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World Bank approves work plan of the Generating Growth Opportunities for Women Enterprise Project (GROW)

Minister of Gender, labour and Social Development, Hon. Betty Amongi Akena, has revealed that the World Bank approved the work plan for the implementation of the Generating Growth Opportunities for Women Enterprises Projects (GROW) during media briefing at Junior Quarters in Lira City East Division, Lira City on Sunday, 24th September 2023.

State House Comptroller Encourages Skill Development: Transforming Lives through the Presidential Initiative on Skilling the Girl/Boy Child

The State House Comptroller, Ms. Jane Barekye, emphasized the transformative power of skills acquired through the Presidential Initiative on Skilling the Girl/Boy Child (PISGBC) project. She highlighted that success doesn’t solely depend on university degrees but also on practical skills during a showcase event at Luzira Skilling Center.

New Cement Factory in Moroto Aims to Boost Local Development

Ugandan President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni attended the groundbreaking ceremony for a clinker and cement production plant in Moroto District. The factory, established by West International Holding Limited, a subsidiary of China West Cement Limited, is set to save Uganda $380 million in imported clinker costs while creating jobs and tax revenue.

Kampala Emyooga SACCOS Receive Sh.16B Funding Under the Emyooga Initiative

The Emyooga programme, a presidential initiative aimed at wealth and job creation, is making significant strides in the Ugandan capital, Kampala. With a massive disbursement of 16 billion shillings to 553 Emyooga SACCOS, the transformative program seeks to transform the majority of households from subsistence livelihoods to market-oriented production.

President Museveni Advises Retiring Army Officers on Wise Investment of Retirement Package

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, also the Commander-In-Chief of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), yesterday 31st August 2023 advised retiring senior army officers to invest their retirement package wisely during an event where 11 army Generals officially retired. He encouraged them to engage in stable, income-generating activities and to offer guidance to their local communities.

KCCA and NAADS Empower Persons with Disabilities with Agricultural Support

In a commendable effort to boost the socio-economic status of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Kampala, the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), in partnership with the National Agricultural Advisory Services (NAADS), distributed 3750-day-old chicks and 200 kilograms of feeds. This initiative targeted PWDs hailing from the five distinct divisions of Kampala. Photo Sheila Birungi, the […]

Youth Leaders Unite to Tackle Unemployment, Corruption, and Poverty at National Empowerment Summit.

A gathering of 200 youth leaders from across Uganda seeks solutions to tackle issues like unemployment, corruption, and poverty. The event, named the National Students and Youth Leaders’ Empowerment Summit, emphasizes mentorship, empowerment, and inspiration under the theme of unity and progress. Youth leaders attending the National Students and Youth Leaders Empowerment Summit on 24th […]