Pope Francis in Hospital for Bronchitis Treatment- Vatican
Pope Francis has been admitted to Rome’s Gemelli hospital for treatment and further tests after struggling with bronchitis, the Vatican announced on Friday. The 88-year-old pontiff, who has been experiencing breathing difficulties in recent days, was hospitalised following his morning audiences. According to the Vatican, he is undergoing “necessary
Lawyers concede, Mohan Kiwanuka is Mentally Ill
The High Court in Kampala has granted unrestricted access to family members to visit city business mogul Mohan Musisi Kiwanuka following a legal dispute over his mental health. This decision came after an application filed by his sisters Jalia Muwanga, Nantege Yudaya Nsereko, Berti Nsereko Kawooya, and Sarah Nsereko who
Shilling holds steady amid liquidity management
The shilling was largely stable during the week trading within a narrow range of 3670-3785 area. Both dollar inflows and outflows squared off during the period. Most corporate entities opted to reserve their shilling reserves to clear mid-month tax obligations. We expect the currency to continue trading range bound between
UNAIDS rallies religious leaders in support of the HIV response
The Executive Director of UNAIDS Winnie Byanyima met with leaders in the Catholic Church as part of a global effort to mobilize voices of faith to stand up in a moment of crisis for the AIDS response. Speaking to communities of faith at events in Vatican City Byanyima said, “Two
The State of African Energy 2025 Outlook provides an overview of the dynamics of Africa’s involvement in the global LNG sector
The global energy marketplace is shifting toward the acceptance of natural gas as a pivotal component in the transition to cleaner energy solutions, and rightly so. Africa, with its vast untapped gas reserves, has significant opportunities in the global liquefied natural gas (LNG) trade, a market that has quadrupled over
Conversational banking is crucial in winning over East Africa’s Gen Z while keeping loyal customers
The banking sector, like many industries, stands at a crossroads, grappling with a tidal wave of shifting consumer expectations driven by emerging technologies and disruptive business models. Financial institutions across Africa are now racing not only to acquire new customers but also to retain existing ones the majority being tech-savvy
Bank of Uganda Fraud: Gov’t Expands Investigations to Japan
Following recent fraud at the Bank of Uganda (BoU), the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) has petitioned Japanese authorities through Interpol to obtain information on individuals who withdrew over Shs 20 billion from a fraudulent account in Japan. The CID’s move follows the widely reported Shs 60 billion fraud that occurred
Pastors Urge Parliament to Recognize Cohabiting Couples as Married
Pentecostal pastors in Kampala have called for a provision in the Marriage Bill, 2024 to recognize cohabiting couples as legally married. Under the National Pastors Platform of Kampala, the pastors argue that this measure would curb the increasing tendency of men delaying commitment even when children are involved ultimately protecting
Why Godfrey Ssemugooma Appointed as Acting Accountant General Amid Fraud Scandal?
Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury, Ramathan Ggoobi, has appointed Godfrey Ssemugooma as the Acting Accountant General. He replaces Lawrence Semakula, who was arrested and charged along with seven other officials from the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development in connection with a Shs 62 billion fraud scandal at
Uganda Baati opens New Showroom in Mityana
Uganda Baati Limited, a member of the Safal Group and Uganda’s leading manufacturer of high-quality steel building solutions, has opened its 16th showroom in Mityana, a district that has long relied on Kampala for quality steel building products. The new facility is purposefully located along Station Road in the heart
