The day Bosco crashed, his fellow riders became his insurance
Financial experts say the growth of informal rider welfare funds exposes broader failures in Uganda’s social protection and insurance systems.
Author: By Okello Jesus Ojara
Mpanga catchment turns the tide: Steering committee reviews year one wins, flags off critical year three phase
Efforts to restore and secure water resources in the Mpanga Catchment received a major boost on Tuesday as key stakeholders convened at the Water Resources Institute in Entebbe.
Uganda urged to put rights, choice and investment at the centre of sexual and reproductive health
Ahead of World Contraception Day and International Safe Abortion Day 2026, health experts and rights…
Christian marriages dominate as NIRA registers 3,623 unions
NIRA recognises and registers several forms of marriage, including civil, Christian, Muslim, customary and Hindu marriages.
Northern Uganda’s silent war on women and girls
The growing pushback against gender equality and sexual and reproductive health rights could have particularly serious consequences for women and girls in Northern Uganda.
UAE-Uganda business forum targets deals as bilateral trade hits $4.7 billion
Uganda and the United Arab Emirates are set to deepen trade and investment ties at the 5th Edition of the UAE–Uganda Business Forum, scheduled for October 26–29, 2026.
UNBS warns public over underweight cement sold by rogue dealers
UNBS investigations found that cases of underweight cement are emerging further along the supply chain, particularly at some hardware shops and warehouses.
Airtel money, Britam launch mobile insurance partnership to expand financial protection in Uganda
Officials from both companies said the partnership reflects a shared commitment to innovation and customer-centred financial solutions.
WHO charter offers Uganda a roadmap to safer healthcare
The WHO charter stresses that confidentiality and data security must remain central to patient care.
Healthier food policies: Uganda unveils front-of-pack food warning initiative
Health advocates emphasised that clear front-of-pack warning labels have been successfully implemented in several countries,
The shs350,000 lifeline: How a bank-insurer gamble is reshaping Uganda’s health insurance frontier
For the 99% of Ugandans currently navigating illness without a financial safety net, that promise backed by a shs350,000 entry point may be the most important insurance story never told.
Can a twice-yearly injection turn the tide in Gulu, Uganda’s HIV hotspot?
UNAIDS Executive Director Winnie Byanyima has called the pricing beyond comprehension, noting that research shows that the drug could be produced for just US$ 40 per person per year.