KCB has today signed up to the Africa Business Leaders Coalition (ABLC) to bolster its push for climate action. The bank said that as we gear up for #COP27 in the next 3 weeks, this is a good time to take stock of what we have done, with a view to building on the past […]
Somaliland’s main opposition party, Waddani is now accusing the government of failing to address the increasing cases of Dengue fever in the country. Waddani Party spokesperson Barkhad Jama Batuun, expressed concerns over the government’s handling of the situation. He said that the main hospitals are overcrowded with patients and lack the capacity to deal with […]
KAMPALA, 05 October 2022 – The Government of Japan has provided a US$1.5 million (UGX5,710,860,000) contribution to the United Nations Children’s Agency – UNICEF, to support the Government of Uganda to improve tacking of under-immunized and unimmunized children at community level. UNICEF will utilize the funds to roll out a digital health information system that […]
Christiana Figueres and May Boeve, SAN JOSÉ/BERKELEY – We have grown accustomed to grim climate news. Despite scientists’ warnings and communities’ protests, catastrophic floods, record-breaking heatwaves, devastating wildfires, and famine-inducing droughts are becoming increasingly frequent. But, occasionally, a pleasant political surprise encourages policymakers and activists to press on in the fight against global warming. The recent passage of the US […]
13th July 2022: In Ugandan lakes, three highly nutritious, finger-sized fishes, known locally as ‘muziri’, ‘ragoogi’ and ‘mukene’ dominate fish catches. However, their nutritional – and economic – benefits are not being realised because high post-harvest losses, caused by improper handling and processing techniques, impact quality and consumer appeal. The NutriFish project is making the most out […]
“Prevention of the next pandemic, whether a recurrence of Covid-19 or a new outbreak, will require significant investment from the Finance and Banking sector in order to minimize the negative economic and human effects,” remarked Professor Denis Byarugaba, Makerere University Professor of Microbiology and member of the Governing Council of Uganda National Academy of Sciences, […]
As part of its commitment to improving plastic waste management in the country, Plastic Recycling Industries Uganda Limited (PRI) an initiative of Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) in Uganda, has today signed a partnership deal with three community-based plastic collection, management, and recycling companies namely Yo-Waste, Ecoplastile and Asante Waste Management. The newly signed partnership will […]
Kampala, Uganda June 22, 2022—With just UGX600, 000 or USD166 investment, Stanbic customers are now able to acquire for themselves and loved ones, annual medical insurance cover of up to UGX20million—this, courtesy of Stanbic MediProtect, a joint offer by the bank and Prudential Uganda. MediProtect has no age-limit and is available to all Stanbic Uganda […]
6th June 2022 Kampala – Dr. Dismas Bwesigye, an Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapist and psychotherapist at the National Mental Referral Hospital, Butabika, enlightened KCB staff on mental health in efforts to help them improve their performance at work and personal lives. This was during a mental health webinar hosted by KCB Bank […]
DAVOS, Switzerland, May 30, 2022 — Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) has launched ‘An Accord for a Healthier World.’ This groundbreaking initiative aims to provide all of Pfizer’s patented, high-quality medicines and vaccines available in the U.S. or the European Union on a not-for-profit basis to 1.2 billion people in 45 lower-income countries. The Accord seeks […]
Dr. Sabrina, Dr. Sabrina Kitaka, a senior pediatrician says that milk as a beverage taken correctly is considered as a beneficial product for growing children and teenagers. Milk contains the daily required sources of water, proteins, calcium, vitamin A, vitamin B, and vitamin D which are much needed for growth, as well as strengthening teeth […]
Dr. Joseph Kobusheshe, Background In this second article of my series on environment and social aspects related to oil and gas developments in Uganda, I specifically address the concerns relating to Green House Gas (GHG) emissions from Uganda’s oil and gas projects. Using facts and published statistics, I point out the glaring gaps and double […]
Kampala – 28th March 2022: In partnership with Uganda Blood Transfusion Services (UTBS), Airtel Uganda, the Smartphone Network with the widest 4G coverage in Uganda, has rallied the public to take part in the 12-Day blood donation drive campaign aimed at reducing blood shortages in health facilities. The 12-day blood donation drive commenced on 15th […]