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The Balunywa Foundation Leadership Academy, a transformative platform dedicated to equipping young Ugandan leaders with practical life skills, is bearing fruits for the future. Last week the academy held its graduation ceremony for the 10+3 Cohort, celebrating 17 graduates (3 women and 14 men) at the Foundation’s premises in Kasolo, Iganga Municipality. Minister for East African Community Affairs, Rt. Hon. Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga,urged the graduates to utilize the leadership skills they have acquired to benefit their communities and inspire others. “The skills you have acquired here self-confidence, empathy, team building, ICT, interpersonal skills, and effective communication are tools that…
In an effort to impact society, Clarke International University will hold inaugural Alumni Awards this December to help inspire current students and former graduates become change makers. CIU Alumni Association Patron, Everyn Ayot, invites all CIU alumni to join them in recognizing outstanding graduates at the Alumni Gala Awards this December. “Nominate your fellow alumni who have made an impact, and mark your calendars for the celebration on December 13, 2024,” Ayot said at the recent Alumni Gala Award Dinner launch in Muyenga. “This celebration is a continuation of success and contributions of our alumni while strengthening the enduring…
In a bid to combat widespread fraudulent transactions and strengthen the verification of land ownership, the Ugandan government has introduced new land registration rules for obtaining special certificates of title. The move comes as a response to the increasing disputes and challenges associated with the issuance of special titles, particularly in districts like Wakiso and Mukono. Lands Minister Judith Nabakooba, alongside the commissioners for land registration, survey and mapping, issued directives emphasising on-site visits for physical diligence before special titles are granted. The land registration rules, unveiled on November 28, are a proactive measure to address the rising controversies surrounding…
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has accepted an invitation from his Egyptian counterpart , His Excellency, Abdel Fattah El-Sisi to attend the Nile Basin States Summit in Cairo next year. The Egyptian President’s invitation was formally delivered by Dr. Badr Abdelatty, Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration, and Egyptian Expatriates, whom President Museveni received today at State House, Entebbe. This summit, as the highest decision-making body of the Nile Basin Initiative, is seen as crucial for addressing political issues and coordinating the effective management of the basin’s water resources. The gathering will bring together 11 Heads of State from the…
In abid to solve Karamoja region food insecurity situation, European Union has sunk shs 20billion into Karamoja food security project. Agriculture Permanent Secretary Maj Gen. David Kyomukama said the project titled “Improving food security and resilience of food production systems in Karamoja” said there is great need to fast truck the implementation of this project since the Country has lost a significant amount of time from planned 2023 to date. “I implore all the various stake holders involved in the implementation of this project to put maximum attention and efforts in this project in order to benefit the intended…
Uganda has registered impressive success in combating the HIV/AIDS epidemic have made significant strides, yet crucial gaps remain, particularly in preventing mother-to-child transmission of the virus. According to latest statistics, 4,700 children were born with HIV, despite extensive preventative measures aimed at curbing this transmission route. This figure highlights the challenges the country continues to face as it works towards ending the HIV epidemic by 2030. Dr. Vincent Bagambe from UAC says that delays in seeking antenatal care, mothers contracting the virus after becoming pregnant, and poor adherence to HIV treatment during pregnancy are reversing gains in the fight…
In a landmark ruling, a London court has ruled on behalf of Uganda’s property mogul Sudhir Ruparelia and his Crane Bank Ltd associates. In his 30th October ruling, Mr. Justice Stephen Hofmeyr KC, said it was dismissed in its entirety the reasons submitted by the dfcu Bank and her UK directors, who are targets of the suit, accused of conniving with the Ugandan central bank top officials to sale the defunct Crane Bank Limited at gross undervalue. Mr. Justice Hofmeyr KC ruled: “In the light of the conclusions to which I have come, I do not need to deal…
Judy Mugoya Country Manager for Smart Applications International has advised African governments to embrace Artificial intelligence to deliver fast and effective healthcare services to the public. She says Artificial intelligence (AI) can revolutionize Africa’s healthcare by bridging the gap between patients and doctors. Mugoya made the remarks at the 4th Annual Smart Summit in Kampala where over 500 industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators from 12 countries converged to address Africa’s pressing healthcare challenges. Mugoya said Uganda’s healthcare system faces significant challenges, including a severe shortage of medical professionals. Currently, the doctor-patient ratio stands at approximately 1:25,000, and the nurse-patient…
In a strategic move aimed to beat business competition, Blue Crane Communications (BCC) has launched its “Switch to BCC” campaign by reducing prices on internet packages with increased data. The move aims to increase internet accessibility and affordability in Uganda, where high internet costs have hindered economic growth and digital development. Under the new campaign, which runs until December 2024, BCC is offering fiber home users and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) true unlimited internet packages starting at 50Mbps for UGX 110,000 (approximately $30 USD), 75Mbps for UGX 150,000 ($40 USD), and 100Mbps for UGX 200,000 ($55 USD). “We’re…
In an effort to foster trade relations to boost Uganda’s trade with Serbia, Uganda will hold Permanent trade commission in Kampala in February 2025. In a landmark move,Uganda and the Republic of Serbia have agreed to revive the trade agreement that was signed between the government of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and Uganda seeking to enhance and develop economic cooperation and bilateral relations. H. E. Mr. Tomislav Momirović, Minister for Internal and Foreign Trade of the Republic of Serbia, and Gen. Wilson Mbasu Mbadi, State Minister for Trade signed on behalf of their countries respectively. The two…