Ugandans choosing MDIs over banks, UMRA reveals
The Executive Director Uganda Microfinance Regulatory Authority (UMRA) says 86 percent of the borrowing in Uganda is happening in the Tier IV sector “A recent study sho...
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Only 10 percent of govt projects are on schedule, NPA report says
Enforcement of publicly funded projects and related investment is underperforming, according to National Planning Authority (NPA). The NPA assessment report further discl...
The silent crisis of air pollution in Kampala
Kampala is projected to experience a population surge of at least 58 percent, growing from approximately four million to seven million by 2035, as detailed in the World P...
Don’t blame us for high fees, private schools say
Private school administrators have responded to mounting public outcry over what is perceived as unduly high tuition fees, attributing the costs to operational expenses...
EOC urges government to stop funding schools charging high fees
The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) has asked the government to stop funding top schools that continue to charge excessive school fees. Ms Susan Nambatya, the EOC re...
EAC court resumes operations after 4-month break
The East African Court of Justice (EACJ) kicked off its September session in Arusha this week after taking a break since May due to lack of funding. The judges started w...
Nature-based solutions turning the tide against climate change
On Bulabira 2 Road in Najjera, Kira Municipality, Wakiso District, a group of workers plant new seedlings in a bamboo nursery bed. Another group is busy loading and offlo...
House denounces barbaric acts against women
Members of Parliament (MPs) have condemned domestic violence, especially against women. This follows the death of athlete Rebecca Cheptegei on September 5, after she was...
Generation Z Leading the Way in Taking Mental Health Days - Stress Levels Peaking in 2024
A new survey has found that Generation Z is at the forefront of taking mental health days, with almost half of Americans acknowledging that stress is a significant trigge...
Uganda vs PNG: Rivalry Renewed in Four-Match Series
In the wake of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Qualifiers, Uganda is set to take on Papua New Guinea (PNG) in a four-match bilateral series, renewing a rivalry forged on...