Postal services impacting everyday lives globally
Every October 9, Uganda joins the rest of the world to celebrate Post Day. This annual event commemorates the establishment of the Universal Postal Union (UPU) in 1874 in...
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Mozambique early vote counting under way after peaceful election
Vote counting was under way in Mozambique on Thursday after a peaceful national election that is widely expected to see the ruling Frelimo party extend its 49 years in po...
'Theft of public funds was a shameful thing back then'
You will be making 79 in November. With the benefit of hindsight, has Independence been worth it? Independence was a positive development that came at the right time. Col...
Women entrepreneurs get Shs18b GROW loans in one month – Amongi
The Growth Opportunities and Productivity for Women Enterprises (GROW) Project has disbursed Shs18.9b in loans to 1,193 women entrepreneurs across Uganda, Minister of Gen...
South Sudan's holdout groups to sign deal next month
The parties to the South Sudan High-Level Mediation in Nairobi, often referred to as the holdout groups, are expected to sign the final agreement in November following th...
Ghanaian Investor to Fix Kiteezi Landfill
The Ugandan government has entered into a partnership with Ghana’s Jospong Group of Companies to recycle waste that has accumulated at Kiteezi landfill in Wakiso Distri...
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...
Uganda Races to Meet EU Coffee Export Certification Deadline
Uganda’s coffee exports to the European Union (EU) are expected to remain unaffected by the looming December 2024 deadline of the EU Deforestation-free Regulation (EUDR...
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...
Foreign reserves fall to all time low
High public service costs continued to weigh heavily on Uganda’s foreign reserves, resulting in a drawdown of $144.1m (Shs528.7b) in the three months to July. In detail...