By Frank Kamuntu In a notable development, DFCU Bank has encountered a legal setback in the Commercial Court of England and Wales regarding its efforts to secure financial protections against potential costs related to its ongoing litigation with Crane Bank. The High Court’s decision followed a request from DFCU and …
Read More »National Animal Genetic Resources Center Gets Agricultural Equipment to Enhance Livestock Sector
By Sadique Bamwita Entebbe Minister Bright Rwamirama launching the Animal feeds equipment as NAGRC Board members look on The National Animal Genetic Resources Center and Data Bank (NAGRC) has acquired new agricultural equipment in order to enhance animal feed production and seed multiplication in various stock farms across the …
Read More »BREAKING! Kigoogwa Fuel Tanker Blaze Death Toll Surpasses 30
Fuel Tanker ablaze at Kigoogwa By Our Reporter NATIONAL The death toll from the Kigoogwa Fuel Tanker fire has risen to 31, comprising 22 males and 09 females. This has been revealed by the police Spokesperson, ACP Rusoke Kituuma in a brief statement today, 1st November, 2024. …
Read More »Equity Bank Uganda launches 24/7 toll-free customer support line to enhance accessibility
Equity Bank Uganda has launched a toll-free customer contact centre line, enabling customers to access support free of charge. The new toll-free line is available 24/7, aiming to streamline customer inquiries and facilitate faster resolutions while removing the expense associated with previous customer service calls. The new toll-free line 0800 …
Read More »BOU Sets Requirements for Replacement of Damaged Notes/Coins
BOU Deputy Governor, Dr. Atingi-Ego (Courtesy photo) By Our Reporter NATIONAL/ECONOMY An Infographic showing BOU requirements for notes swap Bank of Uganda has announced that it replaces damaged notes and coins in the same value as long as the damaged notes/coins meet the set minimum requirements. The announcement …
Read More »JUST IN! Kenya Swears In New Deputy President
Prof Kindiki Kithure took office on Friday morning, 1st November, 2024 By Our Reporter WORLD NEWS NAIROBI, Kenya: Kenya’s new deputy president has been sworn into office, two weeks after his predecessor was overwhelmingly voted out in an impeachment motion in parliament over allegations of corruption and …
Read More »From a musician to medical doctor: Gen Mega Dee’s remarkable transformation
Ugandan singer Gen Mega Dee, born Amos Kigenyi, has reached an extraordinary milestone—he’s now a certified doctor in the United States. Known for his music career in the 2000s, the former musician has traded the stage for scrubs, officially earning the title of “Doctor.” Gen Mega Dee’s journey toward this …
Read More »SOROTI CITY: Boda Boda Rider Slaps Drunk Pedestrian to Death
ACP Nachuha Damalie confirmed the incident By Emmanuel Okol SOROTI CITY A boda boda rider has been arrested on allegations of murder after he slapped a visibly drunk pedestrian who was walking zig zag at 10:00PM at Agama Moru trading center, Soroti City West Division. According to …
Read More »UNRA progresses on Karuma Bridge rehabilitation, expected to reopen to traffic before Christmas this year
The Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) has provided an update on the rehabilitation of Karuma Bridge, reporting significant progress as a new concrete deck takes shape. This infrastructure project, aimed at restoring a safe and durable connection across the Nile River, is advancing steadily. Engineer Lawrence Pario, Head of Bridges …
Read More »Yara East Africa empowers Ugandan government inspectors in the fight for sustainable agriculture
Yara East Africa recently held a pivotal training session at the Eureka Hotel in Kampala, designed to enhance the expertise of fertilizer inspectors from Uganda’s Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry, and Fisheries (MAAIF). This initiative is part of Yara’s broader commitment to lead a transformation toward a climate-neutral, regenerative, and …
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