The World Bank Board of Directors today approved a $300 million budget support operation for Uganda to boost the Government’s capacity to prevent, detect and treat the coronavirus, protect the poor and vulnerable population, and...
The State House Anti-Corruption Unit has arrested two businessmen who were found with five land titles of land already registered in Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s name. Col. Edith Nakalema who heads the Unit, said they received...
Burundi's newly-elected leader Evariste Ndayishimiye has named a new cabinet that includes two officials under US and EU sanctions. The leaner cabinet is composed of a prime minister and 15 ministers. They have the task...
Since the outbreak of COVID 19 in Uganda in late March 2020, health workers have been on the frontlines operating isolation centers, treating positive cases and risking their own lives. The Government of Uganda has...
The global coronavirus pandemic has had far reaching effects on many countries and organisations, the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) has also had its fair share of challenges that come with the pandemic. Dr...
Ugandan nationals living in China have changed their minds on returning home and will not be included in repatriation flights, according to the foreign affairs ministry. The ministry expects about 2,000 returnees from South Africa,...
Rwandan authorities have imposed a stay-at-home order in parts of the capital, Kigali, following a rise in new cases of coronavirus. People living in Gikondo Hill in Kicukiro District, and some parts of Mount Kigali...
The National Water & Sewerage Corporation has dismissed social media rumours that it’s directors were involved in impropriety regarding the procurement of pre-paid meters for ministries and government departments. "The story being circulated is misleading...
In a bid to create effective demand while addressing impacts of COVID 19 on businesses, Government has injected over sh700b for in clearing domestic arrears, with major focus on local companies, Ministry of Finance Director...
The Online Media Publishers’ Association (OMPA), an umbrella body bringing together online media Publishers, has issued a statement condemning the arrest and illegal detention of Ronald Nahabwe, the Capital Times editor. Below is the full...
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