October 10, 2024

The Ministry of Gender has said that so far, loans worth shs18.98 billion have been disbursed to women entrepreneurs across the country as part of the shs812 billion Generating Growth Opportunities and Productivity for Women Enterprises(GROW) project. “By September, 25,  2024, shs18.98 billion had been lent out to 1,193 women entrepreneurs. Of these, 995 (83%) women …

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On October 5, 2024, a momentous reunion was held at the Grand Global Hotel in Kampala, where the 2007 cadet intake of police officers gathered to celebrate 17 years of service. More than 150 officers attended the event, reflecting on their achievements, their journey, and the collective service they have rendered to the nation. This …

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President  Museveni has awarded Indian businessman and philanthropist Madhusudan Agrawal the country’s highest civilian honor, the Diamond Jubilee Medal, for his outstanding contributions to Uganda. The honour was bestowed upon Mr. Agrawal, Honorary Consul of Uganda in Mumbai, during Uganda’s 62nd independence anniversary celebrations held in Busia. Mr. Agrawal, Co-founder and Vice Chairman of Ajanta …

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Today October 10, 2024, at 2:00 pm, Vice President Jessica Alupo will convene a meeting with MPs from Northern Uganda to discuss fees on alternative tourism routes after Karuma Bridge closure. The meeting, scheduled to take place at the Presidential Conference Hall in the Office of the Prime Minister, comes as a follow-up to President …

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Insurance companies in Uganda raised shs933.8 billion in gross written premiums in the first half of 2024, a sector performance report by the Insurance Regulatory Authority(IRA) has indicated. Gross written premium is the total amount customers are required to pay for insurance coverage. Speaking on Thursday, IRA CEO, Al Haj Ibrahim Kaddunabbi Lubega said the shs933.8 billion …

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Mpox cases in Nakasongola District have risen from 21 to 24 cases as of today Wednesday, 9th. The sharp increase is particularly concentrated in Lwampanga, where 16 of the reported cases come from Lwampanga Town Council and Lwampanga Sub-County. The escalation has been attributed to the lifestyle in the landing site communities, which involve prostitution …

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The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has condemned smuggling as a serious economic crime, labelling it “economic terrorism” that threatens Uganda’s market stability. During a panel discussion held on Tuesday in Pakwach District, URA officials, alongside other key stakeholders, called for urgent action to strengthen anti-smuggling measures and protect legitimate businesses. Frank Abaho, Supervisor of Enforcement …

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