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The Minister of Trade has urged Manufacturers to acquire relevant standards in their production chain to boost trade. “As we celebrate the World Standards Day, I urge all stakeholders across various sectors of the economy to acquire and implement the relevant standards and this will promote and boost their businesses for a better and more sustainable economy,” Francis Mwebesa said. ” I also encourage the public to be vigilant, demand for quality and UNBS-certified products. If you encounter any issues or suspect unscrupulous dealers, please report them to UNBS using the toll-free line at 0800 133 133 or via…
Bugisu Cultural Institution has applauded UBOS Census 2024 data noting commendable increase in the number of their people. This was revealed during a courtesy call to the Census Commissioner Dr. Chris Mukiza at Statistics House in Kampala. “I want to applaud the Bureau for timeliness in releasing the Census 2024 results. For long we have always made reference to the Census 2014 figures, however, with this latest information, we can now use scientific evidence to plan better for our people” said Counsel Richard Masereje the Legal brain of Umukhuka who led the delegation. The population of the Bagisu has…
The Minister of Gender, Labour, and Social Development Hon. Betty Amongi has revealed that government has finalised plans to onboard microfinance institutions and saccos for the GROW project. The shs812billion Generating Growth Opportunities and Productivity for Women Enterprises(GROW) project was launched last year to increase access to entrepreneurial services that enable female entrepreneurs to grow their enterprises, including refugee women and women in host districts. The project ensures that women access cheap capital from five commercial banks including Post Bank, Centenary Bank, Finance Trust Bank, DFCU Bank and Equity Bank at a rate not exceeding 10.5% per annum. Addressing…
Dr Chris Mukiza Uganda Bureau of Statistics Executive Director says he won’t resign despite public outcry over UBOS census errors in the final 2024 census results released by the body. “i won’t resign. What have I done wrong to be dumped like KCCA directors over Kiteezi. Let those doubting thomases who have been fighting me go and hang,”Mukiza reacted. “I advise the public to accept census results because there will be no other census for the next 10 years,”he stressed. He made the remarks while responding to journalist during a media breakfast meeting in Kampala His reaction comes following…
The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among has asked practising homosexuals and lesbians to go and hang saying she will not be intimidated to relax her views on family values. “Am a staunch and devoted catholic who believes in family values despite sanctions by promoters of LGBT I will not bend low on Ugandans values, “She said. “If God created Eve for Adam then who iam to do the opposite of the bible to promote homosexuality. This is ungodly act,”Among stressed. Speaking during the 9th Women’s Forum organized by Uganda Parliament Among commended the efforts of the 11th Parliament in…
By Felix Oketcho In ahistoric event held to increase Uganda’s exports to United States of America, Presidential Advisory Committee on Exports and Industrial Development (PACEID) held the inaugural Pan African Congress Business Forum and Expo (PACBFE) under the theme, “A Diaspora Homecoming: Navigating the Next 100 Years” in Kampala registering $1billion deal. Officiating at the event core organized by PACEID and Africa Global Chamber of Commerce (AGCC), the private sector in Uganda and the United States, Odrek Rwabwogo Chairman of PACEID and Senior Presidential Advisor on exports said the event aimed to enhance Uganda’s exports to the United…
The recent 80th birthday celebration by President Museveni sparked widespread public debate, drawing attention from across the political spectrum. While some opposition members seized the occasion to call for his retirement, arguing that at 80 he is no longer fit to lead the country, supporters within the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) were quick to defend his continued leadership. They maintained that Museveni, as Commander in Chief, remains capable of steering Uganda forward in the years to come. This milestone birthday has reignited discussions about leadership, succession, and the future direction of the nation under his presidency. In May this…
The Cross-Cultural Foundation of Uganda (CCFU) has asked Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) to expedite the historic Building Ordinance to safeguard historical buildings and sites in the city from destruction. Fredrick Nsibambi, the Deputy Executive Director of the Cross-Cultural Foundation of Uganda noted that the ordinance was discussed within KCCA, but it has taken a long time to be passed, resulting in the loss of historical buildings and sites due to a lack of proper legislation. He also said that while the country has national legislation applicable to the entire nation, its implementation and enforcement are weak. According to…
Queen of nude and music star aka Sheebah Karungi is set to take one year leave from music performances over pregnancy. Currently doing her last rounds of booked music performances she begged her funs to rest. But who is Sheebah Karungi Sheebah Karungi joined the Stingerz dance group before moving on to the Obsessions Music Group in 2006, where her interest in music began to flourish. Her first breakthrough came with the release of her hit single Ice Cream in 2014, which was part of her debut EP of the same name. This project, alongside singles like Automatic and Twesana,…
Uganda’s Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has asked Ministries, Departments and Agencies to use 2024 census results to implement government programmes to benefit the population. She has also asked Uganda Bureau of Statistics to create more awareness about the new census findings for planning purposes. Uganda’s total population as per May 2024 based n the National Population and Housing Census 2024 stands at 45,905,417 persons with the Male population recorded at 21,566,736 while the Female is recorded at 24,338,681 persons and the growth rate is recorded at 2.9 According to Uganda Bureau of Statistic (UBOS) National Population and Housing Census indicates…