Tag: Sub-Saharan Africa

NUP Accuses Government of Intimidating LCI Candidates to Contest on Party Ticket

“Museveni has been speaking about democracy, but where is that democracy he speaks of if he can't tolerate those who criticise his government? What is happening in villages undermines the same democracy he talks about,” Ssenyonyi said.

Gov’t Announces UGX 100 Million Prize for Sauti Ya Uganda Anthem Competition

Entertainment

The competition aims to encourage every Ugandan to confidently sing the National Anthem while promoting the use of Kiswahili and increasing appreciation of the East African Community anthem as Uganda advances regional integration.

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...