President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni recently conducted a fact-finding tour of Teso sub-region to assess the implementation of the Parish Development Model and other wealth creation activities.
Throughout his tour that started from Serere District with the visit...
The GROW loan project is a five-year program set to end in December 2027. The Generating Growth Opportunities and Productivity for Women Enterprises (GROW) Project is a Government of Uganda Project, funded by the World Bank, implemented by the Ministry of Gender, Labour, and Social Development and the Private Sector Foundation Uganda in all districts, municipalities, and cities.
On August 28, 2024, GROW launched an initiative that will offer quick and affordable loans to women entrepreneurs. The Grow Loan is available at Stanbic Bank and Equity Bank, Finance Trust Bank, DFCU Bank, Centenary Bank, and Post Bank.
Ssemujju Nganda, the Kira Municipality Member of Parliament, has rejected a proposal by the government to create a National Council for Kiswahili aimed at promoting Kiswahili in Uganda, saying instead the language should be made compulsory in schools.
The Vice President of the Republic of Uganda, Rt. Major Jessica Alupo, has advised that women entrepreneurs set to benefit from the GROW loan project have a clear business plan before they apply for loans.