Housing Finance Bank, Pesapal Launch Bold Push for Cashless Uganda
Housing Finance Bank and Pesapal team up to simplify digital payments, boost SMEs, and fuel Uganda’s cashless economy.
UBOS Launches Nationwide Headcount of Learners and Teachers to Improve Education Data
UBOS and Education Ministry begin headcount of all learners and teachers in Uganda to boost accurate education data collection.
NIRA to Begin Mass National ID Renewal in May 2025
Uganda’s national ID mass renewal begins May 2025, targeting 11 million citizens ahead of 2026 elections, officials confirm.
Mbarara Slashes Bar Hours to Fight Crime and Rebuild Families
Mbarara District enforces new bar hours—2PM to 10PM—to combat rising crime, domestic neglect, and restore community values.
Makerere Univesity to Lay Off 500 Non-Teaching Staff
Makerere University plans to lay off 500 non-teaching staff, raising concerns over transparency and fairness in restructuring process.
Minister Musenero Tells Makerere: Shift to Industrial Research Now
Minister Musenero urges Makerere University to prioritize industrial research to drive Uganda’s economic transformation and meet Vision 2040.
Trump Pauses Tariff Escalation: Tactical Retreat or Negotiation Gambit?
After days of tough talk and warnings of broad tariffs on dozens of nations, U.S President Donald Trump abruptly hit pause on the next phase of his trade offensive—leaving allies, markets, and even members of his administration scrambling to understand the shift. The move, announced through Trump’s Truth Social account, marks a dramatic turnaround for…
Ugandan Banks Flock to Government Bonds, Squeezing Private Sector Credit
Banks in Uganda are prioritizing government securities over private lending, raising concerns about credit access for businesses.
Among Hails Healingway Hospital Launch as Boost to Health Sector
Speaker Anita Among applauds Capt. Mukula and the private sector for launching Healingway Hospital, boosting Uganda’s health services.
Adjumani Secures Shs 102M for Family Planning Services
Adjumani health centres receive Shs 102 million in supplies to improve family planning, targeting both host and refugee communities.