The Energy Minister argued that ignoring performance deficiencies would endanger the electricity sector more than confronting them, especially given mounting public frustration.Uganda’s Energy Minister Ruth Nankabirwa has defended her directive for a full board-led investigation into sta
Bitcoin price today, on November 12, 2025, stood at USD 1,03,254.25 at 9:49 AM IST, showing slight movement through the day. The cryptocurrency has continued to hover around the USD 1,03,000 mark. Earlier in the day, BTC price was trading at USD 1,02,722.42 at 4:11 AM IST, while on the pre
Investors are increasingly looking abroad to diversify their portfolios, tap into emerging markets and hedge against local economic shifts. Cross-border investing offers access to industries, currencies and growth stories that aren’t always available at home. However, it also requires a clear u
Bitcoin was trading around USD 1,12,319.38 on October 29, 2025, showing a downward trend after recent fluctuations. The cryptocurrency fell from USD 1,14,289 on October 28 to below USD 1,13,000 on October 29, highlighting volatility and uncertainty in the crypto market.Bitcoin Price
Bitcoin price has been stable for a few days, holding position at the USD 1,11,000 mark. The cryptocurrency was trading at a higher price before, but since its fall from the USD 1,26,000 all-time mark, the BTC price has also declined. Experts predict that the Bitcoin price may rise in the future,
Uganda’s construction sector recorded a mild rise in inflation, with the annual rate edging up to 0.6% in the 12 months ending April 2025, up from 0.5% in March, according to the latest Construction Input Price Index (CIPI) released by the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS).The increase,
Monthly headline inflation for February 2025 surged by 0.6%, more than doubling the 0.3% recorded in January 2025.The cost of living in Uganda has experienced a notable rise, with tomatoes and fresh leaf vegetables emerging as the primary contributors to monthly
Commemorated on November 14 every year, World Diabetes Day unites global leaders, medical professionals, advocates, and communities to raise awareness and promote action against the growing epidemic. The 2024-2026 theme, "Diabetes and Well-Being," emphasises the importance of holistic self-c
A single flooding incident at Isimba Hydropower Plant in August 2022, plunged Uganda into darkness. The incident, which resulted in the emergency shutdown of the 183MW Isimba, coincided with a periodic maintenance of some of the generational units at the 250MW B
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
