News, Stories, Events, & Trends that shape the Eastern African region
Industry leaders, young professionals, academia and innovators to gather for a landmark conversation on mentorship, leadership and Uganda’s digital future. May 28th 2026, Kampala, Uganda. The Uganda Digital Society (UDS) has announced the inaugural John Babirukamu Annual Memorial Lecture organised in honour of the late John Birungi Babirukamu, a respected digital strategist, communications leader,
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By the time the school bell rings to signal a new term in Uganda, many parents have already been in silent preparation for weeks. Every available shilling is accounted for, personal needs are put on hold, and family conversations quietly revolve around one pressing question, how to meet the rising cost of education. Uganda’s education
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Access to clean drinking water remains a significant challenge in Uganda, particularly for schoolchildren in underserved areas. According to UNICEF, approximately 30% of Ugandans lack access to safe drinking water, with schools being among the hardest hit. Data from the Ugandan Ministry of Education and Sports reveals that only 35% of primary schools have access
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James Onyutta, the Managing Director of FINCA Uganda, recently shared his inspiring career and personal journey on Next Radio. With over 25 years in the financial sector and a wealth of experience working in different countries, Onyutta’s story is one of resilience, adaptability, and visionary leadership. Onyutta’s journey into the banking world began at Uganda
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Kampala, Uganda – Talkio Mobile, Uganda’s newest telecom provider, which provides a gateway to a smarter, faster, and fully customizable mobile experience, is thrilled to announce a festive campaign that rewards new customers who book a Talkio SIM with a chance to win a brand new iPhone 16 Pro Max and other fantastic prizes, including
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With the ongoing high internet costs in the Country, Blue Crane Communication has cut its prices in its new campaign dubbed Switch to BCC. The campaign is aimed at delivering reliable high internet speeds at the lowest prices for fiber home users and SMEs within Uganda. Running till December 2024, this initiative aims to empower
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As Uganda’s economy grows and the middle class expands, the supermarket sector is experiencing a significant transformation. Global supermarket brands, such as Carrefour, are not only capitalizing on this economic upswing but also actively shaping consumer behaviors and preferences in the country. In his recent budget reading, Finance Minister Matia Kasaija highlighted that Uganda’s economic
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Carrefour, which Majid Al Futtaim owns the exclusive rights to operate in Uganda, has announced a UGX 7 million sponsorship of the Kyambogo Ultra Challenge Run scheduled for the 4th of May starting at the Kyambogo University Cricket Oval. The sponsorship is in line with Carrefour’s commitment to the health and well-being of the communities
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Following a recrewing effort, the hospital ship, Africa Mercy®, has now departed from the Port of East London for service within the nation of Madagascar for the next ten months. During the eight-month refit in Durban’s Dormac Shipyard, the ship underwent extensive repairs and maintenance to prolong and improve the vessel’s service life and quality of
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Nearly half of the 800 African survey participants have fallen victim to an online scam at least once, losing thousands of dollars in the process and compromising their personal data. This alarming statistic is one of the key findings of the KnowBe4 2023 Online Scams and Victims in Africa Report, which was just released. The
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