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Ugandans living longer - census report

Ugandans living longer - census report

The 2024 National Population and Housing Census final report released yesterday reveals some interesting figures. The report shows Ugandans are living longer with average lifespan increasing from 63 to 68 years between 2014 and 2024. The report also reveals declines in child and mate

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High staff exits undermining banking sector stability, says BoU

High staff exits undermining banking sector stability, says BoU

Bank of Uganda (BoU) has said high staff turnover in some supervised financial institutions remained a key challenge in the year ended June 2024. The details, which are contained in the Bank of Uganda 2024 Annual Report, indicate that high staff turnover, which has remained unique to som

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FIFA confirm 10-day transfer window which majorly impacts Manchester United and Man City

FIFA confirm 10-day transfer window which majorly impacts Manchester United and Man City

The new transfer window will be used to get around problems created by the Club World Cup, which will take place in the United States next summerFIFA President Gianni InfantinoFIFA have announced plans to introduce a new transfer window next summ

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78 drown after boat capsizes in Congo's Lake Kivu

78 drown after boat capsizes in Congo's Lake Kivu

 At least 78 people drowned when a boat carrying 278 passengers capsized in Lake Kivu in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo on Thursday, a provincial governor said. Relatives sobbed on shore as victims were placed in body bags and carried away, a Reuters witness said, and video footag

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Hon. Muheesi Praises Development Efforts in Kazo, Emphasizes Shift to Money Economy

Hon. Muheesi Praises Development Efforts in Kazo, Emphasizes Shift to Money Economy

Kazo District is experiencing a transformative period as efforts to uplift its people from a subsistence economy to a money economy gain momentum. In her latest statement, Hon. Jennifer Muheesi highlighted key initiatives aimed at improving livelihoods, with a special focus on coffee farming

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Museveni wants law to regulate moneylenders

Museveni wants law to regulate moneylenders

President Museveni has vowed to crack down on exploitative money lenders, who he said take advantage of ignorant and desperate people . The President said his government would push for the enactment of a law to fight the vice. “Money lenders are becoming a problem. They go to our v

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Strength training is key for overall health

Strength training is key for overall health

If you had to choose between a food voucher that provides you with a three-month nutrition plan and free access to a state-of-the-art gym for three months, what would you choose? I have a feeling that many people would go for the nutrition voucher. The thought of going to the gym can be quit

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Over 700 benefit from free surgeries in Ankole Sub-region

Over 700 benefit from free surgeries in Ankole Sub-region

Over 700 life changing minor surgeries were carried out on people in the Ankole Sub-region by the Association of Surgeons of Uganda (ASOU) in collaboration with Kampala International University Teaching Hospital (KIUTH) as part of celebrations to mark the National Free Surgical Week. Off

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Family prepares to fulfill Onapito’s final requests

Family prepares to fulfill Onapito’s final requests

Relatives of the late Francis Onapito Ekomoloit, say they cannot issue a burial programme until they have fulfilled his death wishes that include building a mausoleum and embalming him in a special way.Addres

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INVESTOR SABOTAGE! DFCU bank on spot for freezing diaspora investor’s accounts after refusing to bribe top officials

INVESTOR SABOTAGE! DFCU bank on spot for freezing diaspora investor’s accounts after refusing to bribe top officials

Dennis Daniel Ssemugenyi left Uganda many years ago to seek greener pastures and his country of destination was Canada.He got a breakthrough ten years ago when together with European friends founded Dennis Daniel

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