Author: Johnson Thembo
President Yoweri Museveni has showered praises on his wife Janet Kataaha Museveni for what he called the remarkable transformation of the ministry of Education and Sports. He made the remarks Monday while flagging off athletes who are going to represent Uganda in the Commonwealth games in Birmingham, UK. Museveni, who kept referring to his wife as “maama” noted that as a minister, Janet has displayed great leadership skills using teamwork to solve the different challenges that the ministry has been facing for years and posting results nearly in every sub-sector.”I want to thank maama because maama has been able to bring together…
The Archbishop of Church of Uganda, The Most Rev Dr Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu has this evening arrived in East Ruwenzori Diocese for his official pastoral visit. He was welcomed at River Mpanga bridge at the boarder of Kabarole and Kamwenge Districts by Bishop George and Maama Juliet Turyasingura, Rt. Rev. Edward Bamucwanira (Bishop Emeritus – East Ruwenzori) and Maama Annah Bamucwanira, Rt Rev Geoffrey Rwobusiisi (Bishop Emeritus – Kyangugu in Rwanda) and Maama Canon Mary Rwobusiisi, Clergy and jubilant Christians. The Archbishop was accompanied by Rt Rev Reuben Kisembo the Bishop of Ruwenzori Diocese, Mr. Tushabe Chris Karobwa the…
Our Reporter.One of the main reasons for the early collapse of villages Saccos and Investment groups is poor book keeping. Hell breaks loose whenever the Sacco treasurer loses or conveniently misplaces the company ledger which in turn means there is no track of members’ savings, loans, etc. To save such groups from the mayhem that arises out of these scenarios, Kanzu Code, a software development company and FinTech, introduced Kanzu Banking; an online solution that eases financial management. According to Peter Kakoma, the CEO of Kanzu Code, this platform helps these institutions to manage finances seamlessly in a simple, easy-to-use…
The Financial Year 2021/2022 closed off for the Uganda Registration Services Bureau on a high note. The Bureau surpassed their set targets by over 125% marshalled by improved economic recovery that is enhancing formalization away from the slowdown caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The varied social economic effects of the pandemic in the reporting period had a slow-down impact on most sectors, but strategic interventions reversed the negative trends setting pace for the super performance. Throughout this period, URSB continued to play its core role of formalizing the economy and facilitating private sector development and competitiveness by allowing many, individual…
Uganda Development Bank, the country’s National Development Finance Institution, has today released its 2021 Direct Impact Report highlighting the fundamental role that the Bank continues to play toward Uganda’s sustainable socio-economic transformation and growth. This Direct Impact Report reflects UDB’s work and coverage through job creation, output value, forex, and tax generated by enterprises supported by the Bank. “In the intervening period, the Bank’s investment created and maintained a total of 41,338 jobs, and a total output value of UGX 2.445 trillion was realized. This output value contributed UGX84 billion in form of tax revenue to the government, and forex…
Speaker Anita Among has urged government and the United Nations (UN) to ensure that implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) reaches the most marginalised and vulnerable communities. She said that this will aid the achievement of the desired SDGs. “There should also be credible and timely information of the people and communities left behind so that they can be better targeted by government development programmes, laws and policies, and appropriate attention,” Among said. Among was speaking at the Sustainable Development Goals conference at the Kampala Serena Hotel on 17 June 2022. The event is being held under the theme,…
The Electoral Commission has released the programme for conducting the by-election of Member of Parliament for Bukimbiri County Constituency, Kisoro District. The by–election programme will commence with an update of the National Voters’ Register from Monday 20th to Friday 24th June, 2022 at update stations in each of the twenty-four (24) parishes in Bukimbiri County. The Commission has appointed Friday 24th June 2022 as the cut-off date for applying for registration as a voter and for transfer of voting location in the County. The registration and transfer of voters from one polling station to another within Bukimbiri County will not take place…
By Our writerAway from its negative consequences, the COVID-19 pandemic was an eye-opener to individuals and businesses. It brought the role and overall importance of digital financial services (DFS) at the forefront. Further, the pandemic opened opportunities for Financial Technology companies (FinTechs) to come up with innovative solutions that have since transformed the way people make and receive payments. Among FinTechs benefiting from this wave is Silicon Savannah Limited, a technology company whose Silicon Pay solution is easing payments for several businesses. According to the Silicon Pay Chief Executive Officer, Patrick Settuba, the firm offers a fully integrated suite of…
President Yoweri Kaguta Musevni has tasked all armed forces to hold their positions as war in the Democratic republic of Congo takes a twist. This information was revealed but Commander of Land forces, Lt. Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba via his twitter handle last evening. According to the first-son, they are ready to act as instructed, as they wait for the final declaration for the Kenyan President H.E Uhuru Kenyatta who doubles as the chairperson of the East African Community. “President Museveni has instructed me and all UPDF forces to hold all our positions in the DRC! We shall do exactly that!…
The Electoral Commission has extended the deadline for the registration of women voters for purposes of participating in the village/cell Women Councils and Committees Elections, 2022. In a statement released on 13th June 2022, the Commission Chairman, Justice Simon Byabakama, said that the compilation (registration) exercise that commenced on Friday 10th June 2022 and was scheduled to close Monday, 13th Jun1e 2022, would now go on for an extra four days, until June 17th, 2022. “The Electoral Commission is compiling a Register of Women Residents in each village/cell across Uganda to enable all willing female residents aged 18 years and,…