74 financial institutions now access NIRA database, says BoU
Bank of Uganda (BoU) has indicated that at least 74 supervised financial institutions now have access to the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) dat...
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Now’s a good time to stop looking back in anger at the colonial era
This yearâs Independence Day, celebrated yesterday, is more special than usual. Although the British declared Buganda a protectorate of the crown in 1894, it was not...
Cranes must seize moment
In a clash reminiscent of two neighbors vying to prove who is king of the hill, Uganda finds itself under the spotlight with everything to play for. As they host the gr...
Soroti Hospital saves over 128 babies from contracting HIV at birth
Soroti Regional Referral Hospital (SRRH) has successfully prevented 128 babies from contracting HIV/AIDS from their mothers living with the virus. This impressive achieve...
Ghanaian investor takes over Kiteezi rubbish
The government has identified a Ghanaian investor to address the Kiteezi landfill crisis. The investor, Dr Joseph Sian Agyepong, was officially handed control of the 36-h...
Not Yet Over! Museveni To Meet US Ambassador Popp, Gen Muhoozi On This Thursday
Following a cotroversal Tweet on the official handle of Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba demanding for apology from US Ambassador William Popp to the president which sparked mixed...
U.S. ambassador set to meet Museveni in Presence of Gen. Muhoozi
In a developing diplomatic showdown, the United States of America envoy to Uganda, William Popp, is scheduled to meet with President Yoweri Museveni at State House in Ent...
UBOS Director Rejects Resignation Demands Over Census Controversy
The executive director of the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS), Dr. Chris Mukiza, has firmly rejected calls for his resignation following the release of the 2024 Nation...
Museveni Commits Shs2 Billion to Uplift Muslim Women’s SACCOs
President Yoweri Museveni has committed Shs2 billion to support the development of Muslim women’s Savings and Credit Cooperative Organizations (SACCOs) in Uganda. Durin...
Pressure Mounts on Ruto to Explain Rift with Deputy Gachagua
Kenyan President William Ruto is facing growing pressure to publicly explain the reasons behind his fallout with his deputy, Rigathi Gachagua. Allegations against Gachagu...