Prudential, which provides long-term protection and investment opportunities to Ugandans through innovative and affordable life assurance products, has this morning donated Ush300million towards the COVID -19 food relief. Prudential Uganda’s donation is aimed at feeding the most vulnerable and poor communities who have been affected by the lockdown that was instituted almost three months ago […]
When coronavirus (COVID19) pandemic hit the world, many governments were forced to shut down schools. In March, President Yoweri Museveni faced with the same problem ordered schools to close in order to safeguard pupils, students and teachers from the pandemic. In total, the President sent home over 15 million scholars. But as the pandemic persisted, […]
South Sudan President Salva Kiir Mayardit is said to have been rushed to a Cairo hospital in Egypt for treatment of Coronavirus. It is said that Salva Kiir Mayardit last night developed strange symptoms of Coronavirus which included shortness of breath and swelling of the chest. His personal doctor said this morning that Kiir was […]
The former British Protectorate in the Horn of Africa, officially known as the Republic of Somaliland is arguably the most democratic state in Eastern Africa, with many success stories that hardly imaginable to happen in the continent, yet the world turned a blind eye on it. Somaliland with a population of over 5 million has […]
Oxfam has announced that will phase out 18 of its country offices, which changes in total will affect around 1450 out of nearly 5000 program staff and 700 out of nearly 1900 partner organizations. The humanitarian organization said it is bringing forward a reorganization of its global operations as it implements its new strategic framework […]
Coca-Cola Beverages Africa in Uganda has handed over its contribution of UGX1.3billion (One Billion, Three Hundred Million Shillings) with three brand new pick-up trucks added to the Ministry of Health COVID-19 fleet. Prime Minister and Chair of the National Task Force for COVID-19, Dr Ruhakana Rugunda, welcomed the contribution and commended Coca-Cola for being a […]
The Kenya Railways is targeting to serve up to 230,000 passengers a day when the expansion project of the Nairobi Commuter Rail network is complete at the end of June. To achieve this, the Kenya Railways is engaged in the construction of Commuter Stations at Kikuyu, Embakasi Village, Pipeline, Donholm, Dandora, Kahawa, Ruiru, Athi River, […]
The local foreign exchange market experienced calm on Thursday with the Uganda shilling trading within a narrow band against the U.S. unit. Paltry dollar inflows just about matched demand for foreign currency from the corporate sector and left the USDUGX currency pair a mere 3 shillings higher by the closing bell. The pair is likely […]
Rwanda has not witnessed any disruptions in the supply of seeds to its farmers despite the lockdown to control the spread of COVID-19, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources. The Ministry said the country is on course to achieve its target of being self-sufficient in seed supply. It is also exploring the […]
It is becoming clear that most – if not all – our major social, economic and political decisions over the next few years will be made through the prism of the coronavirus and the ripple effects of the pandemic. Lacking the financial resources and healthcare capacity of the more developed Western countries, Africa will have […]
Somaliland is upping its pressure on the international community to grant it recognition in her for self-determination. President Muse Bihi in his virtual speech to the nation during the 29th anniversary since separating with Somalia said not even the coronavirus could stop Somalilanders in different countries from celebrating the country’s “independence”. Bihi said Somaliland is […]
To provide the much-needed information and solutions for Ugandan entrepreneurs struggling with the financial consequences of the COVID -19 pandemic, Stanbic Bank has partnered with ConsumerCentriX on a Business Information Hub. This website will provide entrepreneurs with advice on financial management to overcome economic slowdown and insights into new developments across industries. Through a partnership […]
There was no Pomp and Colour as the self-declared Republic of Somaliland “marked its 29th Independence Day” on Monday. Due to the ravaging COVID-19 pandemic that has swept across the world, Somaliland opted for muted celebrations of the day the country broke away from Somalia and declared its independence. “May 18, is also our reflection […]