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District authorities are faulting the Ministry of Energy and the Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) for permitting the construction of “illegal” pump fuel stations, leading to congestion in urban centers. These allegations were raised during a sensitization meeting in Mbarara, organized by the Uganda National Bureau of Standards and the Energy Ministry, attended by […]
Police has announced that it has dismissed with disgrace four police officers attached to Kabalagala police station. This even before they are charged with aggravated robbery, after they turned against a businessman, who allegedly had in their possession $30,000 and wanted to exchange it into Uganda shillings to buy a lorry. DC Phiona Among (28), […]
Bank of Uganda has closed EFC Uganda Limited, a microfinance company due to poor financial standing. The action is based on Sections 72 (1) and 12 (1) (d) & (g) of the Microfinance Deposit-taking Institutions (MDI) Act, 2003 as amended. BOU’s decision which also places EFC Uganda Limited located on Kira Road under liquidation also revoked […]
In preparation for the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) and G77+China summits, Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has removed bodaboda stages from a number of roads in Kampala City Centre. Some of the affected roads include; Parliamentary Avenue, Nile Avenue, Wampewo Avenue, Kafu Road, Lukuli Road, Wavamunno Road, Mbogo Road, Muyenga Road and Ggaba Road among others. […]
Kiira Motors Corporation has launched the new Uganda Airlines Coach, a 10.5m Kayola Diesel Coach which is destined for Uganda Airlines. The pre-delivery inspection took place at Kiira Motors Corporation Luweero Industries at Nakasongola. Paul Musasizi, the Kiira Motors Chief Executive Officer said that Uganda Airlines is their first customer for the Kayola EV coaches.
Government is putting in place structures that will ensure a smooth transition after the concession for the power distributor Umeme, is not extended beyond March 2025. Umeme has for the last 19 years become a household name and is known for introducing the now-popular Yaka prepaid meters. The Minister of Energy, Ruth Nankabirwa confirmed that come […]
At least ten people have been confirmed dead in a road accident that occurred in Lugazi on Kampala-Jinja highway. The accident which involved a Fuso track registration number UBN 533T is reported to have occurred during a heavy downpour during Tuesday night. The Fuso which had loaded sacks of oranges and their owners was heading […]
Water prices in Luweero Town Council have skyrocketed. The increase in the water price is as a result of the water crisis that hit the area one week ago, which has triggered a significant challenge for residents and businesses alike, as they struggle to find water for various purposes. With the taps running dry, some […]
Farming is preferred as the backbone of Uganda’s economy even at the wake of industrialisation. However, for quite some time, many farmers have been regretting their time and money invested in farming as they count losses at the end of long periods of hard work and enormous investment. In order to beat the odds, farmers […]
