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.

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.

Hundreds of delegates who turned up for the 2024 Ateker Festival in Soroti City were on Thursday, November 28th,...

Local traders in and around Soroti City have recorded massive sales of their various products during the 2024 Ateker...

The Ateker people, who reside across several East African countries, including Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Sudan, have long shared linguistic and cultural ties.

The Cranes, who came in second in Group K with 13 points, will host the upcoming African Cup of Nations U17 Zonal Qualifiers 2024.

The Ateker festival, which is celebrated under the theme Celebrating Shared Heritage, Forging a Path Towards Peace, Prosperity, and Cultural Renaissance, will also feature members of Ateker Communities, including the Nyangatomo of Ethiopia, Topotha, Bari & Torit of South Sudan, Iteso, Turkana, and Masai of Kenya, Iteso, Karimojong, Jie, Dodoth, and Langi of Uganda, and the Masai of Tanzania.

According to an article by the International Growth Center (IGC), Uganda has a low level of international awareness, where 60% of potential visitors learn about Uganda through word of mouth. There is indeed a pressing need for increased marketing efforts.