Archbishop Kaziimba visits Besigye at Luzira Prison
The Uganda Inter-Religious Council, led by Archbishop Stephen Kaziimba, has visited former presidential candidate Dr. Kizza Besigye and his co-accused, Hajji Obeid Lutale, at Luzira Prison. This revelation was made by Winnie Byanyima, the Executive Director of UNAIDS and wife of Dr. Besigye. “At Luzira Prison, I was pleasantly surprised
Kony’s wife, children set for Acholi spiritual cleansing
Ruth Achan, the wife of Joseph Rao Kony, founder of the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA), along with her children Maisa Amu, Betty Akidi, and Pope Kony is set to undergo an Acholi cleansing ritual ahead of their reintegration into the community. Achan, who surrendered to Ugandan authorities in the Central
Ecobank Group expands its gender-financing offer to facilitate access to financing for Africa’s women entrepreneurs
To bridge the gender financing gap for Africa’s women entrepreneurs, Ecobank announced significant enhancements to its multi-award-winning gender-financing solution – ‘Ellevate by Ecobank’. These improvements strengthen Ecobank’s commitment to women-owned, women-led, and women-focused businesses, while reinforcing its market competitiveness. The World Bank estimates that closing the gender gap in Africa
KFC celebrates inspirational African women accelerating action towards equality
Progress in closing the gender gap in South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa has almost halted, leaving millions of women at a disadvantage to men. But female role models across the continent are refusing to admit defeat, dedicating themselves to accelerating progress towards gender equality. To mark International Women’s Day on
Uganda losses over Shs 70 billion annually in commitment fees- Auditor General
Uganda has been paying more than Shs 70 billion annually in commitment fees on loans over the past six years, according to the newly released Auditor General’s report. A commitment fee is a charge imposed by lenders on unused credit lines or un-disbursed loans. The report reveals that over the
dfcu Bank Appoints Hope Lorna Nakhayenze as Chief Risk Officer
dfcu Bank has announced the appointment of Hope Lorna Nakhayenze as its new Chief Risk Officer, effective March 1, 2025, as part of efforts to strengthen its risk management framework amid industry-wide reforms. In her new role, Nakhayenze will oversee risk management under the direction of the Board Risk Committee,
MTN Uganda advances digitalization agenda with computer lab donation to Revival Girls High School
MTN Uganda, through its MTN Foundation, continues to drive digital transformation in education with the donation of a fully equipped computer lab to Revival Girls High School. This initiative, part of MTN’s Digital Access Program worth Shs 1 billion investment, aligns with Uganda’s Vision 2040, the country’s Digital Transformation Roadmap,
BoU Fraudulent Payment: Court Releases Accountant General, Five Others
High Court has released Accountant General Lawrence Ssemakula and five others implicated in the fraudulent payment of Shs 60 billion by the Bank of Uganda. Ssemakula was released alongside Commissioner of Treasury Services Jennifer Muhuruzi, as well as Judith Ashaba, Dorothy Kusiima, Betinah Nayebare, and Nkakubo Lumala. Appearing before Justice
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,
