Uganda

Local authorities in Uganda’s Mayuge District are under growing pressure to safeguard years of investment in public health, gender equality and youth development following the conclusion of a major donor-funded…

Uganda’s internationally recognised Ghetto Kids dance troupe is preparing to perform alongside global music star Shakira at the FIFA World Cup final in the United States, a milestone that underscores…

Stanbic Bank Uganda has been honored once again for its leadership in environmental sustainability, clinching the coveted National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) Sustainability Award for the second consecutive year. The bank topped the financial institutions category, reinforcing its position as a trailblazer in green finance and environmental stewardship within the East African region.

The development of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP), in Uganda has increasingly continued to attract national and international scrutiny, not just for its economic significance but also for…

Uganda recognizes the role of renewable energy and clean energy sources as sustainable alternatives. However, the nation asserts its commitment to aligning with global best practices while catering to the unique needs and challenges it faces.

Nairobi, September 7, 2020- Keith Hansen, an American, has been appointed as the new Country director for four African countries: Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia and Uganda by the World Bank. As…

Uganda is on course to posting the largest economic growth in sub-Saharan Africa this year despite being marred by the Covid-19 shock, according to World Bank’s latest projections. Uganda’s economy…

Kenya leads Africa in the pace at which it is electrifying its population through a mix of grid and off-grid power connections. Kenya connectivity pace is also among top three…

Tanzania has suffered the biggest rollback of poverty reduction gains in East Africa battered by Covid-19 pandemic, with about six million more Tanzanians sliding into extreme poverty over the past…

Uganda is representing Africa in advancing the role of hydropower in enabling wide-scale transition to renewables post-Covid-19. Hydro Power Association of Uganda is the only African agency to team up…