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How Basemera turned her small land into a money-spinner farm

Uganda, May 18 -- Ten years ago, Ms Sarah Basemera, the team lead at Raising Gabdho Foundation (RGF), decided to quit her well-paying job. It was not fulfilling regardless of the huge paycheck. Toget... Read More


What awaits new UNBS chief

Uganda, May 16 -- Starting Monday this week, Mr James Nkamwesiga Kasigwa reported to office as the new executive director at Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) after his appointment by Trade a... Read More


Ugandans harvest Shs3 trillion from betting in 10 months

Uganda, May 15 -- Betting companies paid out at least Shs3 trillion to winning tickets in the 10 months to April, signaling the growth of gaming and betting as an income earner. In details provided b... Read More


Shumuk, Drake Lubega in city property fight

Uganda, May 10 -- The Shumuk Group property run-ins never end. They always show up and occupy prime-time news and make headlines. The company's protracted battles with the Katatumba family, and latel... Read More


Education Ministry endorses teacher training programme

Uganda, May 9 -- The Ministry of Education and Sports has given the go-ahead to the use of a programme that will enable teachers to support disabled and normal learners in the same schools. The progr... Read More


Majority of microfinance institutions do not meet lending standards, says FIA

Uganda, May 8 -- Half of microfinance institutions and saving and cooperative credit organisations (Saccos), which translates to about 50 percent, do not meet international lending standards, the Fina... Read More


Farmers to revive cooperative bank

Uganda, May 4 -- After a long push and pull between farmers and government over the formation of a cooperative bank, farmers are now working on modalities that will ensure that the bank is formed in t... Read More


African countries want all standards harmonised

Uganda, May 2 -- The African Organisation for Standards has said all countries on the continent must harmonise their standards to effectively trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area. Spea... Read More


Cleopatra Akello adding value to save exploited farmers

Uganda, April 27 -- Unlike other youth who after graduation start looking for white collar jobs, Ms Cleopatra Akello rolled her sleeves and went into agriculture. With the help of her mother and some... Read More


Buguma's push to achieve renewable energy

Uganda, April 24 -- When Roy Nyamutale Baguma discusses sustainable energy solutions, it's evident that his enthusiasm is profound. With a distinguished career in development finance spanning 28 years... Read More