Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Bugiri District are voicing growing frustration over persistent discrimination and limited access to essential public services.Despite existing government policies aimed at promoting inclusivity, many PWDs say they continue to face systemic barriers that
A newly chartered Rotary club in Kampala has pledged to build a state-of-the-art hospital named after Rotary District Governor Christine Kawooya Kyeyune, as a tribute to her exemplary leadership and service to community health.Speaking at the official chartering of the Rotary Club of Muyen
KIBUKU – A total of 4,560 young people and women have been enrolled in 19 Presidential Industrial Hubs across Uganda for a six-month vocational training program that officially commenced on August 1, 2025.The initiative, fully funded by President Yoweri Museveni, aims to tackle youth une
The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, The Most Rev. Dr. Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu, has called on all Ugandans—particularly political leaders—to embrace peace, unity, and tolerance during the upcoming the forthcoming elections.He emphasised the need to reject violence, hostility,
As the world marks Global Energy Independence Day 2025 on July 10th 2025, Equity Bank Uganda is leading the charge toward sustainable energy access with its bold commitment to clean energy financing.The bank has emerged as a key driver of clean energy access through its transformative Equi
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Uganda and Deloitte Uganda have launched the 9th edition of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Awards.Organised under the theme, “CFO Vision: Creating Impact and Legacy,” the 2025 awards will spotlight finance leaders who are not
Uganda has officially launched a national biofuels blending programme that could transform the country’s energy landscape, breathe new life into rural agriculture, and significantly cut carbon emissions.The initiative, which will begin with a 5% ethanol blend in petrol (E5) and scale up
dfcu Annual General MeetingShareholders of dfcu Limited are set to earn a 121 per cent increase in dividend payout for 2024, rising to Shs 20.09 per share from Shs 9.10 in 2023, following a remarkable turnaround in the bank’s financial performance.
Kampala to get a major infrastructure boost! KCCA and COLAS sign a €250M deal to upgrade over 118 city roads, funded by UK Export Finance. The project includes new walkways, drainage, and street lighting, promising a transformed, sustainable Kampala.Kam
Uganda is mourning the reported passing of Maj. Gen. James Kizza Ssebagala, a respected senior officer in the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF). The news has sparked grief across the country, especially among those who served with him.Social media has been
