Stanbic Bank Uganda welcomes new CEO Mumba Kalifungwa

Patrick Mweheire (right), Regional Chief Executive for Stanbic Bank receives Mumba Kenneth Kalifungwa   Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Mumba Kenneth Kalifungwa has officially assumed the role of Chief Executive at Stanbic Bank Uganda, the nation’s …

ABB technology powers three substations in Uganda

ABB technology powers three substations in Uganda March 2025 Electrical Power & Protection In 2024, ABB delivered solutions to three substations run by Uganda’s leading utility, Umeme Limited (UMEME), which manages and operates the state-owned leased …

Uganda Reports Second Death of Child from Ebola

Addis Ababa, March 3, 2025 (ENA)—Uganda has reported the second death of a child from Ebola and concerns raised over disease surveillance in the outbreak. A second Ebola patient, a 4-year-old child, has died in Uganda, the World Health Organization said, …

Nepal’s squad for Uganda quadrangular series finalised

The Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) on Sunday revealed the 14-member squad of the national women’s cricket team travelling to Uganda for a quadrangular series including Hong Kong and Namibia. As per the squad list released by head coach Manoj Katuwal, …

Hot weather, rising food prices push up inflation in Uganda

Food prices in the market going up FILE PHOTO IST Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The effects of harsh weather conditions are not only causing discomfort for Ugandans but are also impacting the economy, with rising food prices contributing to …

Uganda reports 2nd Ebola death, victim a 4-year-old

Second Ebola Patient, A Four-Year-Old Child, Dies In Uganda

A second Ebola patient, a four-year-old child, has died in Uganda, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has confirmed, citing the country’s health ministry. This tragic development brings the total number of confirmed Ebola cases in the country to ten. …

Uganda's Cheptegei qualifies for 2025 World Athletics Championship

KAMPALA, March 2 (Xinhua) -- Uganda's Joshua Cheptegei has secured qualification for the 2025 World Athletics Championship in Tokyo, Japan. Cheptegei, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, qualified after beating the qualification time when he finished …

Four-year-old dies from Ebola amid new outbreak in Uganda

The latest Ebola outbreak, the sixth in Uganda, was declared at the end of January. A four-year-old has been identified as the second patient to die from the Ebola virus in Uganda after a recent outbreak. The World Health Organization (WHO) said on …

4-year-old dies of Ebola in Uganda raising concerns of spreading outbreak

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