Wazesha Impact Awards Certificates to 400 Returned Migrants in Entrepreneurship Training
The graduates have been undergoing business upskilling through the Better Regional Migration Management (BRMM) Project supported by the International Labour Organization (ILO), UK government and Finance Trust Bank. The 400 graduates are returnees from the Middle East who worked there but were unable to save or did not achieve the
European Union and UNICEF launch assistance programme to support girls’ secondary education in Northern Uganda
UNICEF is launching a comprehensive assistance programme designed to support vulnerable girls’ secondary education in the West Nile, Lango and the Acholi sub regions of Uganda. The contribution which will see 5,000 vulnerable girls in secondary schools supported to complete their education through a Cashplus Programme for Girls in Secondary
Church of Uganda opposes gov’t proposal to collect school fees through URA
The Church of Uganda has opposed the government’s proposal to collect school fees through the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA), arguing that the move would hinder school development. Speaking at Mengo Senior School during a Thanksgiving Service for the Directorate of Education Services—an event recognizing outstanding schools and individuals in the
Shilling ends month on a stable note as market liquidity boosts butlook
The Ugandan shilling closed the month trading steadily at 3660/3670 per dollar, supported by corporate demand and strong inflows from portfolio investors, exporters, and remittance firms, according to Richard Nsubuga, Ag. Head of Trading at Absa Bank Uganda. Short-term projections remain positive, with expectations of the shilling fluctuating between 3640
Exclusive Story: Uganda loses Shs 604 billion following USAID aid cut
The Minister of Health, Dr. Ruth Aceng, has revealed that Uganda lost Shs 604 billion in funding due to the U.S. government’s decision to cut foreign aid worldwide. This funding supported crucial health programs, including HIV/AIDS, malaria, tuberculosis, nutrition services, and payment of salaries. Dr. Aceng made this appeal during
World Tuberculosis Day 2025: Uniting to End TB in Uganda
By Dr Kasonde Mwinga As Uganda commemorates World Tuberculosis Day, we pause to reflect on the immense burden that tuberculosis (TB) continues to place on individuals, families, and communities. Despite being a preventable and treatable disease, TB remains one of the leading infectious killers worldwide, claiming millions of lives each
UPDF Seeks Shs 39.1 Billion for South Sudan Peacekeeping Mission
The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has requested an additional Shs 39.1 billion to support its recently launched peacekeeping mission in South Sudan. The request was presented to the Parliamentary Committee on Defence and Veteran Affairs by the Ministry of Defence, barely a month after the UPDF deployment in South
Why Uganda’s hospitality industry remains a good sector for investment
Authorities in Uganda are pushing for more investments, both local and foreign, in the hospitality sector as tourism and visitor numbers into the country increase over the years. This is also a strategy that positions Uganda as a competitive destination for international, regional conferences and festivals. Uganda Tourism Board (UTB),
Sauti Plus Media Hub Unveils ‘Kwiso TV’ Streaming Platform to Boost Ugandan and East African Content
Sauti Plus Media Hub, has unveiled Kwiso TV – a new streaming platform designed to showcase quality Ugandan and East African films and TV series. The announcement was made during the premiere of five short films produced under the Ikon Awards Young Filmmakers Fellowship at Reach A Hand Uganda’s headquarters
Aid, Trade, Context and Local Solutions: The Post-USAID World
by Christopher Burke Seven weeks after President Donald Trump announced a pause in operations of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to assess programmatic efficiencies and consistency with US foreign policy; Secretary of State Marco Rubio, also acting administrator at USAID, announced 83 percent of the agency’s programmes
