AfDB strongly rebuts claims that it plans to provide financial support to the East...
The African Development Bank has become aware of an inaccurate news article stating that the institution plans to provide financial support to the East...
Atingi-Ego appointed BoU deputy governor
Dr Michael Atingi-Ego has been appointed as substantive Deputy Governor, Bank of Uganda, replacing Dr Louis Kasekende.
The appointment by President Museveni comes only three...
President Museveni Appoints Rujoki New URA Commissioner General!
President Museveni has appointed John Musinguzi Rujoki as the Uganda Revenue Authority Commissioner General, replacing Doris Akol.
“By virtue of powers granted to me by...
COVID-19: Thousands jobless as hotels close
Coronavirus has brought the county’s tourism and hotel industry sector to its knees.
Tourist cancellations have reached 100 per cent due to the pandemic and...
Coronavirus: Uganda Airlines indefinitely suspends operations
Uganda Airlines on Saturday announced the immediate suspension of operations in a bid to curb the spread of COVID-19.
The national carrier announced the indefinite...
Coronavirus: Star Times Offers Free Access To 100 Channels During Lockdown
Subscribers of digital pay TV company, StarTimes will have access to over 100 international and local channels through its over the top (OTT) platforms...
AfDB Supports Blue Economy with $800k Fund for African Private Sector Assistance grant
The African Development Bank has signed an $800,000 grant agreement with the government of Seychelles to support micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in...
Coronavirus: MTN Uganda scraps mobile money transaction fees
MTN Uganda scrapped charges on various categories of mobile money transactions as its contribution in efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Handling of physical...
UCC, MTN Uganda agree on license renewal fees
Telecom giant MTN Uganda has agreed to pay $100m (about Shs370b) to the government for renewal of its license, ending a standoff that attracted...
FAO leases aircraft, procures equipment to boost desert locust control operations in Ethiopia
With funding support from the United Nations Central Emergency Response Fund (UN CERF) the United Kingdom's Department for International Development (UK DFID), MasterCard, the...