Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | Ecobank Group has announced the launch of the 7th edition of its highly anticipated Ecobank Fintech Challenge. This annual competition serves as a launchpad for African fintech startups and developers, both domestic and those with a global focus on Africa, to unlock significant funding, …
Read More »Researching HIV in children
Local experts focus on international research findings to study effect of treatment interruptions Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | Researchers in Uganda are making significant strides in the fight against pediatric HIV. Leveraging data from the International Maternal, Pediatric, Adolescent AIDS Clinical Trials (IMPAACT P1115) study, they are exploring the complexities …
Read More »Acibadem Healthcare Group expands global reach, establishes presence in Uganda
Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | Acibadem Healthcare Group, a leading Turkish medical entity, on May 29th, inaugurated its first information office in Kampala, marking a significant milestone in the region’s healthcare landscape. This strategic move aims to leverage advanced medical technology and provide Ugandans with state-of-the-art healthcare solutions. …
Read More »NDP IV: A strategic roadmap for tenfold economic growth and sustainabledevelopment
Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development has unveiled its much-anticipated National Development Plan IV (NDP IV), a strategic roadmap to catapult the nation towards double-digit economic growth and a more prosperous future. According to Officials, NDP IV builds on the foundation laid …
Read More »Peter Okwi is new Country Director of TPO Uganda
Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | Transcultural Psychosocial Organisation Uganda (TPO Uganda) has announced the appointment of Peter Okwi as its new Country Director. Okwi, who brings a wealth of experience in mental health and psychosocial support, will lead the organisation in its mission to improve mental health services …
Read More »France outlines new plans to elevate Ugandan French language education programs
Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | The French government, in collaboration with Alliance Française de Kampala (AFK), and the Association of French Teachers in Uganda (AFTU) is set to propel French language education in Ugandan secondary schools. This joint initiative will see a substantial financial injection to enhance learning resources, …
Read More »Uganda launches multi-stakeholder platform to boost climate-smart agriculture
Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | Ugandan agriculture is taking a critical step towards resilience with the launch of the Uganda Climate-Smart Agriculture Multi-Stakeholder Platform (UG-CSA MSP). This initiative, spearheaded by the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry, and Fisheries (MAAIF) in collaboration with the Netherlands Development Organisation (SNV) through …
Read More »Ugandan businesses urged to adopt robust risk mitigation strategies
Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | Ugandan business leaders have been urged to make a strategic shift towards proactive risk management. Key speakers called for a change in strategey, at a recent breakfast forum co-hosted by Marsh, a global leader in insurance broking and risk management, and the American Chamber …
Read More »FAO takes proactive steps to mitigate flood impact in Ugandan hotspots
Katakwi, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | In a bid to safeguard food security and livelihoods in flood-prone areas of Uganda, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is implementing a project focused on early warning and anticipatory action. With a specific focus on vulnerable communities residing …
Read More »Alliance Française to empower Ugandan women through literature discussions
Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | The Alliance Française de Kampala, joining forces with the Fonds Médiathèque and the French Institute, launched a program that will tackle social issues and foster empowerment for underprivileged women in Ugandan communities by creating a bridge between them and established Ugandan women writers. …
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