Uganda: 'The Hospital of the East' Can Regain Its Glory

St Anthony Hospital Tororo is one of the landmarks at the foot of Tororo Rock that welcomes you to Tororo - if you are entering the future city, from the direction of Jinja. Read more »

Uganda: Asset Financing Company Launches Smartphone Loans in Uganda

MOGO Uganda, an asset financing company, has introduced a smartphone loan program in collaboration with Airtel Uganda, making Tecno, Infinix, and itel devices more accessible to a… Read more »

Uganda: Centenary Bank and NFA Partner to Restore 20 Haectares of Degraded Part of Masindi Forest Reserve

Centenary Bank, Uganda's leading commercial microfinance bank has strengthened its commitment to environmental sustainability through a strategic partnership with the National… Read more »

Uganda: Old Mutual Partners With Nxtpe and Airtel Money to Simplify Insurance Premium Payments

In a major step toward enhancing financial inclusion and customer convenience, Old Mutual Life Assurance has entered into a strategic partnership with NxtPe and Airtel Money to… Read more »

Uganda: Muloni Tasks Nankabirwa On Electricity At Sub Counties

Former Energy Minister, Irene Muloni has tasked her predecessor to explain why most sub counties in the country don't have access to the national electricity grid. Read more »

Uganda: Ugandan Asked to Lead Commonwealth Federation

Uganda Olympic Committee President Dr. Donald Rukare has been picked as interim head of the Commonwealth Sport. Commonwealth Sport is the brand name of the Commonwealth Games… Read more »

Uganda: Forensic Expert - 'No Gunshot Residue On Molly Katanga's Right Hand'

The Katanga trial resumed on Monday with the 13th state witness, Dr. Jaffar Kisitu, a forensic chemist with the Uganda Police Forensic Examination Department. Dr. Kisitu provided… Read more »

Uganda: Equity Bank, Liberty Life and Turaco Partner to Offer Disruptive Equi-Life Insurance Solution

Uganda's insurance sector has demonstrated significant growth in recent years, with gross written premiums increasing from UGX 1.44 trillion in 2022 to UGX 1.6 trillion in 2023,… Read more »

Uganda: Profit - Absa Bank Uganda Reports 22 Percent Growth

Highlights of Absa Bank Uganda 2024 Performance Read more »

Rwanda: Kigali AI Summit Backs $60bn Fund

The Global AI Summit for Africa, held in Kigali, Rwanda from April 3-4, galvanized the continent's ambition to harness the transformative power of artificial intelligence (AI) for… Read more »

Uganda: Boda Boda Bikes Are Deadly Polluters

In Uganda, motorcycles known as boda bodas are a key part of the transport system. The country has over 1.5 million boda bodas on the road, amounting to roughly 70% of all… Read more »

Central Africa: Great Lakes Region's Mineral Certification Faces Scrutiny 14 Years On

Fourteen years since 12 governments in the Great Lakes region unanimously agreed to create a foolproof international system for certifying and auditing minerals that have been… Read more »

Uganda: Payment of Shs13.8 Trillion Domestic Arrears to Take 12 Years

A report of the Committee on Finance, Planning and Economic Development reveals that it will take government 12 years to clear domestic arrears of over Shs13.8 trillion. Read more »

Uganda: Museveni's New Fears On South Sudan

President Yoweri Museveni dashed to South Sudan in early April for a quick meeting with his South Sudan counterpart, Salva Kiir, due to mounting fears of an escalation that could… Read more »

Uganda: Captain Morgan Sets Mbarara Party Scene Ablaze With the Spice Takeover Launch

Uganda Breweries' leading rum, Captain Morgan set Mbarara party scene ablaze with the Spice Takeover launch at Soho Terrace Bar. This marks the return of the thrilling consumer… Read more »

East Africa: MPs Call for a Joint EAC Force to End Border Conflicts

The Committee on East African Community (EAC) Affairs has called for the creation and deployment of a professional joint force at entry points of all partner states so as to end… Read more »

Uganda: 'Uganda's Speedy Motorbike Taxis Will Slow Down for Cash'

Every day, 10 people die on the roads of Kampala, Uganda's capital. Road accidents cost Uganda US$1.2 billion annually, which is about 5% of its GDP. The cost typically arises from… Read more »

Uganda: Renewal of National IDs to Start Soon - Muhoozi

The mass renewal of national identification cards is expected to start in May 2025, the Minister of State for Internal Affairs, Gen. David Muhoozi has revealed. Read more »

Uganda: State Attorney Seeks Ssegirinya Death Certificate Before Dropping Charges

The resident Senior State Attorney of Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court, Ivan Kyazze, has informed the court that he is still waiting for the Criminal Investigations Directorate… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda's Post-USAID Health Reality

Experts advise on how country can build sustainable systems Read more »

Uganda: Oil Works Cement Hoima's Strategic City Status

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… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda's SMEs Get Shs 1.8bn Funding Boost

A new partnership between SHONA Capital and Cornerstone Asset Managers is injecting $500,000 (USh1.84bn) into Uganda's small and medium-sized enterprises, a move that underscores… Read more »

Uganda: Green Mandate for Ugandan Banks

Financial experts have called on banks and financial institutions to strengthen their commitment to green financing by implementing clear policies, enhancing human resource… Read more »

Uganda: Dr Okoth - We Want St Anthony to Grow Into a University Teaching Hospital

Refurbishment of Tororo Archdiocese's main hospital -- St Anthony's in Tororo-- has taken off in the past year, and efforts to raise its standard climaxes on Thursday when Speaker… Read more »

Uganda: The Alchemist Drunch By Ciroc 1st Edition Exceeds Expectations

Despite a heavy morning downpour, The Alchemist Drunch by Ciroc first edition exceeded expectations, giving attendees a perfect treat. The first 50 ladies received a thoughtful… Read more »