Absa Group Reports 10% Increase in 2024 Earnings
Absa Group reported a 10% increase in earnings for 2024, driven by a strong recovery in the second half of the year. This improvement follows a challenging first half, highlighting the Group’s ability to adapt and execute strategic initiatives effectively. Earnings growth was supported by both a more favorable operating
Women’s Day: Family Medical Point Equips Girls with Knowledge to Combat Teenage Pregnancy
Amidst the growing concern of teenage pregnancy in Uganda, the Family Medical Point has taken proactive steps to educate young girls, empowering them to make informed decisions about their bodies and futures. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the global rate of teenage pregnancies has significantly declined in recent
Parliament Vets Justice Singiza as Chairperson of the Judicial Service Commission
Parliament has vetted Justice Dr. Douglas Singiza Karekona as the Chairperson of the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) following his appointment last month. He was vetted by the Appointments Committee of Parliament, chaired by Speaker Anita Among. “The Appointments Committee, chaired by Speaker Anita Among, vetted Justice Dr. Douglas Singiza Karekona
Man who had sex with minors, including his sister, gets 16 years’ jail sentence, caning
A 27-year-old serial sex predator who preyed on three girls, including his younger sister, was sentenced to 16 years’ jail and 15 strokes of the cane yesterday. He molested his sister, who was then 11 years old, after showing her a pornographic video. He also had sex with two girls,
Court Releases Deputy Lord Mayor and Four Other PFF Members
Buganda Road Court has released five members of the People’s Front for Freedom (PFF), including Kampala Deputy Lord Mayor Doreen Nyanjura, activist Ingrid Turinawe, Phiona Kyabayiza, Faridah Nangonzi, and Shadia Namubiru, after they spent three weeks at Luzira Prison. Nyanjura and the group were arrested in Kampala while protesting against
Buganda barks at Minister Mayanja: Daudi Chwa II Did Not Own Kaazi Land
Buganda Kingdom has clarified that Ssekabaka Daudi Chwa II did not own the Kaazi land in his personal capacity. The clarification follows State Minister for Lands Sam Mayanja’s directive to cancel all land titles on the contested land. The minister’s directive was issued during a public hearing at Kaazi, where
How Shs 60 billion Fraudulent Payments Were Initiated and Executed at Bank of Uganda
In 2024, the country witnessed a significant financial fraud involving $21,013,562.31 (Shs 77.1 billion) at the Bank of Uganda (BoU). This fraud led to the arrest and charging of officials from the Ministry of Finance, including the Accountant General and seven others. Six of them were however released on bail.
Uganda Female Peacekeepers in Somalia Celebrate International Women’s Day
Uganda Peoples’ Defense Forces Female peacekeepers, serving under the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) and the United Nations Guard Unit (UNGU) in Somalia, today joined their counterparts to celebrate International Women’s Day. This year’s theme was “Rights, Equality, Empowerment: We Can Accelerate Action,” emphasizing the need
Youth Charter Celebrates International Women’s Day: Empowering Girls and Women Through Sports and Arts
On this International Women’s Day, the Youth Charter proudly highlights its commitment to empowering girls and women across the globe through sports, physical activity, cultural, and artistic endeavours. We recognise the vital role that engagement in these areas plays in fostering confidence, resilience, and a sense of community among women
Uganda joins Afreximbank’s FEDA as 21st Member State
The quest to broaden the scope of interventions by the Fund for Export-Development in Africa (FEDA), African Export-Import Bank’s [Afreximbank] development impact investment arm, into all corners of the continent reached a major milestone today with the signing of the Fund’s Establishment Agreement by Uganda. With Uganda’s accession, FEDA expands
