Author: Agencies

Individuals with no prior background in technology have graduated with tech skills after completing a six-month training program at the Refactory Academy. Refactory is Uganda’s leading software development academy, bridging the gap between education and industry. Over the past five years, it has trained approximately 700 young professionals, achieving a remarkable 91% placement rate and driving innovation within the tech ecosystem. Designed by industry experts for the tech sector, Refactory empowers individuals with the skills necessary to transform Uganda’s digital economy. The graduation ceremony coincided with the premiere of the highly anticipated Digital Skills Showcase 2024 at the National ICT…

As part of its corporate strategy to support youth talent and skills development in the Bunyoro community, China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) Uganda Limited has launched the Kingfisher Bunyoro Youth Football Engagement initiative. In collaboration with the Bunyoro-Kitara Kingdom, the tournament will take place throughout December 2024. The team selection process was conducted in partnership with the Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom, which played a key role in identifying and selecting youth teams from the 15 counties across eight districts of Kikuube, Hoima, Masindi, Buliisa, Kiryandongo, Kakumiro, Kibaale, and Kagadi that comprise the Kingdom. The tournament which was launched on Tuesday, 10th December 2024 at Boma playgrounds in Hoima City will feature 25 preliminary matches, followed by…

Entrepreneurs have been advised that an important part of doing business is being compliant in regards to the relevant regulatory rules in place. Speaking during a panel discussion under the theme, ‘Compliance and why many Ugandan MSMEs fail to seize lucrative business opportunities,’ Catherine Poran, the Chief Executive of the Stanbic Business Incubator Limited said, “The first reason why most Ugandan businesses fail is failure to adhere to compliance. Most businesses are not compliant with the laws. When you are doing business, do it the right way. Compliance means that you are doing business the right way. And that is…

Stanbic Bank Uganda has announced an increase in its unsecured loan offering to Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisations (SACCOs) from sh200m to sh4b, attained at an interest rate of only 10%. This was unveiled during the bank’s SACCOs Forum, recently hosted at Onomo Hotel in Kampala. Francis Karuhanga, the Chief Executive of Stanbic Holdings Uganda Limited (SUHL) said the decision to elevate the SACCO preposition is a strategic response to the feedback gained from the previous engagements with Cooperative leaders across the country and the growing demand for affordable financial solutions, a move that perfectly aligns with the government’s…

Osteoporosis in childhood, medically referred to as juvenile osteoporosis, is a condition that involves weak or fragile bones that are more susceptible to fractures. While osteoporosis is often associated with older adults, it can also affect children and adolescents, potentially leading to lifelong health challenges. Here’s more about what causes juvenile osteoporosis, what symptoms to watch for, and what treatments may help. What is osteoporosis in childhood? Osteoporosis is a health condition that affects the bones. It involves a decrease in bone density and strength, which may make bones fragile and prone to fractures over time. Osteoporosis is called a “silent” bone disease…

After waiting for over a year, the TV adaptation of Bernardine Evaristo’s brilliant seventh novel Mr Loverman is finally here! “Love, love, love the adaptation of Mr Loverman, having now seen the entire series. They’ve done an amazing job transforming [sic] the novel into powerful drama,” shared the Booker Prize-winning author on her Instagram. Mr Loverman is already being praised for breaking new ground in the golden age of Black British TV. The telegraph and the Daily Hate gave it a 5 start, and Rotten Tomatoes 100%, after collating reviews and public responses. The series explores themes of identity, love, aging, and sexuality in Britain’s Caribbean community.…

The Acting Director of the Fort Portal Regional Referral Hospital, Dr. Oscar Kaliisa, has raised concerns about the high rate of outpatients seeking medical attention which affects service delivery due to their limited resources. “Almost 40% of the people attending the Out-Patients Department (OPD) are casualties from motor accidents. Most people use boda-bodas because it is the easiest means of transport, but they are also causing more harm than good,” he said. Kaliisa said with the rapid population growth in the region, the hospital is constrained and is not able to offer all the basic services. As a preventive measure,…

As part of its strategy to promote local content and strengthen Uganda’s oil and gas sector, CNOOC Uganda Limited has launched a Free Online Enterprise Development Programme aimed at empowering Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the country. The programme will run from Monday, October 28, 2024, to Thursday, November 7, 2024, offering tailored business training to help SMEs compete effectively in the oil and gas supply chain and other sectors. Facilitated by Vectra Energies, the training is designed to meet the specific needs of SMEs eager to engage in Uganda’s oil and gas industry. Participants will gain practical knowledge…

Under the National Coffee (Amendment) Bill 2024, the government intends to mainstream Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA) into the ministry of agriculture, where its functions shall be undertaken by a department. The matter went to Parliament, where Members of Parliament (MPs) from coffee-growing regions especially Buganda raised reservations about the Bill. The division vote showed 159 legislators supported sending the Bill to the Committee of the Whole House for clause-by-clause consideration, while 77 MPs, from the opposition, voted against it. Speaker Anita Among, adjourned the House sine die. The matter has since elicited mixed reactions from the public. Buganda Kingdom…

Masindi district Local Council One (LC1) chairpersons, represented by Fred Byarufu of Central Cell in Masindi Municipality, have appealed to President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni for inclusion in the Parish Development Model (PDM). This request was made during the President’s visit on Friday at a five-star hotel, invited by State Minister for Youth and Children Affairs, Balaam Narugahara. Byarufu expressed concerns that while they play a crucial role in signing off on beneficiaries, LC1 chairpersons are currently excluded from PDM benefits. “We receive only UGX 10,000 per month as an honorarium. I wonder why individuals earning such a meagre amount cannot…