Financial institutions such as Microfinance Organizations and Savings and Credit Cooperatives (SACCOs), among others, have been cautioned and instructed to cease the practice of requesting Identity documents like Passports, National Identity cards, and Warrant cards as collateral security. The Minister for Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and National Guidance, Hon. Dr. Chris Baryomunsi, has made…
The Ministry of Health has responded to the pleas of unemployed healthcare workers by recruiting 1144 individuals out of the 7000 who submitted applications online. During a press conference at the Uganda Media Center on June 25, Dr. Pius Okong, Chairman of the Health Service Commission, advised unemployed healthcare workers to be cautious of misleading…
In anticipation of the Inter-religious Family Festival 2024, the Inter-religious Council of Uganda, in partnership with the Global Peace Foundation and the Ugandan government, is set to celebrate the revitalization of family values and traditions for a harmonious society. During a press briefing at the Uganda Media Center on June 25, 2024.Dr. Joseph Sserwada, the…
Amid the destruction of the recently renovated Uganda House on Kenyatta Avenue in the Nairobi Central Business District, Bagire Vicent Wais wa, the permanent secretary for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has highlighted the enduring relationship with Kenya and its people in a press release dated June 26, 2024. On June 25th, 2024, what began…
As Lubigi Wetland evictees receive compassion from businessman Hassan Bulwadda, who generously donated 5 acres of land in Mityana District for them to resettle, Dr. Barirega Akankwasa, Executive Director of the National Environmental Management Authority, has dismissed the claims of wetland encroachers who allege they were evicted without prior notice. Addressing the media today June…
Entebbe International Airport took proactive measures to ensure passenger safety today, conducting a partial emergency exercise to assess its readiness in the event of an aircraft accident. The simulated scenario allowed airport authorities to evaluate response times, fire-fighting capabilities, medical emergency services, and coordination with stakeholders. The exercise, which involved multiple agencies, aimed to test…
In the recent budget reading for the 2024/2025 fiscal year, Uganda’s Minister of Finance, Matia Kasaija, put a spotlight on the insurance industry, emphasizing its crucial role in enhancing financial inclusion and economic resilience. This strategic focus is a commendable step towards stabilizing and growing Uganda’s economy, especially in the face of global uncertainties and…
As the volume of travel through Entebbe International Airport continues to increase, the efficacy of emergency response measures is being put to the test. Fred Bamwesigye, the Director General of Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA), has reassured both the general public and travelers that the emergency response team is well-prepared and fully equipped to handle…
The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) recently took a significant step towards ensuring safer skies by conducting a sensitization seminar for the Nakiwogo Landing site/market community. Held at the UCAA Head office, the seminar aimed to emphasize the crucial role of proper waste management in preventing bird strikes. Bird strikes pose a significant threat to…
In a decisive move,the Bank of Uganda (BoU) has placed Mercantile Credit Bank Limited under liquidation, effectively revoking its license and ordering the wind-up of its operations. This decision, enacted under Sections 99 and 17 (b) & (f) of the Financial Institutions Act 2004 (as amended), stems from critical issues within the bank that pose…
