DAR ES SALAAM | Xinhua | Tanzanian Prime Minister Mwigulu Nchemba on Thursday called on East African Community (EAC) member states to strengthen cooperation in protecting and conserving Lake Victoria, saying it is a vital shared resource that supports the livelihoods and economies of millions of people in the region. …
Read More »Uganda’s homegrown electric buses drive green mobility push
KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | On the busy streets of Kampala, Uganda’s capital, a quiet transformation is unfolding. Sleek, locally manufactured electric buses are becoming part of the city’s daily rhythm, marking the country’s accelerating drive toward greener and more sustainable urban transport. Since their introduction, the green-and-gray 40-seater electric …
Read More »Ssemujju to spend time outside Parliament growing the PFF
Kampala, Uganda | URN | Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda, the former Kira municipality member of parliament, will dedicate most of his time now to growing his current party, the People’s Front for Freedom-PFF. Ssemujju, the Secretary General of PFF, lost the parliamentary seat he had held for 15 years to National Unity …
Read More »Africa CDC proposes continental Ebola response team in Uganda
KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) on Friday proposed establishing a continental Ebola Incident Management Support Team in Uganda to strengthen coordination and monitoring of the disease response across Africa. The proposal was presented during a meeting between a visiting Africa …
Read More »Russia to help DRC, Uganda contain Ebola outbreak
MOSCOW, RUSSIA | TASS | Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has announced that Russia will assist the authorities of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda in swiftly controlling the ongoing Ebola outbreak. “We hope that the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, with the support …
Read More »Rethinking how Ugandan SMEs engage with finance
OPINION | ZAKARIAS IDIRO | Uganda’s conversation around SME financing has for years revolved around one central issue: access. Discussions often focus on who qualifies for financing, what banking products exist, and the conditions businesses must meet before receiving support. While these concerns remain important, I believe the bigger issue today …
Read More »Katakwi disburses Shs33.8 billion under PDM
Katakwi, Uganda | URN | Katakwi District has cumulatively disbursed approximately 33.8 billion shillings to over thirty-three thousand households across 109 Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisations (SACCOs) under the Parish Development Model (PDM) programme. Patrick Todi, the District Commercial Officer for Katakwi and coordinator for North Teso districts, covering Katakwi, …
Read More »Suzuki Hybrid launch signals shift in Uganda’s car market
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Rising fuel prices and growing concerns over vehicle maintenance costs are reshaping Uganda’s automotive market, prompting dealers to position hybrid technology and ownership incentives as alternatives to the country’s dominant used-car culture. Against this backdrop, CFAO Mobility Uganda has launched the all-new Suzuki ACROSS Hybrid SUV in Uganda, …
Read More »US sanctions Tanzanian Police Chief for torture of Ugandan, Kenyan activists
Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Department of State has designated Tanzanian Police Force (TPF) Senior Assistant Commissioner, Faustine Jackson Mafwele, for alleged involvement in gross violations of human rights. Marco Rubio, the Secretary of State, in a statement on Thursday, said that “The Department of State is designating Tanzanian …
Read More »EBOLA: Uganda suspends DRC flights
KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda on Thursday announced the temporary suspension of flights to and from the neighboring Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) following an outbreak of Ebola Bundibugyo virus disease that has killed dozens of people. Diana Atwine, permanent secretary at the Ministry of Health, said in …
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