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Uganda has shown notable progress in financial inclusion, particularly through mobile banking innovations, according to Regean Mugume and Enock W.N. Bulime in their study “Delivering double wins: How can Africa’s finance deliver economic growth and renewable energy transition?” published on the ERPRC website. The study, which explores how financial strategies can drive economic growth and support a transition to renewable energy across sub-Saharan Africa, focuses on 20 low and middle-income countries, including Uganda. It concludes that “Uganda, alongside others like Kenya and Tanzania, has successfully implemented mobile banking strategies that have dramatically increased access to financial services for individuals and…

Dr. RICHARD PAUL MUKAMA From a young age, we were taught about the six killer diseases, against which we had to be immunized to avoid life-threatening conditions that could lead to infant deaths. We can all remember Polio, Diphtheria, Measles, Tetanus, Whooping Cough, and Tuberculosis. Parents, especially those who could, diligently ensured their children were immunized against these diseases without resistance, undoubtedly saving many lives. The number of immunizable diseases has increased since then, and new vaccines have been introduced on the market. Currently, a child under five years old has to be vaccinated against Hepatitis A &B, Rota Virus,…

LUCAS MUSISI The Ministry of Education and Sports (MoES) in Uganda has introduced comprehensive guidelines for operating the boarding sections of schools and institutions, marking a departure from lax regulations to stringent standards aimed at ensuring the safety, security, and overall well-being of students. Under the purview of the Directorate of Education Standards, the regulatory body responsible for enforcing educational policies and standards, these guidelines are derived from the Basic Requirements and Minimum Standards for schools and institutions established in 2010. “The purpose of these guidelines is to guide both inspectors and school management on the prerequisites for operating a…

C-News Bureau Chief Speaking at the recent Guild Leaders’ Annual Summit at Makerere University, Matthew Rukikaire, a former minister and Guild President of Makerere, highlighted what he termed as ‘the greatest demographic upheaval in history.’ Rukikaire noted that by 2050, Africa’s population is expected to soar to 2.5 billion, representing 25% of the global population, a significant rise from less than 10% in 1950. This rapid growth positions Africa at the center of global demographic dynamics, contrasting sharply with more modest increases in regions like Asia and Europe. “27 years may seem distant, but the majority of you here will…

C-News Bureau Chief Former champions KCCA FC, reeling from last weekend’s dramatic exit from the Stanbic Uganda Cup at the hands of BUL FC, are back in action today. They face Mbarara City in a crucial StarTimes Uganda Premier League clash. The Lugogo-based squad was edged out of the Uganda Cup, losing 5-6 to BUL on post-match penalties in the quarterfinals. This tournament represented their last shot at silverware for the season. Under the lights tonight at Phillip Omondi Stadium, Lugogo, Coach Abdul Mubiru’s Kasasiro boys enter the pitch with heavy hearts but not without hope. Despite their recent setback,…

C-News Bureau Chief KAMPALA –As the clock ticks towards his retirement, the government of Uganda, in a pivotal decision, is advocating for a resolution in Parliament to establish the post-retirement benefits of the Auditor General under Section 5(2) of the National Audit Act, 2008. The proposal, tabled by Henry Musaasizi, the Minister of State for Finance, Planning and Economic Development (General Duties) and seconded by Amos Kankunda, Chairperson of the Parliamentary Sectoral Committee on Finance, Planning and Economic Development, aims to address the longstanding issue of defining the retirement benefits of the Auditor General, a crucial position in Uganda’s governance…

C-NEWS BUREAU CHIEF KAMPALA – In a statement released on February 22, 2024, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) in Uganda announced a significant donation from the Government of Japan. This contribution, comprising 2,000 metric tons of rice valued at JPY 300 million (USD 2.2 million), is earmarked to support 50,000 newly arriving refugees in Uganda in the years 2024/2025. H.E. Mr. Fukazawa Hidemoto, the Ambassador of Japan to Uganda, explained the focus of the aid: “We are targeting new refugees in reception and transit centers because the time right after fleeing crisis is of extreme difficulty and vulnerability.”…

By C-News Bureau Chief The fisheries sector in Uganda confronts a myriad of challenges, which have prompted a call for urgent intervention and concerted action from pertinent authorities. Hellen Adoa, the Minister of State for Fisheries, recently shed light on a series of critical issues plaguing the industry and proposed measures to mitigate them. Minister Adoa drew attention to the alarming surge in immature fish influx from South Sudan via the Elegu border. Highlighting the potential adverse effects on fish stocks, she stressed the imperative of addressing this concern promptly. Moreover, she expressed concern over the proliferation of illegal fishing…

Dr. Aleesha Adatia According to a Uganda Cancer Institute Report, as of 2020, Breast cancer is the second most common cancer in Uganda, after Cervical Cancer and Kaposi Sarcoma. Breast cancer was ranked the number six cause of cancer mortality in Uganda, constituting 5.9% of the 22,992 cancer deaths, with a cumulative rate of 1.38. Globally, Breast Cancer is the number one cause of mortality according to the International Agency for Research in Cancer according to the 2020 data. Women, worldwide are at risk of contracting it as they age. Research has shown that most breast cancers are found in…

KAMPALA – Uganda and South Sudan have taken a significant step toward enhancing power trade and fostering socio-economic development with the signing of a Power Sales Agreement (PSA) between the two countries. The agreement, executed on June 27, aims to prioritize the development of a 308-kilometer power transmission line, connecting the towns of Olwiyo in Uganda and Juba in South Sudan. The agreement is a result of the commitment made in a Memorandum of Understanding signed in December 2015, which aimed to develop transmission and distribution infrastructure between Uganda and South Sudan. The implementation of the PSA seeks to strengthen…