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By Felix Oketcho Minister of Education and Sports, Janet Kataaha Museveni, has commended Mulago National Referral Hospital Management for donating land to support the expansion of the Uganda Institute of Allied Health and Management Sciences (UIAHMS). In her remarks during the 17th UIAHMS graduation ceremony, where 871 students received certificates and diplomas across 23 health-science–related programs,Janet Museveni described the gesture as exemplary and encouraged other institutions to follow suit. State Minister for Higher Education, Dr. Chrysostom Muyingo, who represented her at the ceremony, laid the foundation stone for two major projects: a proposed state-of-the-art Senate (administration) building and an 11-storey…

By Felix Oketcho Bank of Uganda (BoU) has issued an operating license to Pearl Bank Uganda Limited paving the way for the institution to commence business under its new name and identity. The license was handed to the Bank’s Managing Director, Julius Kakeeto, by the Bank of Uganda Governor, Dr. Michael Atingi-Ego, in Kampalaa. The regulatory approval to rebrand to Pearl Bank follows the Bank’s five-year transformation strategy and its earlier elevation to a Tier 1 Commercial Banking License in December 2021. Speaking at the hand over event,Bank of Uganda Governor, Dr. Atingi-Ego, congratulated the bank on rebranding to Pearl Bank…

Equity Bank Uganda, in partnership with the National Agricultural Research Organization (NARO), have officially launched the 5th Edition of the Equity NARO Golf Open 2025. a three-day golf tournament which will take place from the 27th-29th November. at the Mary Louise Simkins Memorial Golf Club, Namulonge. The Mary Louise Simkins Memorial Golf Club has earned a strong reputation as a breeding ground for emnerging golf talent in Uganda. Located within the country’s largest agricultural research center, the 9-hole course provides an ideal environment for training and skill developmet. This year the tournament will run under the theme ” Swinging to…

President Yoweri Museveni, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) presidential flag bearer, has today pledged to strengthen peace,improve key road networks and deepen household income initiatives in Rubanda District. Speaking at a campaign rally in Rubanda, the President said the NRM’s 2026–2031 Manifesto will focus on the continuation of Uganda’s journey of peace, development, and prosperity for all Ugandans. He told residents that communities in Kisoro and Rubanda understand the value of stability because of their proximity to conflict-affected areas in the Democratic Republic of Congo. “After defeating Kony and the other rebel groups that once disturbed our people, we secured this peace. And we must protect it,”…

The Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI) has warned over the rising burden of prostate cancer among Uganda men a major cause of cancer-related deaths. Uganda Cancer Institute Consultant Oncologist Dr. Fred Okuku said the Institute is witnessing an increasing number of men presenting with advanced disease, often due to low awareness, stigma, and widespread myths surrounding male health. “Prostate cancer has become the most commonly diagnosed cancer among men in Uganda,” Dr. Okuku said, noting that most patients report to health facilities when symptoms have already progressed, reducing survival chances and increasing treatment costs. Statistics from UCI’s regional centres indicates that Mbarara District…

Winnie Byanyima UNAIDS Executive Director and United Nations Under-Secretary-General  has warned G20 leaders of  entrenched inequalities  between countries that may prolong AIDS crisis,ahead of World AIds Day. Byanyima has urged leaders to establish an International Panel on Inequality, which could support governments and multilateral agencies to develop national and international policies to address inequality. “In a world pulled apart by extreme inequality, no one is safe,” said Ms Byanyima. “G20 leaders need to tackle the inequality emergency to build a safer world for all.” Amid steep cuts in donor funding for the global AIDS response, Ms Byanyima called on leaders to…

The First Lady Maama Janet Museveni, has been honoured with the prestigious International Women Icon Award 2025 from Binary University Malaysia. The award was presented by the Deputy Vice Chancellor and founding Director for the Centre of Women Leadership, Dr. Rohini Devi. This was in recognition of the First Lady’s exceptional contribution to girls’ education, women empowerment, child welfare, and community development over the years. It also celebrates her dedication to championing value based leadership, integrity, and service to the nation. Commenting about the award,President Yoweri Museveni congratulated the First Lady on the milestone, noting that she deserved it. “I…

President Yoweri Museveni and his Kenyan counterpart William Ruto have commissioned $500 million Devki Mega Steel Plant in Kayoro Village, Osukuru County  in Tororo District. According officials the vertically integrated steel facility, developed by Kenyan industrialist Dr. Narendra Raval (Guru) of the Devki Group, will employ 15,000 Ugandans in Tororo and Mbarara at commencement. Dr. Raval emphasized that the majority of these jobs will come from the integrated steel operations and related activities supported by investments already made in Tororo, Mbarara, and the upcoming Kabale iron ore refinery. President Museveni placed the event within Africa’s broader historical struggle, noting that the continent has…

By Felix Oketcho Finance Minister Matia Kasaijja has reaffirmed government support to West Nile region Nilezilla Mango Factory. Officiating  at  Nilezilla Factory  product launch in Kampala, Finance Minister Kasajja  said the factory  based in Yumbe District  will  create jobs to the youth and support mango  farmers there by  positioning Uganda to become a regional powerhouse in high-quality mango pulp production. “President Yoweri Museveni has consistently advocated for industrialization as the primary engine for Uganda’s socio-economic transformation and prosperity with emphasis on moving away from raw material exports towards value addition, promoting local manufacturing, and expanding job creation. On my behalf and…

KCB Bank Uganda has officially joined the Women Entrepreneurs Finance Code, a national initiative aimed at reducing gender disparities in access to funding for businesses run by women. KCB Bank Uganda is a wholly owned subsidiary of the KCB Group, a large East African financial services organization headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya. The bank started operations in Uganda in 2007 and is a commercial bank licensed by the Bank of Uganda. It offers a wide range of retail and corporate banking services, with a strong focus on digital banking through mobile and internet platforms The bank’s participation comes after an invitation…