Uganda news

In an effort to boost saving culture, Airtel Uganda has partnered with KCB Bank to unveil Mobile Money saver product the market. According to officials from two institutions, customers will earn interest on saving of 5% per annum on regular savings and 9% on fixed deposits respectively. KCB Bank Head of Marketing and Communication Diana Komukama explained that Airtel money ...

Former Forum For Democratic Change president, Dr. Kizza Besigye, recently saw himself going to Somaliland. The reason Besigye went to Somaliland was to observe elections and he had to receive protection from the Uganda People’s Defense Force The force says it provided him with protection but he has come out to trash all the claims by the UPDF. Besigye says ...

The minister of works and transport Gen Katumba Wamala has today morning survived an assassination attempt on his life. The general who was coming from his home heading to a vigil was in a black army vehicle with his daughter and bodyguard. The bodyguard and daughter called Brenda are said to have died on spot. The unknown assailants were four ...

The numbers of people with Covid has increased in schools causing dismay to school owners and students. Some students had just gone back to school and now a number of schools have shut down due to surging cases. Yesterday, Green hill academy announced that it has closed down due to a covid increase among students and teachers as well. Last ...

In a bid to appreciate work done by journalists on road safety reporting, Makerere University School of Public health in partnership with Road Traffic Injuries Research Network will launch annual road safety journalists awards this year. According to Road Traffic Injuries Research Network Board Chair who also doubles as Dean of Makerere University School of Public Health Dr Olive Kobusingye ...