Business •
07 Mar '25
As the Kawempe North by-election campaign continues, National Resistance Movement (NRM) candidate Faridah Nambi has faced criticism after a video surfaced showing her offering UGX 50,000 to voters at a market. The act, seen by many as voter bribery, was met with
Business •
07 Mar '25
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,
Business •
07 Mar '25
The Directorate of Traffic and Road Safety, in collaboration with the Territorial Police of Wamala Region, has launched a road safety sensitisation campaign aimed at protecting school-going children from road crashes.The campaign, which involves school administrators and children, focuses
Business •
07 Mar '25
Uganda has officially launched the WomenUganda2025+ campaign, an initiative aimed at advancing women's rights, influencing policy, and challenging gender stereotypes.The launch, held at the residence of the Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Uganda, Frederieke Quispel, brought
Business •
07 Mar '25
Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, continues to make significant impact in birthing the next generation of banking and finance professionals on the continent through its Graduate Management Acceleration Programme (GMAP) which to date has produced over 3,222 young
Business •
07 Mar '25
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
Business •
07 Mar '25
In celebration of International Women's Day and Women’s Month, UBA Uganda, through its unwavering commitment to community development, and wellness ‘’accelerated action’’ as the theme for this year at Masese Seed Secondary School in Jinja.A team led by Charity Ngabirano, UBA
Business •
06 Mar '25
NCBA Bank has successfully wrapped up the first season of the NCBA Junior Golf Series, culminating in a thrilling finale at Uganda Golf Club.The series, which attracted over 100 junior golfers from Uganda and beyond, reaffirmed NCBA’s commitment to nurturing young talent and promoting th
Business •
06 Mar '25
As Uganda prepares to mark International Women’s Day 2025, activists led by Femme Forte Uganda have raised alarm over the persistent menstrual hygiene crisis affecting millions of girls.They warn that inadequate access to sanitary products and clean water continues to hinder girls’ edu
Business •
06 Mar '25
BBC | Pope Francis has remained stable after suffering two episodes of respiratory failure on Monday.In its nightly update, the Vatican said the Pope did not present any further episodes of respiratory failure or bronchospasm."He remained afebrile, always alert, coo