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05 Jun '25
The United Boda Boda Cooperative Union has unveiled a comprehensive program aimed at enhancing the welfare of its members.This initiative introduces asset financing options, enabling riders to acquire motorcycles and land, thereby fostering economic empowerment and financial independence w
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05 Jun '25
In a bid to address the low insurance penetration and rising out-of-pocket healthcare expenses in Uganda, Opportunity Bank Uganda has partnered with micro insurance provider Turaco to launch ‘Opportunity Sanyu, a micro medical cover product designed to cushion Ugandan families against medical a
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05 Jun '25
The Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) project took a significant step forward as Turkish contractor M/S Yapi Merkezi Insaat Ve Sanayi A.S was formally introduced to the leadership and stakeholders of Tororo District.The event, held at the Tororo District Council Hall, also unveiled the project
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02 Jun '25
The Government of Uganda, with support from international partners, has unveiled $50.4 million(Shs 191.5 billion) initiative aimed at improving rural livelihoods and accelerating economic transformation across 17 districts under the Local Economic Growth Support (LEGS) Project.Implemented
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02 Jun '25
Global tech giant, Anker Innovations and Emachines Uganda have officially announced a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing the availability of quality consumer electronics in Uganda.The partnership was unveiled on Thursday at the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel in Kampala, marking a new
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02 Jun '25
In a strengthened effort to address the growing threat of fraudulent travel documents, Uganda and the Government of the Netherlands have partnered to launch a specialised training program for immigration officers.The initiative, focused on document examination and fraud detection, was unve
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31 May '25
The government has launched the National Climate Change Mechanisms Regulation, a key milestone in the country's efforts to operationalise Article 6 of the Paris Agreement and tap into the growing global carbon market.Unveiled by the Ministry of Water and Environment at its headquarters in
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19 May '25
RwandAir has unveiled a new all-in-one travel and accommodation booking platform that promises to simplify the way customers plan their getaways.The innovative platform, RwandAir Holidays, allows travellers to combine flights, hotel bookings, airport transfers, and curated
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19 May '25
The UK government has unveiled sweeping reforms to fast-track the deportation of foreign criminals, a move that could see Ugandan High Court judge Lydia Mugambe-Ssali sent home sooner than expected following her conviction for modern slavery.Under the new deportation and s
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17 May '25
The Ndiga (Sheep) Clan has called on the central government to return the remains of legendary Buganda warrior Kibuuka Omumbaale, currently held at a government facility in Kamwokya, saying the repatriation is vital to restoring cultural pride and cohesion.Kibuuka Omumbaal