USD9.4m Trade infrastructure at Mpondwe border to boost Uganda’s exports to DR Congo Kampala, Uganda | GODFREY SSALI | The Democratic Republic of Congo is one of Uganda’s export destinations ranking number three within the COMESA region. Uganda’s exports to DR Congo are valued at USD177m and these are mainly …
Read More »European bank extends US$29.6mn to Rwandan SMEs
Kampala, Uganda | ISAAC KHISA | The European Investment Bank (EIB) has extended US$29.6million (€24million) loan to two local banks for financing small and medium sized firms in Rwanda. The bank signed the US$19million loan with the Development Bank of Rwanda and another one with I&M Bank of Rwanda at US$10milllion. …
Read More »Witness tells court that treason suspects implicated Dr. Kiyingi in rebel activities
Kampala,Uganda | GODFREY SSALI | The High Court in Kampala Monday heard that several suspects confessed that Austrian based cardiologist Dr. Aggrey Kiyingi was supporting rebel activities of the Allied Democratic Force, under the leadership of captured Jamil Mukulu. This during the hearing of the treason case against 19 people including Dr. Kiyingi’s …
Read More »Slow oil and gas development hurts logistics industry
Kampala, Uganda | ISAAC KHISA | Joram Nyanzi is the managing director of Kenlloyd Logistics Uganda Ltd. He spoke to Isaac Khisa about the performance and prospects of the region’s logistics industry. What is your management style as the managing director? I am a strong believer in human resource in an …
Read More »EXPIRED DRUGS: Who is to blame?
NMS innovates as critics call for improved forecasting drug needs Kampala, Uganda | FLAVIA NASSAKA | A Feb.12 Ministry of Health announcement that expired drugs to the tune of 1500 tons in stores at 6619 health facilities across the country would be incinerated has incensed many. Critics wonder how such a …
Read More »PICTORIAL: FIFA World Cup in Uganda
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The FIFA World Cup trophy is in Uganda, as it continues its world tour ahead of Russia 2018. The tour, sponsored by Coca-Cola, one of the World’s largest beverage companies, serves as one avenue of cementing their relationship with their customers and the soccer fans. President …
Read More »Bryan White shooting case heads for out-of-court settlement
Kampala, Uganda | GODFREY SSALI | The attempted murder case filed against city socialite Brian Kirumira aka Bryan White is headed for an out-of-court settlement, court heard on Monday. The development was communicated by prosecution’s Happiness Ainebyona to Makindye Court Chief Magistrate Elias Kakooza. Ayinebyona told court that the investigating officer in …
Read More »Women’s Day set for Busubuzi Core Primary Teachers’ College in Mityana
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda will join the rest of the world in celebrating the International Women’s Day on March 8, with the focus this year being on empowering rural women and girls as they are seen as the country’s engine to spur overall socio-economic and inclusive development. …
Read More »Ugandans should look to Banks for financing when constructing their homes
Kampala, Uganda | JACKSON EMANZI | In most developed countries building a house is a capital-intensive venture which requires a well-developed plan and readily available finances. This ensures the construction starts and is completed on time and the quality of the build is generally not compromised. In Uganda however as in …
Read More »GOVT: There is enough medicine and support for Nodding Disease
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s ministry of health has refuted reports that there is little support being provided by government to deal with Nodding Disease (Nodding Syndrome) in the north of the country. Minister of Health Dr Ruth Aceng told the press Monday that the supply of medicines …
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