Mental health expert Dr. Moses Mukasa Bwesige urges stakeholders to prioritize investing in systems to prevent trauma rather than spending extensively on collecting statistics.
Nnaabageraka Sylvia Nagginda praised the role of technology in Uganda’s development and improving livelihoods during the 2025 Ekisakaate closing ceremony at St. Janan SSS Bombo Kalule.
The Electoral Commission (EC) has commenced the public display of demarcated Local Government Council Electoral Areas from January 13 to January 20, 2025, ahead of Uganda’s 2025/2026 General Elections.
Mulago National Referral Hospital has launched a computerized system to enhance surgical safety and efficiency by digitizing the WHO Surgical Safety Checklist, improving team communication, and reducing errors.
The Uganda Communications Commission has warned against vulgarity in entertainment during the festive season, threatening deportation for offending foreign artistes, license cancellation for broadcasters, and sanctions for event organizers. UCC emphasized adherence to public morality laws and regulations. The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has issued a formal warning to both local and international artistes, as […]
Hellena Munyesa, founder of Helton Traders Limited, won €15,000 (Shs57 million) for her eco-friendly innovation of making sewing threads from recycled plastic bottles at the EAC Youth and Women Hackathon in Nairobi. Hellena Munyesa, founder of Helton Traders Limited, is transforming the sewing industry by creating eco-friendly threads from recycled plastic bottles. Her innovative project […]
First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Hon. Janet Museveni, commended Young Engineers Uganda for organizing Uganda’s inaugural National STEM and Vex Robotics Championship. Arinaitwe Rugyendo and the Commissioner for Secondary Schools Mrs Juliet Atuhaire Muzoora First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports Hon Janet Kataaha Museveni has commended Young Engineers Uganda for […]
MTN Uganda, through its MTN Foundation, graduated 253 young individuals from its Digital Literacy Program at MTAC Mbale Campus, emphasizing digital inclusion and economic empowerment. The program, with 54% female participants, provided foundational ICT skills to boost opportunities in education, entrepreneurship, and employment. MTN Uganda, through its Corporate Social Responsibility arm, MTN Foundation, has successfully […]
Pebuu, a leading Ugandan technology firm, has expanded its service network to over 320 locations and now manages over 20,000 agents nationwide. Utilizing advanced technology like real-time tracking and geo-mapping, Pebuu enhances the efficiency of agent and merchant management, driving operational oversight. On going training at Pebuu Technologies Pebuu, a leading technology firm in Uganda […]
Women running businesses in green technologies such as renewable energy, conservation farming and agro-processing are to benefit from a funding by Germany, the European Union and NORAD. The support will come through the Employment Promotion for Women for the Green Transformation in Africa (WE4D) programme that was launched by gender minister Betty Amongi. Germany, the […]
