Business galore at trade fair as UMA pushes for better roads to boost trade
The recently-concluded annual Uganda Manufacturers Association (UMA) trade fair, which took place between October 2 and October 12, was a...
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French Embassy partners Stanbic to train start-ups for green economy
The Stanbic Business Incubator Limited (SBIL) has signed a new grant agreement with the embassy of France in Uganda to...
Nandala promises crop insurance, interest-free loans for farmers
Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) presidential candidate Nathan Nandala Mafabi has promised to introduce a crop insurance scheme to protect...
‘Slapping cop’ Nsiima granted Shs 1m bail
Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Clive Nsiima Barigye, who is accused of assaulting a female Shell Shop attendant, has been...
Finance releases Shs 18 trillion for second quarter spending
The ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development has released Shs 18 trillion for the second quarter of the 2025/2026...
African pension funds rally to pool homegrown financial resources
Pension funds across Africa are advocating for the pooling of resources to meet the continent’s development needs, and reducing reliance...
Government collaborates with Equity bank to combat poverty in Busoga
The government, in collaboration with Equity bank, recently inaugurated the National Oil Palm Project, an agricultural initiative designed to enhance...
IPOD plans third presidential debate ahead of 2026 elections
Presidential rivals in the 2026 general election could once again share one stage in what may become Uganda’s third presidential...
Ex Kenya PM Raila Odinga dies of cardiac arrest in India
Former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga has died after suffering a cardiac arrest while undergoing treatment in India. He was...
Digital loans are fuelling new debt crisis
Digital loansNot long ago, borrowing money carried a heavy dose of shame. Families whispered about the relative who had mortgaged...
