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The Race to Resilience Campaign has announced the Green Africa Youth Organization (GAYO) as its first youth-led initiative partner. The partnership is part of a global initiative that aims to enhance the resilience of 4 billion people from vulnerable groups and communities by 2030. This collaboration marks a significant milestone for GAYO, as it aligns with the organization’s mission to empower youth for environmental sustainability and community development. GAYO is incredibly proud to join the Race to Resilience campaign and contribute to its mission of building resilience for a more sustainable future. This partnership will further amplify theeffort to empower…
Over 400 young individuals have been empowered through solar installation and Productive Use of Electricity (PUE) training sessions, a testament to the success of the ‘VET Toolbox’ project. This initiative, under the umbrella of the GIZ WE4D (German Development Cooperation – Employment Promotion for Women for the Green Transformation in Africa) program, is a collaborative effort co-financed by the European Union and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). It aims to foster employment by enhancing skills in line with private sector investments and involves both private and public sector partners across 11 African countries. In Uganda,…
The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has launched its third quarterly Rule of Law Report. This was during the 15th Annual Rule of Law symposium at the Golden Tulip Hotel in Kampala on Friday. The report highlighted the state of the Rule of Law within the country and the different interventions ULS has taken to uphold the rule of law. Rule of Law is a fundamental constitutional principle that emphasizes the importance of a just, fair, and orderly society governed by laws. It establishes that all individuals and entities, including governments and institutions, are subject to and accountable under the…
Glovo, one of the world’s leading multi-category platforms, today announced “The Couriers Pledge” launch in Uganda, a commitment by the company to increase the social rights and benefits available to all registered couriers. Since the initiation of the program in 2021, The Couriers Pledge has impacted more than 22,000 couriers across different markets where Glovo operates. Over the past year, couriers from Ghana and Kenya have been taking advantage of a variety of benefits, and now Ugandan couriers will have their chance to experience them as well. The project has been officially launched in Uganda, focusing on safety courses, improved…
Right after the Obamas left the white house, they purchased a luxurious brick mansion in the upscale Kalorama neighbourhood of DC. This gorgeous 1920s home reportedly cost the former President $8.1 million. Click through to take a look inside. The front door shows its unique characters with a large wrought iron door, wall sconces, and the beautiful patina copper awning. The beautiful black and white marble floor makes the home feel luxurious from the moment you step in. The Obamas’ new 8,200-square-foot house comes with numerous spaces for the family to kick back and relax, such as this large living…
Two Justices of the Appellate Court have directed Daily Monitor newspaper to pay Pius Bigirimana, a total sum of shs 450 million as compensatory damages for defaming him in a series of articles published on several dates between 2012 and 2015. Bigirimana at a time served as Permanent Secretary to the Office of the Prime Minister before he was transferred to Gender Ministry in the same capacity. Currently he is the Secretary to the Judiciary. The judgment delivered on Thursday by Deputy Registrar comes on heels of an appeal by Daily Monitor challenging the judgement of the High Court judge…
America’s Cable News Network (CNN) Channel ranked Uganda as one of the top destinations in world to visit in the year 2023 by CNN Travel. CNN Travel stressed that Uganda’s focus on community and adventure tourism explains why it is such an unmissable opportunity for a tourist to visit the country in 2023 on a traveller’s circuit across the African continent. “There is considerable change brewing in Uganda’s travel offerings at the moment with the country christened the pearl of Africa now looking beyond the traditional staples of safari and wildlife spotting to appeal to both regional and international visitors,”.…
The Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority (PPDA) has been selected to host the 14th annual East African Procurement Forum and introduce the East African Business Expo to take place from 23rd to 26th March, 2023 at Kololo Independence grounds in Kampala Uganda. The East African Procurement Forum (EAPF) is an event which gathers Heads of public procurement regulatory bodies from the East African Community (EAC) member states and other participants on an annual basis. The East African Procurement Forum and East African Business Expo is an opportunity to share experiences and challenges with the aim of improving…
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By Sylvia Mulinge A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity of visiting one of our hybrid network sites located in Luweero district approximately 60km out of Kampala. This site, which early next year shall be converted to a 100% low carbon emission site, currently employs 40 solar panels to serve a rural population of over 22,000 people in areas of Nakigonza and Tongo in Zirobwe sub-county. At MTN Uganda, we are strong proponents of protecting the environment we operate in. We recognize the adverse effects of climate change on the communities we operate in and in turn the business…