Kampala, Uganda | URN | Uganda has opened the door for businesses to compete for procurement opportunities linked to the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) PAMOJA 2027, with the Local Organising Committee (LOC) inviting qualified firms to register for pre-qualification ahead of the rollout of tournament contracts later …
Read More »Tourists stranded, buses rescheduled, banks open late on 1st Cleaning Day
Kampala, Uganda | URN | Businesses in Kampala, other major cities and on highways were disrupted Saturday morning as the country launched the monthly National Cleaning Day. The day that was preceded by announcements by the Office of the Prime Minister, which were widely amplified by other agencies and the …
Read More »Daily Monitor closure deepens Uganda’s print media crisis
Kampala, Uganda | URN | The closure of the Daily Monitor has not delivered the expected boost for competing newspapers. Instead, it has exposed the deeper challenges facing Uganda’s print media industry, with many loyal readers abandoning newspapers altogether rather than switching to alternative titles. The Daily Monitor and other …
Read More »Uganda’s gambling regulators raise the bar as industry revenue swells
Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Uganda’s gambling industry is entering a new phase of maturity. While betting and gaming continue to expand at a remarkable pace, regulators are matching that growth with stronger oversight, modern technology and stricter enforcement aimed at building a more transparent and sustainable industry. Recent …
Read More »How EAC Central Banks are responding to geopolitical tensions
Kampala, Uganda | URN | The effects of the conflicts in the Middle East and Eastern Europe have dominated the 29th Ordinary Meeting of the Monetary Affairs Committee of the East African Community, which just ended in Uganda. All seven governors of the central banks (minus DRC) decried the …
Read More »Two quack teachers arrested in Kyotera after 15 years on Govt payroll
Kyotera, Uganda | URN | Authorities in Kyotera District have arrested two individuals accused of fraudulently working as government primary school teachers for over a decade despite lacking the required academic qualifications. The suspects, identified as Charles Sseruwu and John Kavuma, allegedly sneaked onto the government payroll through fraudulent means and …
Read More »How putting a price on Uganda’s resources can secure its future
Kampala, Uganda | URN | Uganda is currently grappling with the classic development dilemma of how to lift millions out of poverty while safeguarding its rich natural heritage. A growing consensus is emerging among policymakers, economists, and conservationists arguing that assigning real monetary value to the country’s forests, wetlands, lakes, …
Read More »How China builds roads with excellence
Understanding the processes behind China’s expertise in building road infrastructure at scale COMMENT | NNANDA KIZITO SSERUWAGI | The four decades leading to 2024 were very productive for China in the scaling of its road infrastructure, being characterised by the building of over 190,700 kilometres of tarmac roads. This brought …
Read More »Pearl Bank looks to a digital future a year after rebranding
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As Uganda’s Pearl Bank marks a year since rebranding, officials are confident that their new identity reflects the bank’s transformation into a digitally progressive, inclusive, and nationally grounded financial institution. “The rebranding also signifies the bank’s readiness to embrace the future with confidence, ensuring …
Read More »UNICEF urges Uganda to strengthen child road safety
Kampala, Uganda | URN | UNICEF has asked Uganda to strengthen child road safety, saying protecting children requires action to reduce speeding, improve pedestrian infrastructure and strengthen emergency response. UNICEF Representative to Uganda, Dr. Robin Nandy, in a statement, said the agency was deeply saddened by the recent road accidents …
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