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Amref tips govt on universal health coverage for underserved communities
The government has been tasked to fast- track the implementation of the National Community Health Strategy to strengthen health service delivery at the community level. M...
What's behind the war that has driven Sudan to famine?
A conflict in Sudan that erupted in April 2023 has unleashed waves of ethnic violence, created the world's largest internal displacement crisis, and pushed at least one a...
Uganda unveils 600MW Karuma Hydropower Plant
A single flooding incident at Isimba Hydropower Plant in August 2022, plunged Uganda into darkness. The incident, which resulted in the emergency shutdown of the 183MW Is...
Energy officials tasked by Museveni to lower electricity rates
The President argued that low electricity tariffs and low cost of transportation of goods and services are key components for propelling the Ugandan economy to the upper...
NSSF savers to get 11.5% interest
Contributors to the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) will receive 11.5 percent interest they earned this year, Finance minister Matia Kasaija announced Thursday. "As...
Uganda Shilling Gains While Stanbic Rises, MTN Slips
The Ugandan shilling and stock market experienced slight improvements on Wednesday, with modest gains recorded in both sectors. The shilling closed the day stronger at 36...
Muhereza Kyamutetera Appointed CEO of Uganda Tourism Association
The Uganda Tourism Association (UTA) has appointed Muhereza Kyamutetera as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective October 1, 2024. Kyamutetera’s appointment comes a...
Non-performing loans drop but credit extension remains subdued
The ratio of non-performing loans declined to 4.9 percent in the quarter ended June compared to 5.2 percent in March. In its Monetary Policy Report for the period ended J...
How EU rule will change coffee sector
The blanket regulation by European Union (EU) compelling farmers to prove that they did not contribute to deforestation before growing the produce has a massive potential...