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
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
A reduction in milk volumes by about 3.5 million litres per day has impacted key dairy by-products, among them butter production, according to stakeholders in both the dairy and supermarket value chains. Several supermarkets and consumers across Kampala have reported a shortage in butter
The government has been tasked to fast- track the implementation of the National Community Health Strategy to strengthen health service delivery at the community level. Mr Tadius Mwesige, the Manager of Strengthening Community Health Workforce in Uganda Project, which is currently being
Commercial banks hold the largest share of government’s domestic debt, according to the Debt Statistical Bulletin and Public Debt Portfolio Analysis by the Ministry of Finance. The analysis, which seeks to provide accurate and timely debt statistics, crucial for assessing the country
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
Government has said it expects fuel prices to be uniform or have slight variances in about three months, a key discussion point since government took over as the sole importer and supplier of oil products. Responding to Monitor inquiries regarding the slow reduction in fuel costs among b
Resty Namata began her career at Kiteezi Landfill as a sorter earning about Shs7,000, and eventually advanced to a picker, earning at least Shs10,000 daily. But more than half of the workers are women, who turn to this refuge to cope with socio-economic challenges."We are 600 women out of ab
Seniors across the nation are bracing for significant changes to their Medicare Advantage costs in 2025 as major updates are on the horizon for prescription plans. New Cost Caps and Premium Increases Medicare Advantage and Part D plans are in for a transformation that could have both positive an
“When I planted these crops, I never expected the rain would disrupt us; it usually doesn’t. This time, however, the rains were excessive, and my nearly ready crops were submerged by floods,” said Mr Patrick Toko, a resident of Okubani village, Ariwa Sub-county, Yumbe District. Tok
