The Office of the Prime Minister in Uganda has issued a nationwide weather advisory warning of heavy rainfall and an elevated risk of flash floods and landslides in several parts of the country. According to the advisory, the alert is in effect from February 19 to February 28, 2026, and primarily affects Western Uganda, Central
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Women pursuing careers in Uganda’s growing digital economy are set to gain access to mentorship, networking, and career guidance through a new initiative aimed at strengthening their participation in the technology sector. The inaugural Women in Digital event, organised by Uganda Digital Society, will provide a platform for women to connect with industry peers, access
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A seven-member business group in Ayilo 1 Refugee Settlement has avoided a potential financial collapse thanks to timely intervention from FINCA Uganda’s Small Managed Group (SMG) Reserve Fund. The Anyawi Amami Business Group, made up of members from both the refugee and host communities in Pakele Subcounty, faced a repayment challenge after one member unexpectedly
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Peacekeepers from the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) serving under United Nations Guard Unit XI (UNGU XI) have been awarded United Nations medals in recognition of their distinguished service in Somalia. The medal ceremony, held at the UNGU premises in Mogadishu, brought together senior representatives from the United Nations, the African Union mission and the
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More than 15,000 fans turned up at Nyayo National Stadium over the weekend as Nairobi hosted the opening leg of the HSBC SVNS 2 series, drawing praise from continental rugby leaders and government officials. The two-day tournament, held from 14–15 February 2026, featured 12 men’s and women’s international teams battling for promotion back to the
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The African Energy Chamber (AEC) has endorsed the upcoming Africa CEO Forum in Kigali, describing the May 2026 event as a strategic platform for driving investment, partnerships and policy dialogue across the continent. The forum, scheduled for May 14–15 in Kigali, is expected to attract about 2,800 chief executives, heads of state, ministers and business
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Uganda and Tanzania have agreed to strengthen collaboration in key areas including energy development, trade facilitation, infrastructure and regional peace, following high-level talks between the two neighbours in Dar es Salaam. The commitments were announced during a joint press briefing by Uganda’s President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan after bilateral discussions
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Bank of Africa Uganda hosted an exclusive customer football watch party at Shisa Nyama Village to celebrate a successful year and honor participants of its month-long campaign, Bank with BOA, Score a Trip to Morocco. The event brought together customers, football enthusiasts, partners, and Bank of Africa representatives for an evening of excitement, appreciation, and
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Bank of Africa Uganda has unveiled its new Quick Fix loan, a salary-based facility that lets customers access up to five times their monthly salary at a competitive interest rate of 14.5 percent, because now, with BOA Quick Fix, you can do 5X Mo. This product gives Ugandans faster, more convenient access to funds, reinforcing
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In Northern Uganda, entrepreneurship is often a story of resilience and determination, rising above limited capital, fluctuating markets, and long distances from financial institutions. For many business owners, progress depends not only on hard work but also on finding a lender willing to walk the journey with them. Recent Customer Open Forum sessions across FINCA
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