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Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic existence, life was normal across almost every business zone but since its declaration, wails have been a characteristic of many players in different sectors. At Port Bell in Luzira, a number of youths center here every day so that they can have something to enlarge their bellies and also provide […]
“I am happy to announce that in the AY2021/22, the Higher Education Students’ Board (HESFB) will be receiving applications from Final Year students who need a financial intervention to finalize their programmes of study,” said Michael Wanyama, the Board Executive Director. During the 27th meeting, the Board approved to gazette UGX 500 Million appropriated by […]
The Uganda Microfinance Regulatory Authority (UMRA) has cautioned all borrowers to only transact business with only licensed moneylenders to avoid being cheated. This follows a rise in the number of unlicensed money lenders countrywide conducting business in defiance of the Tier-4 Microfinance Institutions and Money Lenders Act, 2016 and accompanying regulations. “The illegal money lending companies are […]
Despite the uncertainties brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic that in turn negatively affected different sectors in the country, the Retirement Benefits Sector continued to grow. While presenting the sector performance highlights of the Uganda Retirement Benefits Regulatory Authority (URBRA), the CEO of the body, Martin Nsubuga leaned this on the increasing numbers of Ugandans […]
As more Afghans are expected to jet in the country in the coming days, the first batch of 51 evacuees arrived in Uganda yesterday, August 25. These are people fleeing Taliban-controlled Afghanistan who have been granted temporary asylum as revealed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Gen Al-Haji Abubaker Jeje Odongo. At their arrival at Entebbe International Airport, the 51 Afghan nationals, including men, women and children, were received by the U.S. Ambassador to Uganda, Natalie Brown. “The government of Uganda […]
In order to endorse the draft Protocol on Voluntary Registration of Copyright and Related Rights, the 11th Extraordinary Session of the Administrative Council of the African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO) is currently ongoing. The meeting that commenced yesterday August 23, will run until August 26 2021 at the Speke Resort, Munyonyo. This meeting was […]
The Ministry of Health (MoH) has revealed that there is a consistent reduction in daily confirmed cases following the partial lifting of the lockdown. This was revealed by the Minister, Dr Jane Ruth Acheng recently while she updated the public on COVID-19 response after the lockdown. Acheng noted that daily confirmed cases reduced from the […]
The National Bureau for Non-Governmental Organisations (NGO Bureau) under the Ministry of Internal Affairs has halted the operations of 54 NGOs due to non-compliance with the NGO Act 2016. The NGO Bureau Executive Director, Stephen Okello, explained that 23 of these were operating with expired NGO permits contrary to section 31 (1) and 32(1) of […]
The “Detergent” hit-maker revealed the news to his fans today morning saying it’s time for him to feed his fans with a great experience on the 29th of August at 6 PM on the online event that will air both on his social media and on TV. “We are born once physically but we can […]
The Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI) is currently constructing the East Africa Oncology Center of Excellency, which the Institute is optimistic to reduce the health revenue flight out of the East African region once completed. This was revealed by the Uganda Cancer Institute Public Relations Officer, Christine Namulindwa as she informed the public about the Cancer care services amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. “Once this center is fully functional, […]