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Spiro partners with Airtel Money to ease electric motorcycle financing

Spiro partners with Airtel Money to ease electric motorcycle financing

Spiro , one of Africa's largest EV players working with partners like Gnugrid CRB and Airtel Money have introduced the country's first AI electric motorcycle market.Under this new initiative, anybody connected to Airtel will be in position to initiate the whole process of obtaining a new m

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Uganda Joins Afreximbank's Feda as 21st Member State

Uganda Joins Afreximbank's Feda as 21st Member State

Uganda has officially joined the Fund for Export-Development in Africa (Feda),marking a significant step in the country’s economic transformation and its commitment to industrialization and value-added export development across Africa.The signing of Feda's Establishment Agreement took pl

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'These Are Just Skirmishes' – Minister Muhoozi Downplays Kawempe Election Violence

'These Are Just Skirmishes' – Minister Muhoozi Downplays Kawempe Election Violence

Lawmakers and civil society groups are now calling for independent investigations and accountability for security forces involved in the violenceThe government has announced that some civilians arrested during the recent violence at a Kawempe by-election campaign

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Women’s Rights Activists Demand Action to End Electoral Violence

Women’s Rights Activists Demand Action to End Electoral Violence

The organisation called on media houses to give more visibility to women leaders and counter negative stereotypes that discourage female participation in politics.Women’s rights activists have issued a strong call to action to end electoral violence in Uganda,

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Kenya Orders TikTok to Remove Child Exploitative Content

Kenya Orders TikTok to Remove Child Exploitative Content

In 2023, the Kenyan government had already directed TikTok to enhance content moderation and establish a local office to oversee its operationsThe Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has ordered TikTok to immediately remove all sexual content involving minors

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Govt Officials Urged to Declare Assets Before Deadline

Govt Officials Urged to Declare Assets Before Deadline

Government officials have been reminded to declare their assets, income, and liabilities before the March 31, 2025, deadline to ensure transparency and accountability in public service.The Leadership Code Tribunal, in collaboration with the Inspectorate of Government (IGG), has emphasized

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Entebbe Botanical Gardens Restoration Gains Momentum as Families Relocate

Entebbe Botanical Gardens Restoration Gains Momentum as Families Relocate

The restoration of the Entebbe Botanical Gardens (EBG) has taken a significant step forward, with approximately 40 families voluntarily relocating from the premises.This follows a notice issued earlier this year by the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), addressing concerns over the legality

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Uganda’s digital transformation must prioritise human rights, experts warn

Uganda’s digital transformation must prioritise human rights, experts warn

Civil society stakeholders have called for stronger human rights safeguards in Uganda’s digital transformation journey, warning of potential exclusion and privacy risks.Speaking at a multi-stakeholder dialogue in Kampala organised by Initiative for Social and Economic Rights (ISER), Eliz

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Arua City Secures Shs4.8bn for Displacement-Affected Communities

Arua City Secures Shs4.8bn for Displacement-Affected Communities

The project, funded by the European Union through Cities Alliance, is being implemented in partnership with Associazione Centro Aiuti Volontari.Arua City Council has secured Shs4.8 billion for the implementation of the Sustainable Urban Integration of Displacemen

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Grace Muliisa: The Ecobank Uganda MD putting people first in banking

Grace Muliisa: The Ecobank Uganda MD putting people first in banking

In the fast-paced world of banking, where numbers often take precedence over people, Grace Muliisa is leading with a different approach one that prioritises service, community, and innovation.As the Managing Director of Ecobank Uganda since 2021, she has set herself apart by focusing on pe

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