Uganda: Airtel Money Climaxes the Vroomula Amajja Campaign, Rewarding Over 6000 Customers and Driving Digital Transformation

Airtel Mobile Commerce Uganda Limited(AMCUL) has today finalized the three-month nationwide rewards campaign, Vroomula Amajja, a transformative initiative designed to reward Airtel… Read more »

Uganda: What Afrobarometer's Latest Survey on Gender Reveals About Ugandans

The latest survey report by Afrobarometer published in Kampala on Oct.03 has revealed several contradicting perceptions on gender issues among Ugandans. Read more »

Uganda: To Those Who Want The Kampala Capital City Authority Top Job ...

The process of hiring replacements for the dismissed KCCA officials appears to be on and lists purporting to be of aspirants who have applied to fill the vacancies have circulated.… Read more »

Uganda: Kkids Foundation, Bafrika Creations and Eco-Warriors Win Top Prizes in Ecobank Challenge

Ecobank Uganda has announced the three winning organizations in their newly launched #EcobankUGExtramile Challenge in Celebration of Service Month. Read more »

Uganda: Different but One Celebrates 27th Anniversary

The 27th edition of Different But One opened recently at MTSIFA art gallery and the usual energy, excitement and spirit of togetherness was visible through the artwork on display… Read more »

Uganda: Coffee Farmers Earn USD 1.4bn Amid UCDA Deadlock

Uganda's coffee farmers reaped record export earnings, totaling over US$ $1.4 billion from the sale of 6.35 million 60-kg bags during the 2023/24 coffee year ending September 30. Read more »

Uganda: New Law to Regulate Construction Minerals in Offing

Uganda government has completed the drafting of the Building Substances Bill, which will soon be submitted to the Cabinet for approval, according to Irene Bateebe, the Permanent… Read more »

Uganda: Janet Museveni Confident Tvet Reforms Will Boost Economy, Address Youth Unemployment

Reforms are in the pipeline to expand Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions and increase access and equity in its programs, particularly for… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda's First Electric Vehicle Training Program Launched At Makerere University

Makerere University, in collaboration with Kiira Motors Corporation and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), has launched an innovative skilling program in Kampala,… Read more »

Uganda: Glovo's Commitment to Food Security - Over 500,000 Meals Delivered in Uganda

As the world observed World Food Day under the theme, "Right to Food for a Better Life and a Better Future" Glovo Uganda stands at the forefront of tackling food insecurity… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Receives UK Support As Mpox Cases Race Toward 100

Uganda is set to benefit from a £1 million (Approx. Shs 4.9billion) contribution from the UK government to bolster its response to the growing Mpox outbreak, which has now… Read more »

Uganda: U.S. Boosts Uganda's Refugee Response With Shs 27bn

The United States government has given the Ugandan government Shs 27 billion (US$7.5 million) to support its response to the Sudanese refugee influx. The new funding brings the… Read more »

Uganda: Lydia Mugambi's Artistic Legacy Celebrated in Solo Show

The selected artworks in the exhibition Imparted Impressions depict the artist's distinctive style of painting influenced by European modernist art making techniques but also a… Read more »

East Africa: Samia Suluhu Set to Open Historic Magufuli Bridge On Lake Victoria

Tanzania has this week completed construction of East Africa's longest bridge built across the gulf of Mwanza. Read more »

Uganda: UEDCL Takes Over Electricity Distribution in Western Uganda

Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) has officially taken over Kilembe Investments Limited (KIL), a rural power distributor in Uganda's Western Service… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Airlines to Soon Land At London Gatwick

After last month's foray into Africa, plans for Uganda Airlines to launch new international flights to London Gatwick by the end of 2024 are well on track. Read more »

Uganda: Mining Sector Calls for More Funding

At the 13th mineral wealth conference organized by Uganda Chamber of Mines and Petroleum, there was an urgent call from everyone: we need more funding. A national mining company is… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Over 300 Feared Dead in Lake Kivu Boat Accident

Democratic Republic of Congo authorities have confirmed that 23 people have died after MV Merdi capsized into Lake Kivu in North Kivu province on Thursday. Read more »

Uganda: Unicef Representative Dr Robin Nandy Presents Credentials

Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, John Mulimba, has today received Dr. Robin Nandy, the new UNICEF Representative to Uganda, who officially presented his credentials at a… Read more »

Africa: UBA's Tony Elumelu Uses UNGA 79 to Urge Global Leaders to Invest in Africa's Future

Tony Elumelu, Group Chairman of United Bank for Africa (UBA) and founder of The Tony Elumelu Foundation, used his platform at the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New… Read more »

Nigeria: Big Brother Naija Finale - Who Will Walk Away With the Ultimate Title and Grand Prize?

Sunday's Big Brother Naija live show was filled with surprises, reveals and multiple evictions - the perfect lead-up to this week's hotly anticipated and highly contested season 9… Read more »

Uganda: Ithuba Uganda Wins Big At African Marketing Confederation Awards 2024

ITHUBA Uganda, the official operator of the Uganda National Lottery, has won three prestigious awards at the African Marketing Confederation Awards 2024 held in Mombasa, Kenya at… Read more »

Uganda: BNI Uganda Launches BNI Legacy Chapter

BNI Uganda, the leading business networking and referral organisation, has proudly launched its newest chapter, BNI Legacy, this morning. Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Lays Out Case Against Ugandan Money Lenders

The government is in the process of enacting a law to stem exploitative money lending practices in Uganda, president, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has revealed. Read more »

Uganda: Onapito Burial Set for November 30, According to His Will

Former Press Secretary to the President Onapito Ekomoloit,58 will be buried according to his will, on November 30. The former MP and Board Chairman of Nile Breweries Ltd died last… Read more »