Afreximbank and Kenyan government ink milestone agreements to promote industrialisation
African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), Africa’s foremost trade development Bank, today in Mombasa, Kenya, ratified a series of initiatives designed to support Kenya’s industrialisation and export-led development agenda. Under the terms of the initiatives, formalised at a signing ceremony with the Kenyan authorities, Afreximbank will finance the development and operationalisation of
Khaukha Sworn in as the Eighth Guild President of Victoria University
Khaukha Emmanuel has been sworn in as the eighth Guild President of Victoria University. He is a third-year student pursuing a Bachelor of Pharmacy. His swearing-in marked the end of the seventh Guild Government, a tenure characterized by dedication and leadership. The ceremony was attended by Pastor Wilson Bugembe,
Why Museveni Approved Copyright Management System for Ugandan Artists
Yesterday, President Museveni gave green light to a Copyright Management System to protect musicians and ensure they earn from their work. “Now technology should be able to tell us who has played my song and where,” said President Museveni during a meeting in Rwakitura with top officials & musicians, including
Royco Champions Generosity with Nationwide Ramadan Meal Initiative
Unilever Uganda has launched the ‘Share Goodness’ campaign, a heartfelt initiative dedicated to enhancing the Ramadan dining experience for Muslim communities across Uganda. This initiative is rooted in the spirit of generosity and nourishment, ensuring that families and communities come together to enjoy memorable Iftar meals during this sacred
Dr. Bolingo Appointed Professor at Apostolic Impact Christian University to Lead in Mindset Change and empowerment
Last week, Dr. John Bolingo Ntahira was appointed as a professor at Apostolic Impact Christian University, an institution affiliated with International Kingdom University, USA. Apostolic Impact Christian University, accredited in the Republic of Sierra Leone, has a global presence, offering bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees, along with diploma programs in
Speaker Tayebwa Moves to Promote Trade Between the EU, Caribbean and Pacific States
The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, has pledged to promote trade between the European Union (EU) and the Caribbean and Pacific States. Tayebwa made this commitment shortly after being elected President of the Organisation of African, Caribbean, and Pacific States (OACPS) Parliamentary Assembly. He expressed gratitude to the delegates
Uganda deploys the National Emergency Medical Team to support Ebola response
Ministry of Health (MOH), with support from the World Health Organization (WHO) and partners deployed the national Emergency Medical Team (nEMT) to the ongoing Sudan Virus Disease (SVD) response. On 30 January 2025, MOH declared an outbreak of SVD in the country after a 35-year-old Ugandan male who worked as
IMF calls for review of Uganda’s anti-money laundering and financing of terrorism frameworks
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has called for a review of the legal ambiguities and deficiencies within Uganda’s Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) framework. The IMF said barely a year after the delisting of Uganda off the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) Grey List. In February
IGAD Supports Uganda in Advancing Participatory Land Use Planning in Karamoja
The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), in collaboration with Uganda’s Ministry of Lands, Housing, and Urban Development, and with financial support from the Embassy of Sweden in Addis Ababa, has successfully facilitated a participatory physical land use planning process in Kacheri Sub-County and Kacheri Town Council, Kotido District, Karamoja Region.
UN Deputy Representative Commends UPDF Troops in Somalia for Strengthening Confidence and National Reputation
UN Deputy Representative Commends UPDF Troops in Somalia for Strengthening Confidence and National Reputation The Deputy Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Somalia, Raisedon Zenenga, has praised the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) troops serving under the United Nations Guard Unit (UNGU X) in Somalia for their professionalism
