 28, 2022
Uganda: Uganda Airlines Pay Sparks Equality Demand
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Uganda Airlines earns Shs87 million, the Director Maintenance Shs80 million per month, Chief Financial Officer Shs73 million, and Manager… Read more »
August 24, 2022
Uganda: Govt Alters Pdm Payouts, Eyes Supplementary
The Minister of State for Finance, Planning and Economic Development (Planning), Amos Lugoloobi, has said that government will now pay the Parish Development Model (PDM) monies in… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda's Insurance Premiums Up 18.5 Percent to Shs711.6bn
Insurers in Uganda have recorded an 18.5% growth in gross written premiums for the six-month period ending June.30 to Shs 711.6bn. Read more »
Uganda: MTN Uganda to Connect Network Sites to Hydro-Electric Grid
MTN Uganda is embracing renewable energy with the connection of all its network sites to the hydroelectric grid. Read more »
Uganda: MPs Want Head Teachers Punished Over Increased School Fees
Legislators want head teachers of government-aided schools who increase fees without permission from the Ministry of Education and Sports reprimanded. Read more »
Uganda: Isimba Dam Shutdown
The abrupt shutdown of the 183MW Isimba hydropower plant on Aug.08 continues to cause anxiety amongst Ugandans, with many urging authorities to penalize those that caused the… Read more »
Uganda: Vietnamese Envoy Meets Deputy Speaker Over Coffee Processing
Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa has called for cooperation with Vietnam to develop the country's coffee value chain for the benefit of farmers. Read more »
August 21, 2022
Uganda: Conservationists Want Bugoma Forest Made National Park
A study recently undertaken to identify the tourism potential of Bugoma Central Forest Reserve in mid-western Uganda has found that converting the forest into a national park could… Read more »
August 19, 2022
Uganda: Security Arrest Criminal Gang Leader in Kitgum Municipality
Security personnel in Kitgum district have arrested the 7th ring leader of criminal gangs who have been terrorizing the district in the past three weeks. Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Airlines CEO Fails to Present Academic Papers
The Committee on Commissions Statutory Authorities and State Enterprise (COSASE) has embarked on a process of evaluating the curriculum vitae and qualifications of Uganda Airlines'… Read more »
Uganda: Corruption, Connivance Caused Isimba Plant Shutdown
Lawmakers have said that corruption and connivance are to blame for the shutdown of Isimba hydropower plant. Read more »
Uganda: Increase Funding to Physical Planning Board - Tayebwa
The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa has called on the Ministry of Finance to increase funding to the National Physical Planning Board for it to effectively execute… Read more »
Uganda: Young People and Noncommunicable Disease
Young people have always been critical drivers of change. From Soweto, where children rose up against apartheid, to Malala standing up for girls' education, to Greta and the school… Read more »
August 18, 2022
Uganda: Lawmakers Urge Ministry of Works to Improve Road Designs to Curb Accidents
Legislators want deliberate action by the Ministry of Works and Transport to improve road designs across the country in a bid to curb road carnage and improve road safety. Read more »
Uganda: CEO Bamuturaki - I Am Qualified to Run Uganda Airlines
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Uganda Airlines, Jenifer Bamuturaki has said she is qualified and experienced to run the airline. Read more »
August 17, 2022
Uganda: Government to Vaccinate Children Against Malaria
The State Minister for Health, Margaret Muhanga has revealed that government plans vaccinate children against malaria. Read more »
Uganda: ICT Ministry Calls for Withdrawal of Computer Misuse Bill
The Ministry of Information, Communication, Technology and National Guidance wants the Computer Misuse (Amendment) Bill 2022 withdrawn. Read more »
Uganda: Govt to Start Regulating School Fees
The Minister of State for Education, Joyce Moriku has reassured Members of Parliament that government has developed a statutory instrument to regulate school fees and other school… Read more »
Uganda: National Carrier In Spotlight for High Salaries, Recruitments
The Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE) has given Uganda Airlines one month to come up with a staff structure after it emerged that… Read more »
August 14, 2022
Ethiopia: Third Filling of Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam Complete
Ethiopia announced the successful completion of the third filling of its mega-dam on the Blue Nile. Read more »
Kenya: President Uhuru Kenyatta Comments on Kenya Election
President Uhuru Kenyatta on Saturday met a team of AU/ COMESA election observers at State House, Nairobi, who briefed him on their observations about the election process. Read more »
Kenya: IEBC Faces Monday Deadline, Odinga Holds Lead
Pressure is now piling on Kenya's Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) as they have less than 48 hours to release Presidential election results. Read more »
August 12, 2022
Kenya: Key Nairobi Polls Official Goes Missing!
Kenya's election body IEBC has announced that one of their returning officers in the capital city is missing. The matter has been handed to police, but election counting will… Read more »
August 13, 2022
Uganda: Govt to Establish Regional Centres to Manage Disasters
Government has developed a robust disaster risk management plan that will mitigate impending disasters across the country, the Minister for Relief, Disaster Preparedness and… Read more »
August 10, 2022
Uganda: MTN Uganda H1 Net Profit Up 48% to Shs193.6 Billion
MTN Uganda has reported a 48.1% growth in profit after tax to Shs193.6bn for the first six months of 2022 amidst a tough economic environment. Read more »