The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) declared that the country’s population is only a few hundred people short of 46 million. UBOS covered 11 million homes in 2024, up from 7.2 million in 2014, according to census commissioner Dr. Chris Mukiza, who was speaking during the release of the preliminary findings of the 2024 census….
2,850 consumers who had accounts with the now-closed Mercantile Credit Bank Ltd. are expected to receive payments from the Deposit Protection Fund (DPF) and the Bank of Uganda. However, the validity of the Bank of Uganda clients’ personal information and the closed ban will determine this. On Saturday, the Deposit Protection Fund began disbursing payments…
Now might be the ideal time to give living in Germany a shot if you’ve always wanted to. Germany recently unveiled the Chancenkarte, or “Opportunity Card,” a new work visa that gives non-EU citizens a second chance to enter. The Chancenkarte, which began accepting applications on June 1st, is a new point-based system that assigns…
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…
Any measure that raises the price of bread is tantamount to meddling with the lives of countless individuals worldwide. In several cases, this has sparked revolutions. For example, the French Revolution of 1789, which began in Versailles. In Kenya, the current wave of protests by the Anti-Finance Bill 2024 was partly fuelled by the imposition of 16…
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…
In a ceremony held in the administrative capital of South Africa, Pretoria on Wednesday, Cyril Ramaphosa, the head of the African National Congress (ANC), which is in power in South Africa, was sworn in as the country’s president for the next five years. “As the President of the Republic, I will work with everyone to reach…
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and Upesi Money Transfer, a regional payments provider, have teamed with FlexiPay, Stanbic Bank’s digital payment platform, to make it easier for FlexiPay users to send and receive money internationally. According to Josephine Nakato Kasacca, Lead Customer Experience & Operations at FlexiPay, the new collaboration is a reflection…
