According to the Elderly people, various money lending institutions and commercial banks have denied them opportunities to access loan services citing concerns about their age, lifespan and risk of non-repaying or servicing their loan.
Under the Free Electricity Connection Policy, beneficiaries within 90 metres of a low-voltage pole will receive connections at no cost—a move expected to benefit the poor, rural populations, refugee-hosting districts, and small enterprises.
Speaking at the groundbreaking event on Friday, the KCCA Executive Director, Hajat Sharifah Buzeki, said the Ministry of Finance allocated 550 billion shillings to the Authority for road construction in Kampala over three years.
The Unit’s Communications Manager, Mariam Natasha, confirmed the arrests and revealed that the Commission's Chairperson in Jinja, George Kalulu, is also in detention.
Uganda Railways Corporation says that the water vessel is now ready for deployment on Lake Victoria to ease haulage of cargo, along with MV Pamba. Each of the vessels has the capacity to transport 880 tonnes of cargo with roll-on wagons, and 1200 tonnes with cargo on deck per trip in 18 hours.
“For many Ugandans, cost has been the biggest obstacle to owning an electric or hybrid vehicle. But now, with tailored credit products and structured repayment plans, eco-friendly mobility is no longer a distant dream, but a realistic option for everyday drivers,” says Allen Ssempa.
UEDCL Managing Director Paul Mwesigwa revealed that the company is partnering with several private institutions across its supply chain to enhance participation and economic growth.
The project, worth Euros 250m, will be fully funded by UK Export Finance (UKEF), and will span four years and cover all five divisions of the capital city. Central Division leads with 54 roads, followed by Nakawa (27), Kawempe (15), Makindye (14), and Rubaga (8).
DR Congo government declared all border areas under M23 rebels control illegal after the fall of Bunagana in Rutshuru territory, North Kivu province that borders Kisoro district in June 2022 . In October 2022, rebels advanced and captured another border of Busanza-Kitagoma. In August 2024, M23 rebels again advanced and captured Ishasha that borders Kanungu district.
As Gulu City continues its rapid transformation from a post-conflict zone to a modern urban hub, city authorities are grappling with a growing problem: the surge of buildings being constructed without approved architectural or structural plans
This year’s MakRun will carry the theme "Run for Education, Run for Inclusion", with proceeds going toward building a dedicated student center and funding disadvantaged students through the Makerere University Endowment Fund.
Speaking on the role of the accountants in growing a sustainable economy, David Timothy Ediomu, the new president of the ICPAU Council, called on the government to improve the pay for accountants in the civil service to reduce the income gaps among the professionals in the different sectors.
Speaking at the Uganda Media Centre on Wednesday, UEDCL Managing Director Paul Mwesigwa outlined the company’s progress, citing the upgrade of four substations—Kabale, Kakiri, Kawanda, and Matugga—and the replacement of 116 faulty transformers.
Haji Lubega says the pursuit of the certification was voluntary, meaning that they had not obligation to seek certification, though it exposes the regulator and the service providers to increased scrutiny, declaring that improved service delivery is not a favour to Ugandan by an obligation by the industry.
The event, held at Buliisa District Headquarters, attracted more than 200 farmer groups and aimed to bridge knowledge gaps, promote entrepreneurship, and strengthen sustainable agricultural value chain linkages across Uganda.
According to George Onen Ocaya, the spokesperson of Gulu Property Owners, most residents do not understand how to assess the true market value of land, and because of the liberalisation of the economy, each person sets their own land rate.
Noor says that sports promotions like the Masaza cup and cycling races have served as platforms of mobilization, where kingdom authorities sensitize communities on the different progressive programs, geared towards creating long lasting impact.
