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Feb 2025 8 results
17:26
17:26

Kalangala Ferry Users Demand Night Trips to Ease Transport 1 1

the passengers who use the ferry services have appealed to the government to consider revising the vessels’ operation schedules and introducing night trips beyond 06 p.m. to ease the movement of goods and services between the Kalangala islands and the mainland.
16:33
16:33

Ineffective Public Finance Management Stifling Africa’s Growth- Accountants 4 1

Edith Akorfa Akua Lumor, Director of Finance at the African Union Commission said Africa loses 88.6 Billion Dollars in illicit financial flows and 50 billion to corruption annually, according to the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD).
15:50
15:50

Standard Chartered Bank Fined UGX 60m For Cancelling Loan Offer

In her ruling, Justice Patricia Mutesi of the High Court found that Standard Chartered Bank errored when it cancelled a mortgage facility it had already granted to a couple; Peter Victor Kwagala and Priscilla Mbabazi.
14:20
14:20

Mbale City Authorities Conduct Operation Against Street Vendors 1

According to James Kutosi, the Mbale City Public Relations Officer, the operation followed a warning notice issued to street vendors last week, instructing them to vacate the streets within two days.
09:37
09:37

UCU Phases Out Old Curriculum 2

Previously, UCU offered degrees such as the Bachelor of Arts in Education and the Bachelor of Science with Education, which did not emphasize competency-based training. According to university officials, this made it difficult for graduates to effectively teach within the new system.
08:53
08:53

Kitgum-Kidepo Highway Set for Upgrade Karenga District

According to Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja, the Ministry of Finance is finalizing the protocol for the contract agreement, which will be signed soon. Once the contract is signed, the contractor will immediately begin implementing the project.
07:42
07:42

Rampant Animal Theft Threatens Government Programs in Njeru Municipality 3

Simon Amwaza, a farmer in Konko B, says he and other farmers have resorted to sleeping with their animals to protect them from thieves.
07:27
07:27

Limited Demand, Awareness Kill Briquette Businesses in Gulu 8 1

Briquettes are an alternative source of fuel that started gaining popularity in Uganda around 2010. They are composed of commonly found organic household wastes such as groundnut shells, banana peels, corn husks saw dust, and clay soil, compressed either by hand or machine into dense products that can be used instead of charcoal or firewood.
Feb 2025 8 results