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7 April 2025, 3:56 pm
SACCO leaders evade arrest for extorting PDM beneficiaries.
By Otim Moses SACCO leaders in Paluba Parish, Kiteny Sub-county, Kitgum District, evaded arrest on Wednesday by the Assistant Resident District Commissioner for Kitgum, who was pursuing them for extorting funds from Parish Development Model (PDM) beneficiaries. It is alleged…
2 April 2025, 11:20 pm
Stanbic Uganda Holdings Limited releases 2024 annual results performance
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Chief Executive of Stanbic Uganda Holdings Limited, Francis Karuhanga, has acknowledged the support given to the bank, which has enabled it to score highly each year. In a meeting held at the Sheraton Hotel in Kampala,…
31 March 2025, 11:46 am
Empowering women in small scale businesses
By Regina Nassanga In this episode of Abakyala Tweyogerere, we host Allen Natwijuka, a businesswoman who shares tips and strategies for women to grow in their businesses. The Abakyala Tweyogerere radio programme airs every Thursday from 1:15 to 3:00 pm.
28 March 2025, 6:32 pm
Casual workers threaten to resign over poor working conditions
By Otim Moses Casual workers at Kitgum Main Market have threatened to resign on 1st April 2025 due to poor working conditions that put their lives at risk and low pay. According to a letter dated March 27th, 2025, a copy…
24 March 2025, 14:29
Farmers in Lagoro sub county trained on increasing income, reducing risks
By Atoo Julliet Lagoro, Kitgum – Farmers in Lagoro sub county, Kitgum district, convened at the sub county headquarters on Saturday for a comprehensive training session aimed at increasing agricultural income and mitigating farming risks. The event was organised by…
20 March 2025, 5:31 pm
Minister Musenero urges innovators to seize opportunity as UDB launches RISE
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Hon. Monica Musenero, has urged innovators to seize the opportunities provided by Uganda Development Bank (UDB) to realise their dreams. She made these remarks during the launch of the Reshaping…
14 March 2025, 7:16 pm
Cabinet lowers GROW project interest rate as affirmative action for Karamoja
By Stanley Ebele Cabinet has given special consideration to women from the Karamoja, Bukedi, and Busoga subregions by offering a two-percent reduction on the GROW project loan interest rate. The announcement was made during Centenary Bank’s engagement with businesswomen at…
28 February 2025, 11:22 am
Manufacturers urged to uphold government regulations compliance
By Ronald Ssemagonja Last year, the Uganda Manufacturers Association (UMA) initiated a budget dialogue with various manufacturers to address challenges facing the sector. Uganda’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) has the potential to grow from 55 billion to 550 billion dollars…
27 February 2025, 10:21 am
KCCA, ICCIU, holds engagement with private sector players and stakeholders
By Ronald Ssemagonja As part of efforts to address the challenges facing the business community in Kampala, the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), in collaboration with the Islamic Chambers of Commerce and Industry Uganda (ICCIU), held a well-attended meeting yesterday…
25 February 2025, 11:44 am
Mass chicken deaths in Kotido drive prices down
Poultry farmers in Kotido district are struggling with losses due to the widespread death of poultry, particularly chickens. According to some farmers, the unknown disease kills chickens within days of showing symptoms, which include watery diarrhoea, weight loss, and loss…