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…
By Nakitto Joselyn Elizabeth Following the Children’s parliament that took place yesterday June 15, 2024 children have presented their challenges and needs to the government officials and the stake holders in the education sector during the International Day of the African Child which has been commemorated today June 16, 2024 in Kiryandongo District at the…
By Nakitto Joselyn Elizabeth The Registrar General of the Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB), Mercy Kainobwisho, has announced a grace period for companies that were deregistered last year. In a public notice published on the URSB portal early this week, Kainobwisho wrote that companies now have up to August 30 to regularize their existence or…
Sunday, June 16, 2024 By Nakitto Joselyn Elizabeth The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has appealed to the clearing agents to take on the Continuous Professional Development (CPD) training to improve their role in the supply chain. Abel Kagumire, the Commissioner of Customs has emphasized the importance of the training, highlighting its detailed modules pertaining to…
