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Ugandans hoping to live under their own roof and end renting have a new opportunity to do so with 100% financing from Stanbic Bank, courtesy of a new lending campaign dubbed “Oli Sorted” launched today. The 90-day campaign which targets the back-to-school season also enabled parents to borrow up to UGX 350 million in unsecured personal loans from Stanbic Bank, to support them pay school fees and other attendant expenses. Speaking to the media this morning, Israel Arinaitwe, the Head of Personal Banking at Stanbic Bank said the campaign is a timely response to address the needs of customers who…
The country’s biggest financial institution and the anchor subsidiary of Stanbic Uganda Holdings Limited, was also the recipient of the ‘Innovation Award’, specifically for the impact of the FlexiPay digital platform. On behalf of the bank, Sam Bulenzi, the Head of Information expressed gratitude for the recognition. He reaffirmed the bank’s unwavering commitment to deliver unparalleled services and fostering innovation in the banking industry. Bulenzi said Stanbic Bank has been on a journey to ensure 100% reconciliation of all taxes collected, and digitization has been a key enabler for this objective during the past four years. He said Stanbic’s innovative…
President Yoweri Museveni has been recognised for his efforts towards the global fight against COVID-19. Museveni is expected to receive his award in July during the first-ever international post-COVID-19 conference, according to Ambassador Abbey Walusimbi, the Senior Presidential Advisor on Diaspora Affairs. Walusimbi said the conference is set to take place from July n to 13 in Toronto, Canada. In a statement yesterday, Walusimbi noted that Museveni will be recognised for being a “role model for pandemic containment in Africa.” “The Head of State of the Republic of Uganda, Gen. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, will be honoured with a global award…
The National Resistance Movement (NRM) has been sued over allegations that some top party members are occupying offices illegally. The failure to conduct internal party elections is another allegation that has been fronted by the petitioner for court to decide. The sued party officials, who are members of the party’s top organ, the Central Executive Commiittee (CEC), include Tanga Odoi (chair of the party’s electoral commission), Nassur Gadaffi (chairperson of youth league), Dominic Mafabi Gidudu (chairperson of elder’s league), James Tweheyo (chairperson of worker’s league) and Mwesigwa Rukari (chairperson of entrepreneur’s league). Other sued officials are Maj. Gen. (retired) Jim…
ATC Uganda and Uganda Development Bank (UDB) have today organized a blood donation drive to bolster the much-needed blood bank at Mengo Hospital. Mengo Hospital and Minet are the technical partners in this initiative which is part of a broader effort to increase the availability of safe blood across the nation. This initiative is part of a broader effort to increase the availability of safe blood across the nation. The drive successfully attracted employees from the partner institutions and members of the public, all eager to contribute to this critical cause. According to the World Health Organization’s Global Database on…
The Special Forces Command (SFC) has rubbished summons by Kampala Capital City Authority’s (KCCA) Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago over the state of city roads. They say Lukwago is not in the chain of command and is not responsible for summoning the force, explaining that the contract was given to them by President Yoweri Museveni, the commander-in-chief. The response follows Lukwago’s press briefing on Monday, where he issued summons to the SFC Construction Regiment’s assistant project manager, Lt Eng. Kikomeko Kigongo, over delayed works. Kigongo was expected to appear before the special city executive committee meeting next Wednesday at City Hall,…
The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry, and Fisheries will receive 3 million doses of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccines from Egypt tomorrow, Thursday, to bolster efforts to curb the current outbreak affecting some parts of the country. This was confirmed today in a meeting held by the Agriculture Minister, Hon. Frank Tumwebaze, with a delegation of Egyptian officials at his office in Kampala. The delegation, led by Major General Mohsen Abdel Hakam Azouz, the Director of the Veterinary Service Department in Egypt, assured the Minister that the vaccines would arrive in the country in the afternoon. They revealed that…
Court has for the second time declined to grant bail to Molly Katanga on the grounds that she is not adequately convincing. Molly, who is accused of allegedly murdering her husband, Henry Katanga, had made a second attempt to get bail, saying she needed urgent medical attention. She had daimed that her ailment could not be treated by Luzira Prison medical officers. Katanga, a businessman, succumbed to a gunshot wound sustained on his head on November 2, 2023, at their residence in Mbuya, Kampala. JUDGE’S DECISION Justifying his decision, Justice Isaac Muwata of the Criminal Division of the High Court…
The man suspected of killing five women in Kajjansi on Entebbe Road has recorded an extra-judicial statement at the magistrates’ court, according to a Police officer involved in the investigation. The officer revealed that the suspect, Isaac Niwagaba, claimed he acted alone, contradicting earlier Police statements on Monday indicating the involvement of three other accomplices. NO CLEAR MOTIVE Police have not yet established a clear motive for the murders. Investigations are ongoing, with Police teams probing various locations Niwagaba allegedly visited, including those of witchdoctors where he is believed to have sought cleansing rituals. During initial interrogations, Niwagaba appeared to…
The Office of the Academic Registrar, Makerere University has released admission lists for Government sponsored students for the Academic Year 2024/2025. The Office has also released Cut Off Points for Government Admissions. Below are lists of candidates admitted to the respective courses tenable at Makerere University and Makerere University Business School: Below is the full list