SPECIAL FEATURE | THE INDEPENDENT | For over 20 years, Jennifer Nsita, mother of six and resident of Dwoli village in Hoima district, has been receiving medical treatment from Dwoli Health Center III. The 38-year-old says that at this facility, they are treated for illnesses such as malaria, cough, headaches …
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The near-term macroeconomic outlook foresees sustained recovery driving GDP growth from 4.7% in FY 2021/22 to 5.5% in financial year Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As the shock of the COVID-19 pandemic recedes, Uganda is returning to its pre-pandemic path to growth, with economic recovery boosted by the strong performance …
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Why 78% of Ugandans say they would not feel safe in a car driven without a human at the steering wheel SPECIAL REPORT | Ronald Musoke | Stephen, a 30 year-old bodaboda or motorcycle taxi rider in Kampala says he cannot allow to be driven in a car that is not …
Read More »REVIEW 2022: ‘Game changer’ year for Uganda oil, gas sector
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Following the Final Investment Decision, the commencement of field development, and the arrival of the rigs, there is hope that Tilenga and Kingfisher developments in the Albertine will deliver the first oil in 2025. The joint venture partners, TotalEnergies, China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC), …
Read More »What is going on at NSSF?
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT & URN | The appointment early this month of Patrick Ayota as caretaker Managing Director at National Social Security Fund (NSSF), was supposed to be a temporary measure to allow the board and appointing authority conclude on either reinstating Richard Byarugaba as head or name a …
Read More »UEGCL records 24% growth in income to Shs 210bn
Kampala, Uganda | ISAAC KHISA | State-owned Uganda Electricity Generation Company has maintained a growth trajectory in its annual performance with the latest financial results indicating a 24 per cent growth in income to Shs 210.9billion for the year ended June.30. The company attributes increase in income to a surge in …
Read More »US$100,000 at stake; what you need to know about The Voice Africa?
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Over 5,000 submissions were made and blind auditions concluded by Airtel Friday in Kampala for The Voice Africa. The finalists (top 7) will be revealed in January 2023. The Voice Africa presents a platform that will help to discover and champion the musical talents …
Read More »Uganda to host the 14th annual E. African procurement forum and business Expo 2023
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority (PPDA) has been selected to host the 14th annual East African Procurement Forum and introduce the East African Business Expo to take place from 23rd to 26th March, 2023 at Kololo Independence grounds in Kampala Uganda. …
Read More »U.S. ban on “Made in Hong Kong” label violates trading laws: WTO
Geneva, Switzerland | Xinhua | The World Trade Organization (WTO) ruled on Wednesday that the United States was violating international trading laws by requiring Hong Kong products to be labeled as “Made in China.” The U.S. origin marking requirement has violated the country’s obligation under the trade body’s rules, said a …
Read More »Rethinking financial inclusion
High transactional costs hampering growth in financial inclusion in Uganda Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | New developments in the financial sector have forced a rethink of how the sector should be developed to ensure it helps build a thriving economy that works for every Ugandan, according to Moses Kagwa, the …
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