The national broadcaster has not yet paid up over Shs80 million that the High Court awarded to Dr. Kizza Besigye, the former presidential candidate. This was disclosed before Parliament by Mr. Winston Agaba, the managing director of Uganda Broadcasting Corporation (UBC). This award was given in response to UBC’s decision not to air Besigye’s political advertisements…
Uganda Clays Limited (UCL) has released a five-year strategy plan with the objective of increasing shareholder value, improving staff engagement, and improving customer happiness. Under the company’s motto, “Beauty to last,” the strategic plan, which was presented at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the company in Kampala, represents a renewed commitment to sustainable growth and…
The Forum for Women in Democracy (FOWODE) hosted a momentous fundraising dinner at the Kampala Serena Hotel on June 16th, 2024. The event, which was graced by the presence and support of Uganda’s Prime Minister, Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja, was a resounding success, celebrating leadership, empowerment, and entrepreneurship among Ugandan women. Prime Minister Nabbanja underscored…
Financial institutions have been urged by the Ministry of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development to develop financial solutions that align with environmental preservation, social support, and transparency. Ramathan Ggoobi, the Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury, explains that this is because consumers, producers, and financiers are placing a greater emphasis on sustainability, which is…
The Microfinance Support Center officials were given instructions by the parliamentary Public Accounts Committee (PAC) to create an extensive list of Emyooga fund recipients for the fiscal year 2022–2023. Additionally, PAC directed that details about the loan amounts disbursed and recovered be included in the list. This order came after the Auditor General disclosed that…
Ugandans have been advised by Minister of Energy and Mineral Development Ruth Nankabirwa not to pay illicit fees for the provision of power in their areas. In Uganda, 10% of those living in rural regions and 57.2 % of those living in urban areas have access to electricity. According to Luzinda Livingstone, a local resident…
Effective July 1st, the Entebbe Municipal Council will close all weekly open-air markets, also referred to as “kabubbu.” Mayor Fabrice Rulinda made the broad decision public, highlighting the importance of assisting the major markets that pay the municipal council dues each month. Mayor Rulinda said that the council decided to close all weekly open-air markets…
WasteAid will take lead, piloting the project. According to Soteri Nabeeta, the Executive Director of Management Training and Advisory Centre (MTAC), the institute will lead the skilling and retooling of workers, and a hub to be set in Nakawa, its headquarters. The National Curriculum Development Centre (NCDC) shall integrate innovation into the curricula.
9,627 cadets will be enlisted in the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) this year. The head of joint staff training and doctrine, Brig Gen. Alex Olupot, states that candidates must be citizens who took the O-Level exam between 2000 and 2023. Applications will be accepted by the army starting on May 27 and closing on…
During plenary on Tuesday, 30 April 2023, the Deputy Chairperson of the Budget Committee, Hon. Achia Remigio presented the committee’s report approving the supplementary expenditure of Shs 1.1 trillion for FY2023/2024. Of this amount, more than 70% will go towards recurrent expenses, with the remaining portion going towards national development. The supplementary budget’s top funding priorities…
