Why bars, nightclubs are closing their doors
The vibrant nightlife of Kampala, undoubtedly East Africa’s party hub, is undergoing a seismic shift as a wav
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BoU closes EFC Uganda Limited
Bank of Uganda (BoU) has placed EFC Uganda Limited, a microfinance deposit-taking institution, under liquidation, revoked its license, and ordered for the winding up of its affairs in the country.According to Michael Atingi-Ego, the deputy Bank of Uganda governor, the decision to close EFC
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Forgotten children of Acholi: Nodding Syndrome patients languish amidst clinic closure
A medical facility built to serve nodding syndrome patients in the Acholi sub-region sits idle for two years, a stark symbol of the struggles these families face. With over 2,000 patients in desperate need of care, Acholi leaders are urging the Ugandan Minist
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Navigating January Finances: Overcoming financial challenges in Uganda
The month of January often presents financial challenges for many individuals and families around the world, and Uganda is no exception. The aftermath of festive season spending combined with the anticipation of school fees, rent, and other obligations can le
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Meet Henry Kiwuuwa, the mastermind music producer behind numerous hit songs
Henry Kiwuuwa is a highly regarded producer who is known for his phenomenal and unique technique of music production that makes his music fit both the rural and urban markets.Henry, born on 20th May 1980, is a young brother to Steve Jeans, a renowned video director, visual stylist, event s
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Uganda Adds 14 Field Epidemiologists to Its Disease Surveillance Team
Uganda has added 14 new field epidemiologists to its ranks, bringing the total number of disease surveillance and detection experts in the country to 93. At the graduation ceremony, concerns were raised about the shortage of such experts in Africa, with some countries operating with only two or t
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Surviving Kampala on a UGX 500,000 Salary – A Practical Guide
Simon Mburu, a 24-year-old who has recently secured employment in Rubaga, Kampala, with a monthly net salary of UGX 500,000, seeks guidance on budgeting and achieving financial independence. Facing the challenges of living in an expensive city on a modest income, Simon aims to not only cover his
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Makerere University Launches Phase 2 of Blended Learning Evaluation
Researchers at the College of Education and External Studies (CEES), Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda, launched the second phase of the Comprehensive Evaluation of Blended Learning (CEBL) on January 13, 2024. Funded by the Makerere University Research and Innovations Fund (Mak-RIF), the study
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Foreign Affairs Ministry Seeks 6 Billion Shillings for NAM and G77+China Post Summit Activities
The House Committee on Foreign Affairs has recommended allocating Shs4 billion and Shs2 billion in the National Budget Framework Paper for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, specifically catering to post-summit activities related to the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) and G77+China for the next three ye
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MPs Question Viability of Increased Budget for Uganda Airlines
Members of the Budget Committee in Parliament are seeking detailed justification from the government regarding the proposed increase in the budget allocation for Uganda National Airlines in the upcoming 2024/2025 financial year. The request follows concerns raised during a presentation by Hon. To