The government has commended MultiChoice Uganda for its significant investments in local content, tax contributions, and job creation, which have played a pivotal role in boosting the country’s economy. During a celebratory dinner marking MultiChoice Uganda’s 30th anniversary at Mestil Hotel in Kampala, Dr. Chris Baryomunsi, the Minister for ICT and National Guidance, lauded the…
A devastating accident on Sunday morning has left one person dead and 29 others injured on the Kamwenge-Fort Portal road in Kamwenge district. The tragic accident unfolded in a valley situated between the East Ruwenzori Diocese headquarters and Kamwenge Secondary School, where a Fuso lorry overturned after failing to navigate a sharp bend. The ill-fated…
Pedestrian safety has become a pressing issue in Uganda, as recent reports from traffic police reveal a disturbing surge in fatalities. Shockingly, over half of the deaths resulting from road accidents in the week leading up to November 3, 2024, involved pedestrians. In a bid to address road safety violations, 236 bodaboda riders in Kampala…
The Uganda Bankers Association highlights the disparity in gender representation within the banking sector, noting that while women make up the majority of employees, they are significantly underrepresented in top leadership roles. Sarah Arapta, the outgoing chairperson of the Uganda Bankers Association, points out that although over 51% of banking sector employees are women, only…
