MTN Uganda has realised a significant succ stride in championing gender diversity within its supply chain, increasing the representation of women suppliers from 7% in 2023 to an impressive 15% in 2024. This milestone was reached through the Advancing Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) program, under which more than 118 exceptional women entrepreneurs have been selected to serve as service providers. Launched in October last year in partnership with DFCU Bank (Women in Business), PSFU, NSSF Hi Innovators, ATC, UN Women, The Innovation Village, and MTN MoMo, the AWE initiative aims to expand the female MTN supplier base, enhance women’s business…
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The world is gearing up for an extraordinary event—the total solar eclipse (darkness) set to take place from April 8 to 10, 2024. Many anticipate that this cosmic phenomenon will herald the arrival of a Golden Age. What is a total solar eclipse? It occurs when the moon passes between the sun and the Earth, obscuring the sun’s light. According to NASA, these events happen approximately once every 18 months somewhere in the world. However, this upcoming eclipse is particularly noteworthy. During a total solar eclipse, the moon completely covers the sun, plunging parts of the Earth into darkness. Total…
President Museveni on Thursday amended the list of his cabinet ministers. Among the new ministers joining cabinet is events promoter Balaam Barugahara who has been appointed as the state minister for Gender, Labour and Social Development (in charge of youth). Mr Barugahara, a businessman and strong mobiliser of the First Son, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, is one of the people behind MK Movement which morphed into the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) pressure group with Gen Muhoozi as its leader. In the reshuffle, Mr Museveni who said he had made ‘slight’ amendments will have a new Principal Private Secretary (PPS) and…
Uganda’s Fountain of Honour and the Chairman of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) President on Thursday 21st March, 2024 carried out a mini Cabinet reshuffle where two Ministers were dropped, others transferred and posted to different portfolios. Major casualties in the reshuffle were former Minister for Karamoja Affairs, Mary Gorreti Kitutu and her deputy, Agnes Nandutu who were dropped from the cabinet all together. This was not surprising, considering that the Sabalwanyi had earlier promised to deal politically with those ministers found culpable in the saga. Kitutu was replaced by veteran Peter Lokeris, formerly Minister of State for Minerals. This appointment…
The Leader of Opposition has been exposed as having lied when he addressed the Media on Thursday, 21st March, 2024 saying he only requested for one day’s Per Diem to visit ailing Hon. Muhammad Ssegirinya in Nairobi, Kenya. Hon. Joel Ssenyonyi even told journalist s at Parliamentary building that when he realized he had been over-facilitated, he refunded the extra four days’ per diems. However, a requisition authored by Ssenyonyi on the 31st January, 2024 indicates that he requested for five days permission to visit Ssegirinya in Nairobi and corresponding Per Diems. Ssenyonyi requesting for 5 days per diem “I and…
Forces are jubilating the promotion of Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba to the position of Chief of Defense Forces. “This is the best time of our life in our country’s history,” said an officer at the rank of Captain who preferred anonymity as he is not authorized to speak to the media. “When Gen Muhoozi was appointed Chief of Land Forces, he focused on improving our welfare, especially building modern housing facilities, salaries, clothing and feeding,” the Captain added. President Museveni on Thursday night replaced CDF Gen Wilson Mbadi with Muhoozi, who has been serving as Senior Presidential Advisor in charge of…
A team from the Embassy of the Republic of South Sudan in Uganda embarked upon an initiative in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Republic of South Sudan to promote South Sudan’s visibility in trade and economic development within the region. The initiative aims to shed more light on the investment opportunities in the country and on the forthcoming General Elections scheduled for December 2024. Ugandan media houses were engaged in a 5-day media tour from 11th – 15th March 2024 to showcase South Sudan’s significant achievements and highlight its potential as a key…
By Vincentia Khakasa & Julius Mugaga/Umoja Standard. KAMPALA: Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH) is a leading public health training and research institution in Sub-Saharan Africa. It is one of the schools under the College of Health Sciences, a constituent College of Makerere University Marking a groundbreaking initiative, MakSPH, a constituent School within the College of Health Sciences at Makerere University, embarked on the construction of the new MakSPH Building in February 2020. Positioned as a leading institution in public health research and training in Sub-Saharan Africa, Makerere University is at the helm of this endeavor. More than just…
The Inspector General of Police, John Martins Okoth Ochola is expected to hand over office after the expiry of his contract, the Nile Post has learnt. Ochola was appointed as the police chief in March, 2018, to replace his then boss, Gen Kale Kayihura. When the first three-year contract expired in March 2021, President Museveni extended it for another three years which expire on March, 4. This website has exclusively learnt that later today, Ochola will hand over office during a function at the police headquarters in Naguru as the police awaits President Museveni to appoint his replacement. Whereas the…
By Jamillah Oluka. In the shadowy corridors of political intrigue, where whispers of clandestine deals and power plays reverberate, the recent unveiling of Parliament’s inner workings has sparked seismic tremors across the political landscape. Amidst the grand spectacle, however, lies a deeper narrative of intrigue and betrayal, with Hon. Mpuuga thrust into the heart of controversy within the NUP. Beneath the veneer of political theatrics lies a compelling saga of accountability and transparency, as Mpuuga’s relentless pursuit of truth collides head-on with entrenched power dynamics. While acknowledging his own imperfections, Mpuuga’s unwavering commitment to uncovering the truth has unraveled a…