Uganda Explores Cassava and Sweet Potatoes as Wheat Alternatives

In the wake of global supply disruptions caused by the Russia-Ukraine conflict, Uganda is exploring alternatives to wheat, with a…

USAID Grants $45 Million to Uganda for HIV Vaccine Study

The Joint Clinical Research Center (JCRC) and the Makerere University Walter Reed Project (MUWRP) have been granted sh168,811,425,000b (equivalent to…

Museveni to Attend 30th Anniversary Celebration of Uganda’s Construction Sector

The Uganda National Association of Building and Civil Engineering Contractors (UNABCEC), in collaboration with the Ministry of Works and Transport,…

Treepz and Octamile Launch ‘Treepz Care’ Insurance for Car Rentals Across Africa

Africa's leading car-sharing platform, Treepz, has partnered with insurtech firm Octamile to introduce a groundbreaking insurance program known as "Treepz…

Koree Wins 2023 Ecobank Fintech Challenge in Cameroon

Pan-African banking institution, Ecobank Group, has declared Koree, a fintech company headquartered in Cameroon, as the grand champion of the…

Uganda Struggles with TVET Trainee Placement in Industries

In a joint expression of concern, the Uganda Business and Technical Examinations Board (UBTEB) and the Uganda Institute of Professional…