In a significant boost to female economic empowerment, 99 women entrepreneurs from Kampala, Lira, and Fort Portal have successfully graduated from the 7th cohort of the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) Program. This remarkable achievement, supported by the US Embassy in partnership with SHONA Group, underscores our collective commitment to promoting women’s empowerment in the…
The Auditor General has raised a red flag over hundreds of millions of shillings that Makerere University Business School (MUBS) spent on photocopying services. According to the latest Auditor General report, the institution suspiciously spent Shs 143.8 million on photocopying documents but did not table evidence to justify the expenditure. “In a bid to confirm…
Parliament has directed the Uganda Police Forces’ Exodus Savings and Credit Cooperative (SACCO) to stop mandatory deduction of personnel salaries as savings. The Committee on Defence and Internal Affairs discovered that the SACCO’s management is violating the Cooperatives Societies Act by denying them the option of voluntary saving. This was contained in the committee’s report…
UNEB has started hearing cases involving schools and pupils whose 2023 Primary Leaving Examination results were with held due to suspected examination malpractices. According to a letter addressed to one of the schools (names withheld) dated February 8, 2024 signed by Dan Odongo, executive secretary, schools and their pupils will be required to appear before…
FDC has picked Dr. Rosemary Alwoc Ogwal as flag bearer in the Dokolo Woman MP by election. Alwoc is the daughter of the former holder of the seat, Cecilia Ogwal who died last month. Alwoc was unveiled at the party headquarters in Najjanankumbi amidst the mourning of party activist, Adam Mulwana, who passed away on…
If you fixed your hard earned Shs 1 million in GT Bank, after a year the bank will give you profit of Shs 90,000 on your deposit. It could be lower if you factor in taxes and other fees. However if you fixed the same amount with Diamond Trust Bank over the same period, you…
FDC members from the Katonga faction led by Dr Kizza Besigye have eulogized the late Adam Mulwana as a dedicated activist who used his talent to fight for change. Dr Besigye said Mulwana had joined others who have died as heroes in the struggle. “We are living in a country that cannot secure it’s people’s…
Two senior and vastly experienced journalists from Uganda have been selected by the African Union to mentor a group of young journalists on the AU media fellowship programme. Benon Herbert Oluka, the Africa Editor at the Global Investigative Journalism Network of (GIJN) and David Mukholi, a former senior editor at The New Vision will mentor…
A year after four experienced multi-media journalists started Bbeg Media, it is still standing firm and growing strong. Bbeg Media was officially launched on February 13, 2023. Edris Kiggundu, the CEO of the multi media group, said the first year had its challenges although overall, the firm registered more achievements. “The biggest achievement for any…
Abdul Nadduli, a senior presidential adviser on political matters has called for a meeting of NRA historicals to resolve the matter of Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba’s political ambitions. In an interview with CBS Radio after Muhoozi Project rebranded to Patriotism League of Uganda, the veteran politician feared that if Muhoozi is not checked, he “could overthrow…
