Tag: Sub-Saharan Africa

Why Uganda Martyrs Day Is Important

Every year on June 3, millions of Christians in Uganda and across the world gather to commemorate Uganda Martyrs Day, one of the most important religious events on the African continent. The annual celebration attracts pilgrims...

Government Plans New Border Posts with Kenya and Rwanda to Boost Regional Trade

National News

The government is planning to establish new border entry points along Uganda's frontiers with Kenya and Rwanda as part of efforts to improve cross-border trade, facilitate movement and strengthen regional integration. The announcement was made by the...

Opinion

Why Uganda Must Borrow a Leaf from Namibia’s $750...

In a continent often defined by debt crises and bailouts, one small nation quietly made history- Namibia paid off...

Health

WHO fears surge of vaccine-preventable diseases amid US cuts

The World Health Organization has warned the public about a looming surge of diseases previously eradicated by vaccines due...

Health

MOH Resumes Anti-Teenage Pregnancy Campaign

Uganda's teenage pregnancy rates are alarmingly high and increasing to a national average of 25% in 2016, down from 24.5% in 2011.

Business

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.

Health

Stanbic Bank Donates Essential Maternal Equipment to St. Joseph...

Stanbic has donated essential maternal equipment to St. Joseph Hospital Kitovu through its extended customer appreciation program called L.O.V.E. During...