The stock of unused external debt rose by $500m (Shs1.8 trillion) due to sluggishness in implementation of government projects, according to the Ministry of Finance Debt Statistical Bulletin. The Bulletin, which covers and analyses a wide range of public debt developments, indicates that
Only 26.2 percent of employers registered with the National Social Security Fund are active, according to the NSSF managing director Patrick Ayota. The details above mean that the majority of companies and organisations on the Fundâs register, which stands at least 73.8 percent are
Kenya will deploy additional police officers to Haiti to help the government there fight armed gangs as part of a 2,500-strong multinational force, President William Ruto said on Thursday. Ruto said in a speech at the United Nations General Assembly that Kenya had already deployed 382 sp
Over $800 million has been pledged to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention for its fight against a surging mpox outbreak on the continent, the agency's head said on Thursday, adding that the amount was higher than expected. It had previously promised to raise $600 millio
The Ministry of Health has launched a comprehensive Ebola preventive vaccination campaign to safeguard vulnerable populations against the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) after securing vaccines for 25,000 people. Mr Emmanuel Ainebyoona, the Ministry’s spokesperson said on Thursday the vaccinati
The President argued that low electricity tariffs and low cost of transportation of goods and services are key components for propelling the Ugandan economy to the upper rungs of middle-income status. “If you want a modern economy, you must handle the four sectors as I have told you bu
The government is planning to introduce a law that will ensure young people respect and take advice from older persons, a minister has said. State Minister for Older Persons Dominic Mafabi Gidudu said the law will ensure the restoration of values and respect of older persons that have be
If you had Shs100m in savings, where would you invest it? Would you consider safety first or simply dive into government bonds, or venture into stocks? Maybe your hard-earned savings could find a cosy home in real estate or leave it with the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) and forget ab
Veteran journalist and former legislator in the sixth Parliament, Francis Ekomoloit Onapito is dead.The former Amuria County MP and regular panelist on KFM was announced dead on Friday morning after a short illness. He was aged 58. "On behalf of the Teso community and the country at
The 2024/25 season of the UEFA Europa League has begun, with fans still getting used to a new format.With four additional teams and eight matches instead of six in a league phase, it means fans get to see more marquee matchups in the tournament.The
