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By Felix Oketcho African Banker magazine has shortlisted Uganda Development Bank [UDB] Managing, Director Patricia Ojangole among this year’s edition of its annual African Banker Awards. Ojangole has been nominated in the categories of African Banker of the Year and ‘SME Bank of the Year, respectively. The Cooperative Bank of Kenya Ltd., Kenya Commercial Bank, Ecobank have also been nominated under the various categories. The 2025 winners will be made known during the official gala ceremony scheduled for May 28th in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, as part of the official programme of the Annual Meetings of the African Development Bank. The 2025 edition of…
Following asuccessful concert on Valentines Day at the Serena Hotel in Kampala Naava Grey has announced plans to hold another concert on 31st December at Sheraton Hotel for her fans who couldn’t attend the first one, Naava Grey is a renowned Ugandan musician celebrated for her soulful voice, unique musical style, and significant contributions to the East African music scene. Born Naava Zziwa, she adopted the stage name Naava Grey and has become one of Uganda’s most beloved artists. Naava Grey was born and raised in Uganda, where she developed a passion for music at a young age. Her early…
The formal inauguration mass for Pope Leo XIV will be held in St. Peter’s Square on May 18, the Vatican said in a statement. Prior to the ceremony, Leo XIV, who was elected the day before at the conclave, will hold audiences with the diplomatic corps, and earlier still, with international journalists who have been covering recent events in the Vatican. Robert Francis Prevost was elected the 267th pope of the Roman Catholic Church, taking the name Pope Leo XIV in a momentous decision announced onMay 8, 2025. He succeeds Pope Francis, who passed away on Easter Monday. The former…
The Executive Director of National Identification Regulatory Authority (NIRA)Rosemary Kisembo, has asked students to participate in the forth coming mass identity card enrollment exercise scheduled for 27th May. Officiating at the two-day inter-school debate competition at Kitante Hill School in Kampala, emphasizing the urgent need for youth participation in the national ID registration drive. “With 18.2 million Ugandans, most of them under the age of 17, still unregistered, this is a call for the youths to be visible, vocal, and valid. A National Identification Number (NIN) is a gateway to education, healthcare, employment, and full participation in our nation’s growth.…
The Ministry of Lands has acquired 50 square miles of land in the Buganda Sub-region to permanently settle bibanja holders. This move aims to address ongoing disputes between landlords and tenants. Lands Minister Judith Nabakooba announced the land purchase, stating that funds from the Land Fund were used to buy the land in various districts within Buganda. “Some people have been claiming that the Land Fund is for other regions and has not benefited people in Buganda. This is not true. There is evidence that several landlords have been compensated so that they can leave the sitting tenants to settle…
National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) has issued a new directive prohibiting the use of the title “Doctor” by individuals awarded honorary doctorates in Uganda. This move follows growing concern over the misuse of honorary degrees by recipients, particularly in professional and academic settings. The NCHE emphasized that honorary degrees, awarded as a form of recognition for extraordinary contributions to society, cannot be used in a way that implies academic qualifications or professional standing. In a statement issued on May 7, 2025, Professor Joy C. Kwesiga, NCHE Chairperson, clarified that these awards should not be used for academic, professional, or…
Acomprehensive census of mountain gorillas and chimpanzees in the Bwindi-Sarambwe ecosystem has officially commenced. The exercise, led by the Jane Goodall Institute and the International Gorilla Conservation Programme (IGCP)a coalition of Conservation International, Fauna & Flora, and the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) aims to assess the population of chimpanzees in the region, the only known area where endangered mountain gorillas, chimpanzees, and humans coexist. Ivan Tumuhimbise, World Wild Fund Country Director, emphasized that the census is not only about counting primates but also about enhancing local scientific expertise. “This initiative will reduce reliance on foreign laboratories and set…
Property mogul Sudhir Ruparelia has announced plans to construct a symbolic building titled Inara Tower in remembrance of late Rajiv Ruparelia’s only daughter, Inara. The announcement was made during Rajiv’s cremation ceremony held on Tuesday, May 06, at the Hindu Crematorium in Lugogo, “Rajiv, I know your greatest love was Inara (Rajiv’s daughter and only child); you were dying for Inara, you did so much for Inara, and I promise you, will take care of Inara. You wanted an Inara tower for Inara, and that will be our next project. We are going to look after Inara,” Sudhir stressed. “I…
Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have signed a landmark agreement to strengthen border security and enhance cooperation between districts along their shared frontier. The deal, inked on Monday in Mahagi Territory, Eastern Ituri Province, seeks to curb cross-border crimes, regulate illegal movement of goods, and promote peace in the region. Leaders from both nations emphasized the need to address insecurity along the porous borders, which has disrupted trade and threatened stability. The signing ceremony was attended by Gen. Taban Amin, Deputy Director General for Special Operations in Uganda’s Internal Security Organisation (ISO), and Catherine Akumu Mavejjina, MP…
The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) in Uganda has given Manufacturers of plastic bottled water six months to transit to glass bottled water brands ahead of total ban on plastics takes shape this December. NEMA Executive Director Dr Akankwasa Barigye says Nema has embarked on amending CAP 181 of Environmental protection law to have total ban of single use plastic commonly known as Kaveera and other plastic bottles. “While the current National Environment Act prohibits the local manufacture, importation, exportation, use, or reuse of plastic carrier bags and products made of polymers of ethene (polythene) and polypropylene below 30 microns,…