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In its ongoing commitment to celebrate and empower women-led businesses, Equity Bank today hosted its fourth Women’s Month event in Gulu City. The event, dubbed Abakyala Ku Ntikko celebrates women in business through a series of special events aimed at empowering and enabling women in small-scale businesses to grow and thrive. In alignment with the International Women’s Day theme of investing in women, and accelerating progress, Equity Bank is focusing on supporting women in the micro-segment. The Abakyala Ku Ntikko features inspirational speakers, financial literacy training sessions, and exhibitions showcasing products from women customers supported by the Bank. The first…

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MTN Uganda, as part of its MTN Changemakers initiative, has announced a significant contribution to the fight against substance abuse and addiction at Makerere University, Uganda’s oldest institution of higher learning. The telecommunications giant is supporting Primetime Students Development Services Ltd (PSDS) with a support valued at UGX 19.8 million. This contribution includes a state-of-the-art public address system and assorted tools aimed at enhancing PSDS’s efforts in curbing drug abuse through innovative edutainment methods. PSDS, initiated by Pr. Martin Ssempa in 2020, stands at the forefront of addressing critical student issues at Makerere University, including drug addiction, through edutainment. The…

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Stanbic Bank Uganda has announced the official commencement of the 9th edition of the esteemed National Schools Championship (NSC). This call for application event took place on Monday 18th March 2024 during a meeting of Municipal and District Education Officers (DEOs) convened at the National Teachers College Muni in Arua City. The National Schools Championship is an education programme under Stanbic Bank’s Corporate Social Investment. It aims to provide a holistic approach to learning and capacity development for students and teachers in secondary schools in various areas including; Career growth and development, Financial education, Business and Entrepreneurship, Teacher training and…

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The Directorate of CID has increased the reward offered for the arrest, or credible information that can lead to the arrest of Lujja Bbosa Tabula, aged 38, who is wanted for allegedly masterminding the murder by shooting Eng. Daniel Bbosa, a businessman and former “NDIGA” Clan leader, from Ugx 10 million to Ugx 20 million. The sources obtained so far from the public have not yielded fruit. We also want to urge the suspect to turn in and defend himself. The longer he stays in hiding, the guiltier and more desperate he becomes. This could easily lead him to commit…

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MTN MoMo, in collaboration with Salaam TV, hosted a special Ramadan dinner last night to announce their support for pilgrims through a partnership with the Haji-Umra Bureau. The event, held at the prestigious Serena Hotel in Kampala, brought together leaders from the Muslim community, representatives from MTN Uganda and Salaam TV, and other distinguished guests. The dinner served as a platform to unveil MTN Uganda’s commitment to sponsoring Muslims for Umrah, a pilgrimage to Mecca, in partnership with the Haji-Umra Bureau. The Speaking at the event, Sarah Okwi Bateta the Chief Financial Officer of MTN MoMo, highlighted the significance of…

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The Rt Hon. Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among and His Excellency the President, Gen. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni held a strategic meeting at State House in Entebbe. This meeting came in the middle of the unpopular Parliament exhibition social media campaign that has seen the August House on the spot over unrealistic expenses. During the meeting, the two leaders discussed various topics and explored ways in which the two arms can work collaboratively to deliver on the set mandate for the good of the people. The Speaker expressed gratitude to the President for his continuous guidance in ensuring tranquility.

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Social activist Jimmy Spire Ssentongo has responded to Kira Municipality Law Maker Hon. Ssemujju Ibrahim Nganda. Nganda had issued a statement distancing himself from the controversial Parliament exhibition allegations pinning him for screwing taxpayers money through unnecessary travels abroad. According to Spire, attention was put to Ssemujju than any other lawmaker because he is the people’s darling, held in high esteem. Below is the entire statement. MY RESPONSE TO HON. SSEMUJU I’ve read your response to allegations that came up against you in the #UgandaParliamentExhibition. I commend you for responding and trying to clarify on some of the issues. It…

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The world-famous Ugandan dance troupe, The Ghetto Kids, made history during Commonwealth Day as they performed to the Prince William and Queen Camilla. Aged 7-14, the young dancers put on a characteristically high-energy show of the kind which won over the hearts of the British public at last year’s Britain’s Got Talent finals. The performance was part of wider celebrations to mark the 75th annual Commonwealth Day, kicking off a week of activities around the globe. Along with their stage talents, The Ghetto Kids bring a message of hope in the fight against malaria, a disease they have first-hand experience of…

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In the heart of Uganda’s bustling capital, Kampala, a hushed storm has swept through the venerable halls of the Parliament, unraveling a tale of intrigue, allegations, and a silence that echoed louder than any spoken words. The source of this storm is none other than the exposé unleashed by exhibitors on social media, unmasking the alleged corruption that lurked within the sacred walls of the Ugandan Parliament. Whereas the allegations points to many leaders including the Speaker of Parliament, Rt Hon Anita Among and other lawmakers both in ruling party and opposition, the Speaker has not come out to respond…

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Standard Bank has been ranked as the most valuable banking brand in Africa in 2024. This is the third consecutive year that Standard Bank has been ranked first in Africa Brand Finance’s annual ranking of the world’s Top 500 Banking Brands. The bank also increased its brand value by 12.4% in the last year to reach over $1.9 billion US dollars. This places Standard Bank as first in Africa and 138th in the world, up 7 places from 145th in 2023. Every year, Brand Finance assesses 5 000 of the biggest brands across the world, and publishes nearly 100 reports,…

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