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National Social Security Fund asset base has hit shs 25trillion mark, PatrickAyota the funds Managing Director told suppliers in Kampala.The fund now eyes growing the business to 50 trillion by 2035 and countrycoverage by 50%. “We thank God. We thank our staff, various Boards of Directors over theyears, our supervising ministries, and all who have made this possible. Weare now on the brink of a new era – a new day where we aim to redefinewhat’s possible once again. Our next goal is to grow Assets UnderManagement to Ushs 50 trillion by 2035,” Ayota said In 2015, the Fund launched…
National Water and Sewerage Corporation asset base is set to hit shs6.5trillion by 2030, Eng Silver Mugisha NWSC Managing Director hasrevealed. “We have opened Branches Countrywide, to enable our customers’ accessour services easily. Under Kampala Service Area, we have 28 Branches,Central Region – 61, Northern Region -25, Eastern Region – 35 Branchesand Western & South Western Region – 70 Branches,”he emphasized.As of 2024, NWSC’s non-revenue water was 34%, with plans to reduce it to30% by 2029. The total population benefitting from NWSC water supply in2024 was estimated at 18 million, with a target to increase that to 25 millionby 2029.…
Her Royal Highness Sylvia Nagginda Luswata, the Nnaabagereka of Buganda, will hostthe second edition of the Queen’s Ball on May 2, 2025, at Speke Resort ConventionCentre in Munyonyo this Friday May 2 nd . Under the theme “Healing Minds,” the event aims to raise awareness and funds formental health initiatives in Uganda, addressing a critical issue in a country where 14million people face mental health challenges, yet access to care remains limited. The Queen’s Ball, a high-profile fundraising gala, will bring together entrepreneurs,diplomats, corporate leaders, and Buganda Kingdom officials to foster dialogue, reducestigma, and support grassroots mental health efforts. Sylivia…
The Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development is set to avail 10,000 land titles to Hoima residents at a reduced cost to combat the escalating land-grabbing cases in the district. The project that is funded by the World Bank will benefit residents in the various sub-counties in the district, including Kabaale, Buraru, Kyabigambire, Kitoba and Buseruka, among others. The titles will be availed to the local people at reduced cost, not exceeding 85,000 shillings, under the Systematic Land Adjudication and Certification (SLAAC) being implemented by the Ministry of Lands. Sam Mayanja, the Lands State Minister, explains that all arrangements…
President Yoweri Museveni has commended Ugandans who are setting projects to boost Education in the country and promised that the government will always support them. “Institutions like St. Vincent Model College play a pivotal role in nurturing the minds and talents of our youth, preparing them to contribute meaningfully to Uganda’s growth. This college stands as a symbol of what we can achieve when government, religious institutions, and communities collaborate. I commend the efforts of all stakeholders who have worked tirelessly to bring this vision to a reality. The government remains steadfast in its commitment to supporting education institutions,” the…
Prime Minister Rt. Hon. Nabbanja Robinah has lauded the National Resistance Movement (NRM) government for empowering women both politically and economically. “As women we have to thank President Yoweri Museveni and the NRM government that has empowered us on all fronts. We have affirmative programmes aimed at empowering us women right from university to the real world,” said Nabbanja. The Premier made the remarks on Saturday while presiding over the belated Women’s Day celebrations for Kakumiro District held at St. Albert SS grounds in Kakindo Town Council Kakumiro District. Nabbanja said that for every government intervention, women are offered special…
The Prime Minister, Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja has challenged the people of Busoga to embrace government programmes especially those aimed at wealth creation. Nabbanja made the call on Sunday while presiding over the belated Iganga District Women’s Day celebrations held at Iganga Municipal Council Primary School grounds in Iganga Municipality. Nabbanja said that the NRM government had initiated several programmes aimed at improving household incomes of the people. She added that the people of Busoga should get actively involved in government programmes to improve household incomes. “The people of Busoga should utilize the existing government programmes such as the Parish Development…
The Government of Japan has committed approximately $6.6 million to support Uganda’s ongoing efforts to assist refugees and host communities. The funding will also strengthen border health control, improve nutrition in the Karamoja region, enhance waste management, promote women’s empowerment, and support peace, security, and disaster risk reduction. The announcement was made during a joint press conference held at the Office of the Prime Minister, where His Excellency Sasayama Takuya, Ambassador of Japan to Uganda, officially unveiled the contribution under Japan’s Supplementary Budget for 2024–2025. “I am very honored to announce Japan’s Supplementary Budget 2024–2025 contribution to the Government of…
President Yoweri Museveni has promised to allocate funds for Savings Credit and Cooperatives Organisations (SACCOS) formed by graduates from the skilling industrial hubs set up across the country. “In the coming Financial Year ,I direct the State House Comptroller to ensure that these SACCOs are capitalized to allow the trained people practice the skills acquired,” said Museveni The President made the pledge during the commissioning of the Bunyoro Zonal Industrial Hub in Masindi District as he toured Bunyoro sub region to mobilise the residents on wealth creation for sustainable socio-economic transformation. Following the rampant school drop outs, the President decided…
President Yoweri Museveni has asked leaders in the country to support Government’s Universal Education both at Primary and Secondary levels for socio-economic transformation. The President Echoed his call at all the meetings and rallies held in Bunyoro Sub-region during his wealth creation campaign in Bunyoro. The President held his last public rally at Kahunde Playground in Isunga sub county, Kagadi district where he addressed thousands of people who braved the heavy sunshine. While addressing the People of Bunyoro the President urged leaders to implement Free Universal Primary Education (UPE) and Universal Secondary Education (USE) to prevent school dropouts, particularly among…