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Stanbic Bank recently donated an assortment of items worth UGX 16 million to the Wakiso-based Gem Foundation, a non-profit organization providing a safe haven for abandoned, neglected, and abused children with special needs. The items included medical supplies and foodstuffs dedicated to enhance the welfare of vulnerable children in Uganda. For the last three years, the bank has designated October as the L.O.V.E Month, during which it celebrates their customers and engages in activities that give back to the community. The bank organizes customer forums, regional market days, and corporate social investment initiatives and also offers exciting rewards to selected…

The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has today launched its Livelihoods Support Project, an initiative through which it will recruit workers in the informal sector that are outside the social security coverage in Uganda. During the launch in Otuke district on Friday, the NSSF Managing Director, Patrick Ayota said that once implemented across the country, the Livelihoods project will, in the long run contribute to the Fund’s strategic objective of enrolling at least 50% of Uganda’s working population by 2035. “The Fund recognises that we must onboard the informal sector into the social security net, particularly those involved in small-scale…

Engineer Patrick Oboi Amuriat, the leader of the opposition Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) party, has abandoned the 2026 presidential bid and announced his endorsement for MP Nathan Nandala Mafabi, the party secretary general, as the FDC flag bearer 2026. Amuriat made the announcement during a press conference held at Najjankumbi Kampala on Monday, September 30, 2024, where he expressed his confidence in Mafabi’s leadership capabilities and vision for the country. “After careful consideration and discussions with my supporters, I believe that Nandala Mafabi is the right candidate to lead our party and the nation towards a brighter future,” Amuriat…

Leaders from various Savings and Credit Cooperative Organizations (SACCOs) have commended Stanbic Bank for its commitment to empowering and skilling members of the SACCO community. The event held at Tuzza Hotel in Bushenyi brought together over 100 leaders from across the West Ankole Region, who gathered for a financial literacy training organized by Stanbic Bank under its Financial Fitness Academy arm. The SACCOs present were from districts of Rukungiri, Mitooma, Rubirizi, Sheema, Bushenyi and Buhweju. Turyamureeba Paul Kahigi, the Chairperson Board of Kyamuhunga People’s SACCO expressed his gratitude for the initiative, noting that the training has significantly impacted their ability…

In the face of the escalating Mpox outbreak, East African leaders are joining forces to combat the spread of the disease. The Interdisciplinary Consortium for Epidemic Research (ICER) through the Science, Technology, and Innovation Secretariat (STI) is hosting a critical symposium in Kampala, Uganda, bringing together top researchers, policymakers, and health experts from across the region. The World Health Organisation’s declaration of Mpox as a public health emergency of international concern has sounded the alarm, prompting swift action from regional leaders. Africa’s CDC’s designation of Mpox as a Public Health Emergency of Continental Security underscores the situation’s urgency. Uganda’s President…

The NRM National Treasurer, Amb.Barbara Nekesa has praised the party’s Chairman for Namutumba district Hajji Gusongoirye Siraj for his exceptional contribution to the development of the people of Busoga subregion. Hon. Nekesa commended the Chairman on Sunday as she graced his thanksgiving function Organised at Ivukula town Council headquarters in Namutumba district to thank God for enabling him to live an impactful life to the NRM, Busoga and the country at large. “Hajji Gusongoirye is one of our fighters in the NRM party. He is a committed cadre to the core ideological values that the party stands for,” Nekesa said. …

In a bid to bridge the digital divide, leading telecom infrastructure provider ATC Uganda, in collaboration with the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, has launched a Digital Community at San Giovanni School, Kanungu. This brings the total number of Digital Communities set up by ATC to drive digital inclusion to 42 across the country. A Digital Community is a digitally connected space equipped with computers and internet providing instructor-led computer lessons and digital skilling to underserved communities with an aim to improve quality of life in the communities providing free internet access and various digital resources to the local…

The National Resistance Movement (NRM) secretariat leaders have asked the people of Lango to support the ruling party in the next elections to enable the government to complete the ongoing projects. The team led by the NRM Electoral Commission Chairman, Dr. Tanga Odoi made a plea yesterday in Dokolo district as they traversed the subregion assessing the implementation of government programs like the success of the Fisheries Protection Unit(FPU), the Parish Development Model, Emyooga, road construction among others. Dr. Tanga who was impressed by the steady progress so far said works shall go on uninterrupted in the next five year…

MTN Uganda, in partnership with Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom, yesterday launched the MTN County Bicycle Races and the Enganda Football Tournament at the Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom Headquarters. These highly anticipated calendar events aim at fostering cultural preservation and social-economic transformation within the Kingdom. This year, MTN Uganda has contributed Ushs. 247 million towards supporting both the bicycle races and the football tournament, reaffirming its long-standing partnership with the Kingdom. The County Bicycle Races and the Enganda Football Tournament will be held across the 15 counties of Bunyoro Kitara, engaging local communities through healthy competition and promoting unity while rewarding outstanding participants.…

Parliament has reconsidered and passed two Bills that were returned by the President in July 2024. The Higher Education Students’ Financing (Amendment) Bill, 2024 and The National Commission for UNESCO (Amendment) Bill, 2024 were passed during plenary on Thursday, 26 September 2024 after a debate on reports by Hon. James Kubeketerya, the Chairperson of the Committee on Education and Sports. The students’ financing Bill seeks to mainstream functions of the Higher Education Students’ Financing Board (HESFB) into the Ministry of Education and Sports, in order to give effect to government policy on rationalisation. One of the President’s concern in the…