Tag: Tanzania

CENSUS REPORT: Why Gov’t Must Prioritize Investing in Early Childhood Development

Investing in human capital development is one of the key priorities that are well referenced under the Government of Uganda's long-term development planning. Besides health services, human capital development relates to the education and skilling of Uganda's...

CMC Motors Exits East African Market After 40 Years of Operation

Business

A motor vehicle company fully functional in East Africa is set to gradually withdraw its operations following a decision ‘in full compliance with local regulations and distributorship agreements.’ CMC Motors Group, a subsidiary of Al-Futtaim Group, has...

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ALERT: WHO Confirms Marburg Outbreak in Kagera, Tanzania

The World Health Organization (WHO) on January 13th, 2025, through their secure Event Information Site (EIS), confirmed an outbreak...

Regional

Great Luo Elders Decorate Museveni with Highest Cultural Regalia...

The Council of Luo Elders in Kenya has crowned President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni with the highest cultural regalia as...

Sports

Uganda Cubs Roar Back to Claim CECAFA U-17 Title

The Uganda Cubs are champions of the CECAFA Zone U-17 AFCON Qualifiers. The Cubs defended Tanzania 2-1 in the finals...

National News

Speaker Among Flags Off Parliamentary Team Ahead of EAC...

The Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Anita Among, has officially flagged off the Uganda parliamentary sports team as they set off for Mombasa, Kenya, to participate in the 14th East African Community (EAC) Inter-Parliamentary Games.

Business

BOU Issues Safety Assurance amid Proposed Changes at Standard...

Access Bank, a leading subsidiary of Access Holdings, last week announced the successful acquisition of Standard Chartered's operations in Angola and Sierra Leone, with ongoing transactions to acquire subsidiaries in Cameroon and the Gambia and consumer, private, and business banking in Tanzania.

Business

How Ajon Local Brew United Ateker Communities during the...

Even amidst the language barriers, the brew acted as a unifying force; Swahili was spoken among the Kenyan delegates, prompting participation from others, especially those with some knowledge of the language. Elders and younger attendees alike enjoyed the shared experience, deepening their cultural connections.

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