BoU Governor Urges Bold Climate Finance Action at Inaugural Private Sector Forum
The Governor of the Bank of Uganda, Dr Michael Atingi-Ego, has called for urgent and strategic collaboration between public and private sector actors to accelerate climate finance mobilisation and build resilience against climate-related risks. Speaking at the first-ever National Private Sector Engagement Forum on Climate Finance (NaPSEF), held at Serena
UBA Announces Strategic Expansion into Key Markets Across Africa
UBA Group senior executives recently concluded the Group’s Half Year Business Review. Held at global headquarters in Lagos Nigeria, Group Managing Director/CEO, Oliver Alawuba, brought together executives responsible for UBA’s twenty-four countries of operation. It was an opportunity to restate the Group’s pan-African strategy, and commitment to further expanding the
UN Conducts Routine Inspection Of UPDF-UNGU-XI In Somalia
A team from the United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS) has carried out a scheduled inspection of equipment and assets under the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), currently deployed as part of the United Nations Guard Unit Eleven (UNGU-XI) in Somalia. The inspection was led by UNSOS Logistics Officer
Inside the disbursed Shs 17.1 Trillion for First Quarter of FY 2025/2026
The government has released Shs 17.1 trillion for the first quarter of the financial year 2025/2026. The funds were announced by Ramadhan Ggoobi, the Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Finance, who also serves as the Secretary to the Treasury. According to Ggoobi, the allocation is as follows: Shs 2.2
WHO clears the use of HIV prevention injectables
The World Health Organization (WHO) has issues new guidelines recommending the use of injectable lenacapavir (LEN) twice a year as an additional pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) option for HIV prevention, in a landmark policy action that could help reshape the global HIV response. The guidelines are being issued at the 13th
EC Launches Nationwide Special Interest Group Elections
The Electoral Commission (EC) has launched a week-long nationwide election exercise for Special Interest Groups (SIGs), starting with sub-county level voting for senior citizens aged 60 and above. According to EC spokesperson Julius Mucunguzi, the elections are taking place across all sub-counties, town councils, and municipal divisions throughout Uganda. The
U.S. Tightens Visa Rules for Ugandans Over Overstays, Fraud
Ugandans will now face new visa restrictions when applying to enter the United States, according to an announcement by William W. Popp, the U.S. Ambassador to Uganda. The new restrictions stem from a policy introduced under former President Donald Trump’s administration, aimed at curbing illegal migration. Ambassador Popp cited a
Retired Supreme Court Justice Prof. George Kanyeihamba Dies at 84
The legal and academic fraternity in Uganda is mourning the death of retired Supreme Court Justice and renowned legal scholar, Prof. George Wilson Kanyeihamba, who passed away after a prolonged illness. His death was confirmed on Sunday by the Uganda Law Society (ULS). Prof. Kanyeihamba, 84, had been admitted at
Over 100,000 National IDs ready for Pickup- NIRA
The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) has announced that upgraded national identity cards for individuals who applied for renewals are now ready for collection. According to NIRA Registrar Claire Ollama, approximately 100,000 national ID cards have so far been printed and dispatched to various districts across the country. Speaking
Ambassador Popp to Explain New U.S. Visa Policy as Ugandans, 35 Other Nations Face Entry Bans
U.S. Ambassador to Uganda, William W. Popp, is set to explain a new U.S. visa policy aimed at deterring illegal migration. The policy could significantly affect Uganda and 35 other nations facing potential entry bans into the United States. The Session is scheduled to take place today at US Embassy,
