At least 1,069,224 international passengers passed through Entebbe Airport in the first half of the year 2024, Fred Bamwesigye, the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority( UCAA) Director General, has said. This is an increase of 226, 795 passengers compared to the same period last year. “In specific terms, the airport recorded half year figures of 1,069,224…
Government has indicated that it intends to waive taxes totaling Shs 1.6 bn from real estate businessman Donati Kananura due to ill health. Henry Musasizi, the minister of state for Finance said government had considered Kananura’s health condition before coming up with the proposal. Musasizi said Kananura’s prostate had enlarged and he was suffering from…
Centenary Bank recently opened a new branch in Buliisa district in western Uganda, expanding its network to 81 branches. This new branch aims to serve the broader community in Bunyoro region, which is experiencing a fast increase in economic activity stimulated by the Oil and Gas sector. Buliisa district also becomes the bank’s latest branch…
Ben Omoding Sports has a unique ability to unite people across cultures, borders, and generations. No more than ever, this is more evident in Uganda and Africa as a whole, where the passion for sports transcends borders. From the bustling betting centers to the lively boda-boda stages, where enthusiasts gather to analyze every detail of…
The State House Investors Protection Unit (SHIPU) Head, Col. Edith Nakalema has urged academicians to address the concerns that affect the youth if a country is to achieve the much-desired socio-economic transformation. She made the plea during a meeting held at the SHIPU offices in Kampala aimed at brainstorming on how to address the unemployment…
