SML Reporter

Letshego Uganda and Airtel Launch “Let’s Go Pesa” to Boost Financial Inclusion

By Amos Ssemuwemba  In a significant move to enhance financial inclusion, Letshego Uganda, in partnership with Airtel Mobile Commerce Uganda Limited, has unveiled a new digital loan product called “Let’s Go Pesa.” Launched yesterday, this innovative service aims to provide flexible and accessible loans to Ugandans directly through their mobile phones. Speaking at the launch…

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Double Tragedy in Kyankwanzi: Man with Mental Health Issues Arrested for Killing Mother and Brother.

By Amos Ssemuwemba In a devastating incident in Kyankwanzi District, a 30-year-old man, Ronald Ssemanda, suspected to be suffering from mental illness, has been arrested for allegedly killing his mother and brother in a brutal attack. The victims, 46-year-old Sylvia Namaganda and 24-year-old Robert Ssenyonga, were fatally attacked with a large cassava stem on Monday…

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Kasese MPs Demand Special Budget to Tackle Recurring Flood Disasters.

By Teddy Namayanja Members of Parliament from Kasese region have urged the government to allocate a special budget to address the recurring flood disasters in the area. This call comes after Saturday’s devastating floods that claimed two lives and displaced over 500 people from 17 villages. The MPs, who were speaking during a press conference…

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From Fear to Trust: Bishop Praises Army’s Transformation under Museveni

By Teddy Namayanja On the third day of the Uganda Security Expo’s inaugural phase, North Kigezi Bishop Rt. Rev. Onesmus Asiimwe expressed his gratitude to President Yoweri Museveni for transforming the country’s army into a disciplined force that prioritizes the safety and well-being of citizens. Speaking at the Late Aronda Memorial Lecture in Munyonyo, Bishop…

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