Uganda news

In a strategic move to support entrepreneurship and economic growth, MTN, a leading telecommunications company, has set its sights on offering business loans amounting to UGX 1 trillion to mobile money users. The initiative, which highlights MTN’s commitment to fostering financial inclusion and empowering small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), aims to provide accessible and convenient credit facilities to mobile money ...

General David Sejusa aka Tinyefunza has revealed that Ugandan opposition politicians are only rewarded with being arrested. This is after he was asked by a social media user how a general like him would fight the Hon Mathias Mpuuga situation. Sejusa said that Generals fight over big things such as power, ideology, security and war and not petty things such ...

In a recent development, more than 3,900 nurses and midwives have received official clearance to practice their profession within hospital settings. This significant milestone marks a positive step forward in bolstering the healthcare workforce and addressing the growing demand for quality medical care. The approval process, overseen by regulatory bodies and professional associations, ensures that these healthcare professionals meet the ...

Residents of Luweero have been left rattled by a recent surge in criminal activities, prompting local leaders to voice their worries. The increasing incidents of theft, robbery, and other illicit acts have created an atmosphere of fear and anxiety in the area. With such a rise in criminality, urgent action is required to restore peace and tranquility to the once ...

The Member of Parliament for Makindye West, Hon Allan Ssewanyana has opened up on why he’s much healthier than his counterpart, Kawempe North MP, Hon Muhammad Ssegirinya. It should be noted that the two were jailed for close to two years by the State in 2021. This was on accusations of masterminding the Masaka killings that claimed tens of lives. While ...