Tag Archives: Uganda

Wilson Awuzu will be joining a lucky few individuals in a once-in-a lifetime-trip to the Yas Marina circuit in Abu Dhabi to watch the Formula One grand prix in November. Awuzu becomes the third winner since the City Tyres/Pirelli promotion kicked off months ago. Awuzu was picked by Andrew Mwenda, …

Stacey Gillian Abe. This name is fast sounding loud gongs in the realm of art, echoing the rising stature of a young and ambitious artist who has had to knock down barriers for a breakthrough in an art discipline that is probably the least practiced in Uganda and elsewhere, writes Nathan …

VIDEO: A Ugandan minister has officially launched Rolex as one of business ventures in Uganda. The ministry of tourism and wildlife declared the start of the Kampala Rolex Festival this week with the minister saying the Rolex busines employs a big number of people.     Share on:

Rest of Uganda’s schedule Saturday August 20  Men’s 1500m final 3.00am (Sunday) Men’s 5000m final 3.30am (Sunday) Joshua Kiprui Cheptegei Sunday August 21  Men’s Marathon final 3.30pm Solomon Mutai, Jackson Kiprop and Stephen Kiprotich Ronald Musagala’s 1,500m Olympic dream remained alive when he qualified Thursday night for the final. He …

INTERVIEW: Parity Twinomujuni is the chief executive officer of the National Housing and Construction Company (NHCC). He spoke to Isaac Khisa about their operations and other pertinent issues in the real estate industry. What is your leadership style as a chief executive officer? My motivation is to work with others …

This year, from Aug.22 to 28, a week-long literary festival will be held at the Uganda Museum in Kampala. It will involve book launches, literary workshops, and conversations with world renowned literary and cultural scholars like Grace Ahingula Musila; a Professor of Literature at Stellenbosch University in South Africa, Nigerian …

COVER STORY: President Museveni enters fight over Karuma, Isimba An investigation by the Independent reveals that once again President Museveni has found himself in a tussle with Energy Minister Irene Muloni and her Permanent Secretary Kabagambe Kaliisa who have once again defied him on a third directive he issued regarding …

International Foundation launched to provide care for the sick and dying in Africa The doctor who pioneered palliative care in Uganda Anne Merriman believes a good death is one of the most basic of human rights. “Every human being on the planet no matter their colour, creed or social background should expect a …

Local content fight: Manufacturers, Chinese face off over local materials as government sets up committee to salvage local manufacturing sector On August 02, Matia Kasaija, the minister for finance, planning and economic development, chaired a high profile meeting at the ministry headquarters in Kampala. It comprised a delegation of officials from the …

Uganda is one of the top performers in financial inclusion, according to the US-based Brookings Finance and Digital Inclusion Project (FDIP). Uganda was ranked 5th among the 26 countries surveyed with the success being attributed to a strong level of mobile money adoption and the amendment of the Financial Institutions …