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    As the number of Mpox cases continues to rise, health officials and community leaders in Makindye are working tirelessly to contain the spread and protect the health of residents.
    The sensitization meeting’s objectives included raising awareness, promoting healthy practices, engaging stakeholders, and fostering community support by building a supportive environment for those seeking to quit smoking. 

    Uganda Joining BRICS Creates New Economic Pathway

    The BRICS poses as the epitome of Uganda’s independence, and through the set of reforms to introduce a new gold-banked currency, Uganda holds leverage since it baskets vast natural resources, specifically gold, uranium, oil, and many others, which makes it a valuable member of the BRICS.

    MTN Uganda Shareholders Reap Big in Investment with UGX 460Bn Profit

    MTN continues to invest in network infrastructure and technological innovations, aiming for 90% geographical coverage across Uganda by 2025.

    IMF Confirms Uganda to Be Fastest-Growing Economy in Africa

    The increase of Uganda’s per capita income from $898 to 1146 in 2024 and the increase of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) from $16 to $20 in 2023—all these, including many others—resulted in Uganda being recognized by the IMF as one of the fastest-growing economies. 

    It’s Human Nature; Your Salary will Never be Enough

    Running a side hustle when you have a white-collar job that keeps you working long hours at work can be difficult to maintain, manage, and grow since most workers are dishonest and unreliable.

    Uganda Hosts CII Investors to Tighten Economic Ties

    In 2019, Indian investments in Uganda reached $500 million, making India one of Uganda’s top investors. Bilateral trade between the two countries stood at $1.3 billion, with key exports from India including pharmaceuticals, automobiles, and textiles, while Uganda exports tea, wood, and related products to India.

    Ugandan Investors Asked to Embrace EIPP

    The major reason SHIPU was created was to ensure effective and sustainable collaboration between government institutions and investors at all levels for collective growth and development.

    Nakawa Division Residents Decry Delayed Road Works

    The delays of the ongoing construction of the road have not only affected the business community and people with vehicles but have immensely affected people who use boda bodas as means of transport to reach their different work stations, since by the time they arrive they are covered with dust.

    Online Trading: A Possible Alternative for Costly Traditional Shops

    Government's policy of relocating street vendors from the city affects many traders in the arcades since vendors sell merchandise on behalf of shop owners on a commission-based mutual arrangement.

    Commercial Banks Access to NIRA Data Base: An Attack on Customers Privacy 

    In a bid to combat the rampant fraud and cyber security in most commercial banks, the Bank of Uganda has granted 74 financial institutions access to the National Identification and Registration Authority's (NIRA) database.

     Foreign Affairs Ministry Rubbishes Rumors of Ugandan Diplomats Being Expelled from the UK

    The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has rubbished rumors circulating on different social media platforms and media houses that Ugandan diplomats have been expelled from the United Kingdom.

    Gov’t set to hold the 13th Mineral Wealth Conference to Harness the Use of Minerals for Economic Development

    The government, through the Ministry for Energy and Mineral Development, is set to hold the 13th mineral wealth conference scheduled to take place from October 1st–2nd, 2024, at the Kampala Serena Hotel.

    Lukwago Accuses Electoral Commission of Dodging Them during New Party Registration

    The Secretary of the Electoral Commission, Leonard Mulekwah, wrote a letter instructing the People's Front for Freedom Party to comply with the Political Parties and Organizations Act of 2005, which prohibits registering political parties or organizations with names or symbols already in use by other registered parties.

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