Bank of Uganda Grants License to Armada Credit Bureau Limited, Marking the Fourth Credit Bureau in the Country
In a noteworthy development within Uganda’s financial landscape, the Bank of Uganda (BoU) has officially issued an operating license to Armada Credit Bureau (Armada CRB), solidifying its status as the fourth credit bureau in the country. This…
Lubaga South MP Aloysius Mukasa Dismisses Debt Claims as Malicious Propaganda
Aloysius Mukasa Talton Gold, the Member of Parliament for Lubaga South, has categorically rejected allegations of financial indebtedness, dismissing the accusations as malicious propaganda orchestrated by political adversaries aiming to undermine his…
Proposed Alcohol Control Bill To Challenge Uganda’s High Alcohol Consumption
Uganda, known for its high alcohol consumption rates globally, is facing a potential shift with the introduction of a stringent alcohol trading and consumption bill in Parliament. The Alcoholic Drinks Control Bill 2023, presented by Sarah Opendi, the…
Government Fails to Establish Sugar Board, Cites Funding Shortfall
The government’s efforts to set up a Sugar Board to regulate the sugar industry have been hindered by a lack of funds, according to the Minister of State for Finance (Privatization and Investment), Evelyn Anite. The Minister explained that despite…
Pastor Senyonga Urges DPP to Ensure Equal Justice, Reopen Complaint File Against Pastor Kayanja
Pastor Jackson Senyonga, the lead pastor of Christian Life Church, has called on the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) to uphold equal justice by reopening the closed complaint file of youths accusing Pastor Robert Kayanja of Rubaga Miracle Center…
Lawmakers Call for Comprehensive Approach to Address Gender-Based Violence, Highlighting Neglected Needs of Men
Lawmakers have stressed the importance of adopting an all-encompassing strategy to combat Gender-Based Violence (GBV), pointing out that existing efforts predominantly focus on women, neglecting the concerns of men. During a plenary sitting on November…
Parliament Urges Improved Banking Access for Successful Implementation of Parish Development Model
Members of Parliament have advocated for enhanced access to banking services to facilitate the smooth disbursement of funds to beneficiaries under the Parish Development Model (PDM) program. During the debate on the Report of the Committee on Public…
ChopGaming’s BetPawa Recognized at URA Awards
Chop Gaming Ltd, operating as BetPawa in Uganda, secured the runner-up position at the Excel Award during the Taxpayers Appreciation Awards Ceremony organized by the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA). Acknowledging the honor, Mr. Allan Tumushabe,…
LRA Rebel Kony’s Family Want To Meet President Museveni
The family of Lord Resistance Army commander Joseph Kony is seeking a second meeting with President Yoweri Museveni, expressing concerns over their continued poor living conditions. This request comes less than three months after the initial meeting at…
Minister of Science Dr Musenero Presides Over KIU’s 28th Graduation Ceremony
On Saturday, November 25, 2023, the Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation, Dr. Monica Musenero, presided over the 28th graduation ceremony at Kampala International University (KIU) main campus in Kampala. Approximately 1862 graduates received…