Uganda hosts high-level regional meeting on pandemic readiness and response

Uganda hosts high-level regional meeting on pandemic readiness and response

KAMPALA, Uganda — The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has convened a high-level consultative meeting in Kampala to enhance regional preparedness for pandemics and health emergencies. The event, held under the PREPARED Project, brought together representatives from IGAD member states, the World Health Organization (WHO), and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent […] The post Uganda hosts high-level regional meeting on pandemic readiness and response appeared first on PML Daily .

Islamic finance leaders convene in London to discuss global growth and ethical principles

Islamic finance leaders convene in London to discuss global growth and ethical principles

LONDON — The Forum on Islamic Banking and Finance brought together global leaders and financiers to discuss the sector’s growth and challenges in London. The event, held on Monday at the London Central Mosque, was organized by AlHuda Centre of Islamic Banking and Economics (CIBE) and the Islamic Cultural Centre, U.K., and sponsored by Royal […] The post Islamic finance leaders convene in London to discuss global growth and ethical principles appeared first on PML Daily .

Museveni meets Nippon Foundation officials

Museveni meets Nippon Foundation officials

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni welcomed a delegation from the Nippon Foundation at State House Entebbe. The Nippon Foundation is Asia’s leading grant-maker, based in Japan and cooperating with stakeholders of all levels around the world to confront social challenges. The team was led by Mr. Isao Iijima, Special Advisor to the Prime Minister of Japan, […] The post Museveni meets Nippon Foundation officials appeared first on PML Daily .

Nakalema pushes for better communication of government achievements

Nakalema pushes for better communication of government achievements

KAMPALA, Uganda — Col. Edith Nakalema, head of the State House Investors Protection Unit (SHIPU), urged leaders of government agencies to strengthen their collaborative efforts to promote socioeconomic transformation in Uganda. During a follow-up meeting held at the SHIPU offices in Kampala, Nakalema called on the executives to use their positions to enhance inter-agency cooperation […] The post Nakalema pushes for better communication of government achievements appeared first on PML Daily .

Airtel Money partners with Cindy Sanyu to digitize ‘royal experience’ concert ticketing

Airtel Money partners with Cindy Sanyu to digitize ‘royal experience’ concert ticketing

KAMPALA, Uganda — Airtel Money has partnered with popular Ugandan singer Cindy Sanyu to digitize ticket sales for her upcoming “Royal Experience” concert on Aug. 29 at Millennium Park, Lugogo. The collaboration, announced Tuesday, makes Airtel Money the official ticketing partner for the event. This allows fans to purchase tickets conveniently and securely using the […] The post Airtel Money partners with Cindy Sanyu to digitize ‘royal experience’ concert ticketing appeared first on PML Daily .

Fed Governor Cook to sue over Trump’s decision to fire her

Fed Governor Cook to sue over Trump’s decision to fire her

WASHINGTON, the United States | Xinhua | U.S. Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook will file a lawsuit to prevent President Donald Trump from firing her, her lawyer said Tuesday, arguing the president has no authority to remove Cook. “His attempt to fire her, based solely on a referral letter, lacks any factual or legal basis,” … The post Fed Governor Cook to sue over Trump’s decision to fire her appeared first on The Independent Uganda: .

How Centenary Bank is Helping Nsambya Babies Home Build a Sustainable Future

How Centenary Bank is Helping Nsambya Babies Home Build a Sustainable Future

Founded in 1958, the Child Welfare and Adoption Society has been devoted to its mission of providing temporary shelter for lost, abandoned, or rescued children with nowhere else to go. Based in Nsambya, the organization operates Nsambya Babies Home, its main facility, alongside two other homes: Kankobe Babies Home and Nateete Family Group, where older […] The post How Centenary Bank is Helping Nsambya Babies Home Build a Sustainable Future appeared first on PML Daily .

German auto industry cuts over 51,000 jobs over U.S. tariff, weak demand

German auto industry cuts over 51,000 jobs over U.S. tariff, weak demand

BERLIN, German | Xinhua | Germany’s auto industry have cut more than 51,000 jobs over the past year as weak demand, U.S. tariffs and the costly shift to electric vehicles weighed heavily on the sector, according to a report by consultancy EY. Employment in the auto sector fell by nearly 7 percent over the 12 … The post German auto industry cuts over 51,000 jobs over U.S. tariff, weak demand appeared first on The Independent Uganda: .

KIU medical student winsi UGX 1.5M in Stanbic Bank “Kya Double with Supa Dupa” campaign

KIU medical student winsi UGX 1.5M in Stanbic Bank “Kya Double with Supa Dupa” campaign

MBARARA: A first year student at Kampala International University (KIU) has been given an unexpected financial boost after winning a cash prize in Stanbic Bank’s ongoing Kya Double with SupaDupa campaign. Daniella Muwanga Nantege, 20, who is pursuing course in Medicine and Surgery at the Ishaka campus, was announced as the latest winner after depositing […] The post KIU medical student winsi UGX 1.5M in Stanbic Bank “Kya Double with Supa Dupa” campaign appeared first on PML Daily .

Vivo Energy Uganda showcases clean cooking solutions at Headteachers’ conference

Vivo Energy Uganda showcases clean cooking solutions at Headteachers’ conference

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Vivo Energy Uganda, the distributor of Shell-branded fuels and lubricants, is showcasing its new Shell Gas clean cooking solutions for schools at the annual conference for the Association of Secondary School Headteachers of Uganda (ASSHU). The conference runs from Monday, August 25 to Thursday, August 28, 2025, at Speke … The post Vivo Energy Uganda showcases clean cooking solutions at Headteachers’ conference appeared first on The Independent Uganda: .