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The Minister of ICT and National Guidance, Dr. Chris Baryomunsi, has announced plans to investigate telecommunication companies, with the potential for strict penalties due to the continued use of unregistered mobile phone SIM cards in Uganda. The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) was tasked in 2013 with overseeing the mass registration of SIM cards, aimed at curbing criminal activities linked to anonymous phone numbers. However, concerns over the ongoing circulation of unregistered numbers have persisted. “I have spoken with the telecom companies, and they assure me that only authorized numbers are in use, but the evidence suggests otherwise,” Baryomunsi stated. “I…
To overcome the current transformative or disruptive business environment, SMEs have this morning been encouraged to take up more technology-based banking and financing solutions from Equity Bank Uganda. These remarks were made by Mr. James Olany the Strategy & Business Manager at Equity Bank Uganda at a Top 100 SME networking forum held at the Sheraton Kampala where Technology was the main theme for the event. “As a result of emerging technologies such as blockchain technology, cryptocurrencies, artificial intelligence and machine learning, these advancements have not only shaped the operational strategies but also set new standards of how customers are…
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon. Gen. Odongo Jeje Abubakhar, today signed the Host Country Agreement with the African Water and Sanitation Association (AfWASA) to formally establish the African Water and Sanitation Academy in Uganda. This landmark agreement positions Uganda as the headquarters for the Academy, further solidifying the country’s commitment to addressing water and sanitation challenges on the continent. During the signing ceremony at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Offices, Hon. Odongo congratulated AfWASA on this significant achievement and expressed his optimism about the Academy’s role in enhancing water and sanitation services across Africa. He reiterated that Uganda, through…
Stanbic Uganda’s mother company—Standard Bank Group, which is also Africa’s largest bank by assets, has been recognised as one of Time Magazine’s World’s Best Companies and Newsweek’s World’s Most Trustworthy Companies. TIME and Newsweek are esteemed media organisations that have maintained a reputation for exceptional journalism for nearly a century. “These accolades from two iconic global news magazines demonstrate that our determined focus on delivering excellent services for our clients in, across and beyond Africa is being recognised worldwide,” says Sim Tshabalala, Group Chief Executive for Standard Bank Group. Time Magazine’s World’s Best Companies, now in its second iteration, is…
Pebuu, a leading technology firm in Uganda, has announced the expansion of its service network, now operating across more than 320 locations nationwide. By harnessing cutting-edge technology, Pebuu offers real-time tracking and geo-mapping solutions that ensure the efficient management of agents and merchant service points, driving greater operational oversight. Currently, managing over 20,000 agents throughout Uganda, Pebuu’s advanced field management technology is transforming the recruitment, monitoring, and supervision processes for bank agents—vital elements in maintaining a well-regulated financial services landscape. Speaking at the company’s offices in Kololo, John Paul Ssemyalo, CEO of Pebuu, stated “This expansion aligns with our mission…
Uganda Baati, a member of the Safal Group and one of Uganda’s leading building solutions providers has showcased its new-age and innovative cold room storage solutions, the Safcool, at the 5th Bi-Annual Private Sector CEO Forum retreat at Serena Hotel, Kampala on September 13-14, 2024. The event, officiated by H.E Yoweri Kaguta Museveni brought together Uganda’s top business leaders and policymakers to discuss Afro-industrialization and the future of Uganda’s private sector. The Uganda Baati team showcased the Safcool product, an innovative cold room solution that supports industrialization in Africa, particularly in regions facing challenges such as unreliable power supply and…
Today, September 12, Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV celebrates 29 years on the throne as the reigning monarch of the Tooro Kingdom. The cultural event is taking place at the kingdom’s royal palace, Karuziika, in Fort Portal, and marks a significant milestone in his reign. Omukama Oyo, born on April 16, 1992, to the late King Patrick Matthew Kaboyo Olimi III and Queen Mother Best Kemigisa, ascended to the throne at the tender age of three, following his father’s death in 1995. This article provides a comprehensive overview of Omukama Oyo’s reign, highlighting his achievements, contributions to the…
Tooro Kingdom has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) to implement joint agricultural initiatives to transform the region. The signing ceremony, held at the Kingdom’s Parliament in Fort Portal City on Wednesday, was presided over by the Kingdom’s Prime Minister, Mr. Steven Kiyingi Frankston, and the Minister for Agriculture, Hon. Sabiiti Amooti. Representing NARO were the Director General, Dr. Yona Baguma, and the Chairperson of the Governing Council, Dr. William Olaho Mukani. Prime Minister Kiyingi emphasized that the memorandum came at a crucial time to support King Oyo’s ongoing efforts to combat high…
President Yoweri Museveni has urged leaders to prioritize their health, warning that their sudden deaths would be a significant loss for the country. Speaking during a parliamentary session in tribute to the late Sarah Mateke Nyirabashitsi, the former Minister of State for Defence and Veteran Affairs, Museveni emphasized that the death of a leader creates challenges and leaves a void that must be filled. “Leaders must pay close attention to their health. In Nyirabashitsi’s case, she sought medical attention, but it was a bit late. She was preparing to embark on a long journey despite having a serious medical condition,”…
Lawmakers have renewed their call to tackle the increasing number of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), which continue to claim lives, as Parliament paid tribute to the late State Minister of Defence, Hon. Sarah Mateke Nyirabashitsi. Hon. Nyirabashitsi, who also served as the Kisoro District Woman Representative in Parliament, passed away due to a heart attack on Saturday, 7 September 2024. Prime Minister and Leader of Government Business, Robinah Nabbanja, while moving the motion to honor Nyirabashitsi, highlighted the serious impact of NCDs, such as cancer, diabetes, and hypertension, which though preventable, are leading causes of death. “As we remember our fallen…