African Medicines Agency (AMA) will be a specialized agency of the African Union. Its goal will be to increase access to high-quality, safe, and effective healthcare products across Africa by strengthening the ability of state parties and regional economic communities to regulate health products. Get informed
The United States declared on Friday that it had given Uganda assistance totaling more than $25 million (roughly Shs95 billion) for food security and refugees. As part of its obligations, the US government provides aid through the Department of State and USAID, its foreign development agency Get informed
President Cyril Ramaphosa of the Republic of South Africa is expected to arrive in Uganda today for a two-day working visit. The goal of the visit is to further develop the strong bilateral ties that already exist between the Republic of South Africa and the Republic of Uganda. President Museveni traveled to South Africa in February of last…
Parliament has approved a budget increase of Shs 125 billion to cover salaries, travel expenses, per diem, and operational costs for the offices of the Speaker, Deputy Speaker, Leader of the Opposition, and Government Chief Whip. This allocation will elevate the institution’s budget to the trillion mark. Lawmakers approved the report of the legal and…
Uganda cut flower exports now have access to the United Kingdom market tariff-free following the latter’s decision to suspend the Global Tariff (UKGT) on the commodity for two years effective April.11, 2024. Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, and Tanzania will also profit from the global suspension of the 8% duty on cut flowers till June 30, 2026. Due…
The EU has given Uganda Shs163.3 billion grant to help Africa’s largest coffee exporter comply with a new EU policy that bars imports of commodities whose production resulted from forest destruction Get informed
During the celebration of Eid-al-Fitr by Muslims yesterday, President Museveni used his platform X to extend his congratulations and provide guidance to followers of both Islam and Christianity regarding wealth creation. Get informed
In order to have Ugandans seek for employment abroad, the government, through the Ministry of Gender, Labor, and Social Development, intends to sign favorable bilateral labor agreements with more nations. Get informed
In accordance with the Communications Act, telecom company Airtel Uganda has given Shs 34.8 billion to the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) in order to support the country’s communication infrastructure. Following Airtel’s outstanding financial performance in 2023—when it reported gross revenue of Shs 1,784 billion, an impressive 11.5% increase from Shs 1,599 billion the year before—comes…
It is the most spectacular trial ever held in Vietnam, befitting one of the greatest bank frauds the world has ever seen. Behind the stately yellow portico of the colonial-era courthouse in Ho Chi Minh City, a 67-year-old property developer stands accused of looting one of Vietnam’s largest banks over a period of 11 years….
