East Africa: Experts Urge EAC to Adopt Kiswahili As Official Regional Language

Experts on Sunday renewed their calls for the East African Community (EAC) Council of Ministers to expedite amendments to the EAC Treaty to enable Kiswahili as the regional bloc's… Read more »

Africa: Africa-Caribbean Trade Poised to Hit $1.8 Billion By 2028

Trade between Africa and the Caribbean could soar to $1.8 billion annually by 2028, provided that value addition, trade facilitation, and enhanced logistics are prioritized,… Read more »

Uganda: 10 African Countries With the Largest Armies

In a recent global power ranking of 145 nations, it is evident that the size of a nation's economy or population does not necessarily correlate with the size of its military or… Read more »

Uganda: Centenary Bank Hands Relief to Kasese Flood Victims

Centenary Bank, the largest commercial microfinance bank in Uganda, in response to the devastating landslides and floods that struck Kasese District in May, displacing over 1,000… Read more »

Uganda: Growing Middle Class Boosts Carrefour's Growth in Uganda

In 2019, French supermarket giant Carrefour agreed with Shoprite Checkers Uganda Limited to take over its Shoprite franchise in the country. This strategic move has since… Read more »

Uganda: Health Ministry and ICHAD to Conduct Research On Poverty, Mental Health

The Ministry of Health (MOH) has signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with global NGO ICHAD to carry out research that addresses the financial, mental health, and… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda in Top 10 African Countries That Attracted Most FDI in 2023

While the clean energy sector draws significant global foreign investment to Africa, particularly green hydrogen, solar, wind, and battery manufacturing, this is not Africa's only… Read more »

Africa: The Rise of Africa's Gen Zs - From TikTok, X to the Streets

On June 18, 2024, thousands of young Kenyans took to the streets to oppose proposed tax reforms, marking a significant shift in the landscape of youth activism and advocacy in… Read more »

East Africa: IGAD Ministers Want Education for Refugees

Education ministers in the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) bloc want member states to prioritise high quality education for disaster affected populations, 60% of… Read more »

East Africa: Uganda Forces in Fierce Battles With Al-Shabaab

The al-shabaab militia is launching more attacks on Ugandan forces than at any other African Union forces of the Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS). Read more »

Kenya: Effect of Kenya Protests On Uganda

Shortly before 3pm on June 25, something unexpected happened in Westlands, an affluent suburb of Nairobi. Cars started making U-turns with motorists warning oncoming traffic about… Read more »

Uganda: Ugandan Cyclist Kagimu Targets Good Show At Paris 2024

Uganda's sole cyclist at the Paris 2024 Olympics, Charles Kagimu, has vowed to put up a good show in his first appearance at the Games. Read more »

Uganda: Ruto's Shambolically Risky Gamble

Many people have hailed President William Ruto of Kenya for yielding to popular pressure not to sign the controversial Finance Bill. A friend in diplomatic circles in Kampala… Read more »

Uganda: Stigma Threatens Antiretroviral Therapy Success

Concern over young girls and women dropping from HIV care programs undermines efforts Read more »

Uganda: CSOs Identify Key Opportunities in the Shs72 Trillion Budget

The non-governmental organisations call for strong anti-corruption measures and debt reduction Read more »

Uganda: Trade Ministry Official Joins MPs in Luzira in Sh3.4 Billion Court Case

The Anti-corruption Court in Kampala has remanded Leonard Kavundira, the Principal Cooperative Officer from the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives to Luzira prison for… Read more »

Uganda: Afreximbank Pledge $2bn to Africa Health Security Plan

Afreximbank and the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have announced a new cooperation agreement at the Global Forum for Vaccine Sovereignty and Innovation in… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Clays Unveils a 5-Year Strategic Plan

Uganda Clays Limited has unveiled a 5-year strategic plan aimed at enhancing customer satisfaction, boosting shareholder value, and fostering employee engagement. Read more »

Ghana: Ghana Wins Bid to Host 2026 African Athletics Championships

Ghana has won the bid to host the 2026 African Athletics Championships, Ghana Athletics announced on Saturday. Read more »

Uganda: Hacks On How to Kick Out School Fees Pressure

As a parent, one of the greatest challenges to your resolve and financial planning skills is managing school fees payments. Read more »

Uganda: Schools in West Nile and Kiryandongo Switch to Smart Stoves to Minimize Tree Cutting

Up to 26 institutions including schools and a prison in West Nile and Kiryandongo districts have embraced alternative sustainable cooking energy as a result of the intervention of… Read more »

Uganda: Hundreds Benefit From Medical Camp Organized By CNOOC in Kikuube

The Chinese oil giant China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) in Uganda is holding a two-day medical camp in the country's western district of Kikuube, where hundreds of… Read more »

Uganda: Govt Moots Joint Venture As Umeme Exit Nears

The Minister for Energy and Mineral Development, Ruth Nankabirwa says the government plans to enter into a joint venture or partnership arrangement to operate the country's… Read more »

Uganda: Chief Justice Owiny Dollo to Lead Tororo College Obs in Grand Fundraising Dinner Today

Months of preparation and mobilisation by old boys of St Peter's College Tororo climax today with a fundraising grand dinner tonight at Silver Springs Hotel in Kampala. Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Bankers Chairman Urges Entities to Embrace ESG

Businesses have been encouraged to embrace Environmental Sustainability Governance (ESG) practices which are more than a regulatory requirement, but a strategic move towards… Read more »