Uganda: Tororo - President Museveni Agrees to 3 New Districts, City

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has today proposed a breakthrough compromise to end the decades-old conflict between the Japadhola and Iteso communities in Tororo. Read more »

Africa: Foreign Tech Firms Are Exploiting Africa's Data Workers

Data workers in Africa often have a hard time. They face job insecurities - including temporary contracts, low pay, arbitrary dismissal and worker surveillance - and alarming… Read more »

Africa: Pope Francis' Friendship With Other Religions Promoted Paths of Peace

The first visit of a Pope to the Arabian Peninsula and to Iraq; his dear friendship with Rabbi Abraham Skorka in Argentina and the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, Ahmed Al-Tayyeb; frequent… Read more »

Africa: Conclave to Begin in Next Fortnight

The passing of Pope Francis has set in motion the Vatican's long-established protocol for selecting his successor. Read more »

Uganda: Pope Francis to Be Buried Late This Week

Pope Francis will be buried some time between Friday and Sunday of this week, a Vatican spokesman said. Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Grapples With Malaria Burden Amidst Promising Innovations

The latest World Malaria Report released by the World Health Organization (WHO) paints a vivid picture of the global battle against malaria, with Uganda standing out as one of the… Read more »

Central Africa: The Great Lakes Region Has an 'Illegal Minerals' Problem

Barrick Gold Corporation was until 2019 the largest mining company in the world. With operating revenue of US$12.922 billion (Uganda's GDP is about US$50 billion), Barrick Gold is… Read more »

Africa: Afreximbank Posts $973.5 Million Profit

The lender also continued to expand its continental footprint, with Libya and Somalia joining its list of African member states, bringing the total to 54 Read more »

Uganda: Multichoice Uganda Launches 7-Day 'Ka Weekie' Packages

MultiChoice Uganda has officially launched a new set of 7-day subscription packages for DStv and GOtv customers, under a flexible and affordable initiative dubbed the "Ka Weekie"… Read more »

Uganda: 'The Hospital of the East' Can Regain Its Glory

St Anthony Hospital Tororo is one of the landmarks at the foot of Tororo Rock that welcomes you to Tororo - if you are entering the future city, from the direction of Jinja. Read more »

Uganda: Asset Financing Company Launches Smartphone Loans in Uganda

MOGO Uganda, an asset financing company, has introduced a smartphone loan program in collaboration with Airtel Uganda, making Tecno, Infinix, and itel devices more accessible to a… Read more »

East Africa: Oracle, Eclectics Partner to Tap Into East African Businesses

Cloud computing infrastructure, analytics hailed for transforming business processes Read more »

Uganda: Centenary Bank and NFA Partner to Restore 20 Haectares of Degraded Part of Masindi Forest Reserve

Centenary Bank, Uganda's leading commercial microfinance bank has strengthened its commitment to environmental sustainability through a strategic partnership with the National… Read more »

Uganda: Old Mutual Partners With Nxtpe and Airtel Money to Simplify Insurance Premium Payments

In a major step toward enhancing financial inclusion and customer convenience, Old Mutual Life Assurance has entered into a strategic partnership with NxtPe and Airtel Money to… Read more »

Uganda: Muloni Tasks Nankabirwa On Electricity At Sub Counties

Former Energy Minister, Irene Muloni has tasked her predecessor to explain why most sub counties in the country don't have access to the national electricity grid. Read more »

Uganda: Ugandan Asked to Lead Commonwealth Federation

Uganda Olympic Committee President Dr. Donald Rukare has been picked as interim head of the Commonwealth Sport. Commonwealth Sport is the brand name of the Commonwealth Games… Read more »

Uganda: Forensic Expert - 'No Gunshot Residue On Molly Katanga's Right Hand'

The Katanga trial resumed on Monday with the 13th state witness, Dr. Jaffar Kisitu, a forensic chemist with the Uganda Police Forensic Examination Department. Dr. Kisitu provided… Read more »

Uganda: Equity Bank, Liberty Life and Turaco Partner to Offer Disruptive Equi-Life Insurance Solution

Uganda's insurance sector has demonstrated significant growth in recent years, with gross written premiums increasing from UGX 1.44 trillion in 2022 to UGX 1.6 trillion in 2023,… Read more »

Uganda: Profit - Absa Bank Uganda Reports 22 Percent Growth

Highlights of Absa Bank Uganda 2024 Performance Read more »

Rwanda: Kigali AI Summit Backs $60bn Fund

The Global AI Summit for Africa, held in Kigali, Rwanda from April 3-4, galvanized the continent's ambition to harness the transformative power of artificial intelligence (AI) for… Read more »

Uganda: Boda Boda Bikes Are Deadly Polluters

In Uganda, motorcycles known as boda bodas are a key part of the transport system. The country has over 1.5 million boda bodas on the road, amounting to roughly 70% of all… Read more »

Central Africa: Great Lakes Region's Mineral Certification Faces Scrutiny 14 Years On

Fourteen years since 12 governments in the Great Lakes region unanimously agreed to create a foolproof international system for certifying and auditing minerals that have been… Read more »

Uganda: Payment of Shs13.8 Trillion Domestic Arrears to Take 12 Years

A report of the Committee on Finance, Planning and Economic Development reveals that it will take government 12 years to clear domestic arrears of over Shs13.8 trillion. Read more »

Uganda: Museveni's New Fears On South Sudan

President Yoweri Museveni dashed to South Sudan in early April for a quick meeting with his South Sudan counterpart, Salva Kiir, due to mounting fears of an escalation that could… Read more »

Uganda: Captain Morgan Sets Mbarara Party Scene Ablaze With the Spice Takeover Launch

Uganda Breweries' leading rum, Captain Morgan set Mbarara party scene ablaze with the Spice Takeover launch at Soho Terrace Bar. This marks the return of the thrilling consumer… Read more »