6 November 2024, 3:39 pm

English High Court orders Sudhir Ruparelia to provide guarantee to DFCU Bank

By Shadrach Bethel Afayo The English High Court recently made a significant ruling in the ongoing case between DFCU Bank and Crane Bank Limited (CBL), ordering Sudhir Ruparelia, a shareholder of CBL, to provide a personal undertaking and written guarantee…

6 November 2024, 3:18 pm

Yara partners with Ugandan gov’t to boost agricultural standards

By Shadrach Bethel Afayo Yara East Africa recently held a training session at Eureka Hotel, Kampala, aimed at enhancing the expertise of government fertiliser inspectors from Uganda’s Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF). This initiative is part of…

16 October 2024, 4:39 pm

Post Bank and IFDC partner to promote financial resilience in agriculture

By Shadrach Bethel Afayo Post Bank Uganda has partnered with the International Fertiliser Development Center (IFDC) under the Building Resilience and Inclusive Growth of Highland Farming Systems for Rural Transformation (BRIGHT), which is being supported by the Embassy of the…

5 October 2024, 10:34 pm

Mt. Elgon’s hidden treasure: The Musambwa religion

By Shadrach Bethel Afayo When discussing religion and belief, a captivating question often arises: What is the origin of these systems? Have you ever pondered this query and why you adhere to a particular faith? Religion profoundly shapes our understanding…

16 September 2024, 7:21 pm

From tech to tracks: Apollo BW’s journey to globalise Ugandan music

By Shadrach Bethel Afayo  Introduction: Having a dream is one thing; turning that dream into reality is another. Everyone dreams, not just in the sense of going to bed and having visions during sleep. Consider it in the context of…

15 September 2024, 9:31 am

DFCU bank partners with government to implement GROW project

By Shadrach Bethel Afayo DFCU Bank has announced its role as an implementing partner for the Government of Uganda’s GROW Project, an initiative dedicated to supporting women entrepreneurs in scaling their businesses, sustaining self-employment, and creating jobs across the country.…

31 August 2024, 8:27 pm

Premature birth support groups bring hope to Mbale Main Hospital mothers

By Shadrach Bethel Afayo In a groundbreaking initiative, Mbale Main Regional Referral Hospital in Eastern Uganda has introduced psychosocial support groups for mothers of prematurely born children. This initiative by “born on the edge,” led by Dr Kathy Burgoine and…

28 August 2024, 10:28 am

Namisindwa official interdicted for returning Shs1.1b to consolidated fund

By Kenneth Wamatoyi The office of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) in Namisindwa district has suspended Irene Nambuya, the district salaries officer, for causing the return of over Shs 1.1 billion to the national treasury for the last financial year…

19 August 2024, 5:40 pm

The enduring legacy of Iddi Masaba

By Shadrach Bethel Afayo Music, like many arts, has been refined and redeveloped over the years. Genres have emerged, and technological advancements have not only streamlined production but also uncovered hidden talents worldwide. However, this constant evolution has also brought…

22 July 2024, 11:51 am

Bulambuli farmers decry coffee pests and diseases

By Shadrach Bethel Afayo Coffee farmers in the Buginyanya and Bumugibole sub-counties of Bulambuli district have expressed concerns over the increasing prevalence of coffee pests and diseases, negatively impacting their coffee yields. These grievances were aired during an event organised…