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Government Advised On Way Forward After World Bank Cut Funding To Uganda

Government Advised On Way Forward After World Bank Cut Funding To Uganda

Legislators have asked government to step up frugality in public expenditure following World Bank’s decision to suspend financial support to Uganda. This followed Uganda’s decision to enact the Anti-Homosexuality Act, 2023. According to the World Bank, the Act is in direct contradiction with its values. MPs share a concern that Uganda’s future remains uncertain with the World Bank withdrawing its ...

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President Museveni Revokes UBC Advertising Directive

World Bank Saga: Museveni Says We Won't Bow To Pressure

President Museveni has reversed his directive that hindered all government advertisements airing on non government broadcasters. The president met with private broadcasters under their umbrella body, the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) yesterday. During the meeting at State House Entebbe, he asked them to always be patriotic and avoid promoting politics of identity. Furthermore, he told the NAB team that ...

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Broadcasters Set To Meet President Museveni Today

Broadcasters Set To Meet President Museveni Today

The president, Yoweri Museveni is scheduled to meet private broadcasters today under their umbrella body the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB). This follows his directive that ring-fenced public advertising cash to state-owned media outlets. Members of Parliament yesterday learned that the state-owned Uganda Broadcasting Corporation (UBC) owns 11 out of over 300 radio stations in Uganda. To protest the ‘discriminatory ...

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Health Official Reveals 24% Of Kakumiro Children Are Stunted

Health Official Reveals 24% Of Kakumiro Children Are Stunted

A senior Ministry of Health Official has said 24% of Kakumiro children below the age of 5 are stunted. Dr Somalie Namukose, the assistant commissioner for the nutrition division, said stunting is a leading cause of malnutrition. ‘‘Currently, we have 24 percent of children who are stunted in Kakumiro. This is a high number and that’s why we are bringing ...

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Six Bell CEO Finalists Unveiled

Six Bell CEO Finalists Unveiled

Six individuals have emerged as the finalists from the first Bell CEO challenges that happened at Motiv and Zeus. The Nominees include Linus Sydney, Awemukama Watson, Keith Katureebe, Abu Sufian Kimbugwe, Herbert Eonu, and Tevin Ariho.Previously, the prospective Chief Enjoyment Officers participated in two groups of five. They let the good times flow by turning ordinary work spaces into enjoyment ...

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