The grants can be disbursed very quickly, to help member states implement policies to address emergencies after it was approved on Monday.
Posted inAgriculture / News
Farmers’ news: ‘We pray for huge harvests in 2022’—EFOTI
“The last time the contribution of the agriculture sector in GDP was at 20 per cent was in 2003-04,” according to the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS).
Posted inCOVID-19 / News
Uganda registers 41.43% surge in Covid infections with PTR at 10.1%
In its latest updates on Covid-19 released on Thursday for tests done on December 21, the Ministry of Health announced 710 new cases.
Posted inDiplomatic News / Letter
Economic crisis in Uganda—JEEMA youth chair writes to UAE envoy, employers over pay rise
The pandemic has degraded the national health infrastructure and exposed the rot and poor remuneration and work conditions of health care providers.
Posted inBanking / News
Changes BOU has directed banks to effect starting January 15
“Bank of Uganda and the supervised financial institutions will continue to sensitise the public on the alternative payment options during the six-month window
Posted inOpinion
The paradox of a rich country facing the tragedy of Musevenomics and birth of NEED
If we still need this country in one piece, then people centered national conversations need to be supported. That is our belief as NEED.
Posted inHealth / Tech News
China: Detection Technology to establish “talent hub” in Nanjing
For 30 years, we have been at the frontier of digitalizing X-ray imaging, and we aim to maintain our position as the pioneer in the field.
Posted inNews / Politics
Akena Obote sends message to MOF in UPC Christmas note to Ugandans
I must update you members and the general public that the UPC and the economic wing of the party, the Milton Obote Foundation (MOF) stand-off is still going on.”
Posted inLetter
UPC: “2021, a year of mixed fortunes!”
As a country we ought to find alternative markets and market our products, this should go a long way with improving the quality of our finished products.
Posted inCrime / Northern News
Breaking: Two stolen UNHCR vehicles from Koboko recovered
“Effort to apprehend the suspects who are both Ugandans and Congolese continue,” according to Charles Twiine, in an interview.
Posted inCrime / News
UCFC, a new rebel gang busted by Police in fresh operation
“The criminal gang has been enticing unsuspecting customers with fake land deals and other fraudulent transactions,” Police said then.
Posted inCOVID-19 / News
Latest update: 10.1 million Ugandans now vaccinated
Uganda’s cumulative cases now stand at 129,676, and only 85 are currently on admission at different health facilities across the country.