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...
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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...
Driver Accused of Smuggling Prohibited Cigarettes Released on Bail
A driver facing serious charges related to the possession of prohibited goods has been granted bail. On September 25, 2024, Hussein Isabirye was released by the Anti Corr...
Kibuli Muslim Hospital Earns Praise for Exceptional Healthcare Services
Kibuli Muslim Hospital has been recognized for its exceptional service to the Ugandan community. During a recent meeting with the hospital’s management team, John R. Mu...
Government Loses Over Shs 1 Billion in Karamoja Stone Dealer Royalties
Moses Lokiru, Moroto – The Government of Uganda has suffered a significant financial loss due to the failure of stone dealers in Karamoja to remit royalties. Investigat...
Sewerage Overflow Threatens Health and Livelihoods in Kisoro
Village health teams (VHT) from Kisoro Municipality are raising concerns about the overflowing Kamonyi sewerage into neighboring gardens in Karumena village, Kamonyi ward...
Ankole Surgical Camp Surpasses 500 Operations in a Single Day
More than 400 patients underwent successful surgeries on the first day of the Ankole Surgical Camp, according to Halson Kagure, Public Relations Officer at Mbarara Referr...
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...
Vision Group seeks Shs25b in new share sale
Vision Group, which produces newspaper and broadcast titles including New Vision and Bukedde, among others, has told shareholders that it has reached an understanding in...
On contraceptive misuse among university students
Health education Nowadays, emergency contraceptive pills (ECPs) are increasingly being used as “a daily meal” by young women, especially in universities, as a means...