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The Uganda Journalists’ Association (UJA) has joined hundreds of Ugandans in mourning the passing of its esteemed former president, Joseph Tamale Mirundi. Tamale died on Tuesday evening at approximately 11:40 PM at the age of 60. Mirundi, a prominent figure in Ugandan journalism and a senior presidential advisor, leaves behind a legacy of unwavering commitment to press freedom and integrity. In a heartfelt statement, UJA President Mathias Rukundo expressed the association’s condolences to Mirundi’s family and the broader media community. “We convey our heartfelt sympathies to the family, the entire media fraternity, and the nation at large, upon the sudden…
All sectors have their unique challenges. For schools, collecting school fees is a huge problem as many parents can’t pay the school fees promptly. For those in Agriculture, mainly smallholder farmers, access to quality input is a huge pain point while for small-scale traders, access to merchant stock is almost impossible without cash. Nonetheless, the increasing roll-out and fast adoption of financial technology solutions is addressing most of these issues with many unserved and underserved people now able to access these much-needed services and products on credit. One of the financial technology start-ups that have come to address issues faced…
Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU) is going the distance in its partnership with the Tusker Lite Mount Rwenzori Marathon as it once again steps forward as the official hydration partner for the upcoming third edition of the race. The marathon, known for its scenic route and cultural immersion, will take place on 24 August in the Kasese district, where runners will cover distances of 42km, 21km, 10km and 5km. CCBU, a subsidiary of Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA), will hydrate runners throughout the marathon by providing Rwenzori Pure Natural Mineral Water to all participants. This marks three consecutive years that the company…
The MTN Busoga Masaza Cup weekend action served up a mix of drama, tight defenses, and some unexpected interruptions, as fans across the region were treated to a thrilling display of local football talent. Saturday: Rain Stops Play as Bugabula and Bukono Clash is Abandoned In one of the most anticipated matchups of the Mawembe Hill group, home side Bukono took on Bugabula at the Ivukula Sub-County grounds. The match, which kicked off in sunny conditions at 4:03 PM, saw Bukono strike first blood when Collins Wandera capitalized on a defensive mishap to slot home a rebound just three minutes…
One of the main pain points faced by small businesses in Uganda is the high cost of rent for stalls and business space. The cheap stalls are not marketable while the marketable stalls are out of reach for small businesses. Nonetheless, technology is solving some of these issues through democratizing advertising and general access to market information. Among the platforms that are spearheading this is Merchandise Uganda; a free online marketplace where sellers and buyers meet and transact. When you have a business or products to sell, you just visit the Merchandise Uganda platform and open a shop. A seller/trader…
MTN Uganda, through the MTN Foundation, is proud to announce the launch of the second phase of the MTN Changemakers Initiative, a transformative program designed to drive positive social change across Uganda. This new phase will see an investment of UGX 500 million, dedicated to supporting 25 new projects in 20 districts in various regions including Kampala, Buganda, Bunyoro, Toro, Ankole, Kigezi, West Nile, Lango, Acholi, Karamoja, Teso, Elgon, North Bukedi, and Busoga, building upon the success of the first phase. The MTN Changemakers Initiative, which began in July last year, embodies MTN Uganda’s deep commitment to uplifting and empowering…
MultiChoice Uganda, the home of great Pay-TV entertainment, has today, announced, the start of the New Football Season which will kick-off with a highly anticipated derby match between Manchester City and Manchester United, in the FA Charity Shield on Saturday August 10th, in London. Announcing the new season at Kalerwe town in Kampala, Rinaldi Jamugisa, PR and Communications Manager at MultiChoice Uganda, said, the match, which pits the winners of the Premier League against the winners of the FA Cup will mark the beginning of what promises to be a more exciting football season. Football fans in Uganda and across…
Uganda is an agro based economy and thus efforts to modernize and transform agriculture are always well received. With more than 60 per cent of Uganda’s work force involved in agriculture, it is always refreshing to engage with stakeholders that using technology to the change the fortunes of this industry. In Eastern Uganda, large and smallholder farmers now have access to quality inputs and market information thanks to Essymart Africa. Essymart Africa is an agricultural technology enterprise that is focused on providing smallholder farmers with access to quality farm inputs at competitive prices such as stress tolerant seeds, organic fertilizers…
The Uganda Chamber of Mines & Petroleum (UCMP) has welcomed new leaders on its Board of Trustees (BOT) and Governing Council during its Annual General Meeting held on July 31 in Kampala, it said in a media statement on August 9. The newly elected leaders will serve for two years, it said. Mr. Patrick Mweheire and Mr. Nicholas Ecimu were elevated to the Board of Trustees. Mr. Mweheire from Stanbic previously served as the Chairman of the Governing Council for three years, while Mr. Ecimu served as a Council Member for eight years. The BOT is Chaired by Hon. Richard…
Uganda Development Bank, the country’s national Development Finance Institution and the recipient of the Best Bank in East Africa 2024 Award, has marked a significant milestone today with the graduation of 60 participants from its inaugural Enterprise Development Program (EDP). This diverse group of participating businesses, including SMEs, women, and youth enterprises, reflects the inclusive nature of the program and its potential to contribute to Uganda’s economic growth. EDP is a cornerstone initiative of UDB’s Business Acceleration for Successful Entrepreneurship (BASE) designed to foster business growth and enhance investment readiness through an incubator model. Incubation of the first cohort, graduating…