Earlier this week, a letter surfaced on social media indicating that Uganda had already approved to import the Chinese COVID-19 vaccine. Diana Atwine, the Permanent Secretary to the ministry of health has said that Gov’t is not importing the Chinese COVID-19 vaccine for use by Ugandans but for use by Chinese in Kapeeka who want to import it for Chinese nationals only. “They (Chinese in Kapeeka) claim the vaccine is being used in their home country. This vaccine is still under research and not approved for use by World Health Organisation (WHO), Atwine said. She however revealed that the MOH…
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Xoom, PayPal’s money transfer service, announced that the company’s customers in the US, UK, Canada and Europe cans now send secure and convenient money transfers directly to mobile wallets in key markets across Africa with a focus on the underbanked segment. This new service expands the company’s offering to send money to mobile wallets in Cameroon, Ghana, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe—with plans to include more markets in 2021. Mobile money services are being deployed rapidly across emerging markets as a key tool to further the goal of financial inclusion. Financial inclusion is instrumental…
The Coca-Cola Foundation (TCCF) has today handed over a substantial financial donation to the Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS) as a contribution towards Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) activities that will be implemented in high traffic areas and other activities relating to coronavirus pandemic. The one hundred eighty six million shillings (Ush186,000,000) donated will go towards promotion of mandatory hanwashing and support Risk communication for COVID-19 with URCS as the implementing partner. Speaking at the handover event at UMA Showgrounds in Lugogo, the Uganda Red Cross Society Secretary General, Mr. Robert Kwesiga applauded Coca-Cola for its humantarian efforts at both…
Emirates is getting into the festive spirit. The airline always ends the year with extra trimmings for the holiday season and 2020 is no different. Travelers can look forward to special touches both on board and on the ground from today until 31 December to make travels extra sweet as they reunite with family and friends. Customers can kick off their travels in the Emirates lounge in Dubai International airport with a range of traditional Christmas dishes including roasted turkey, and a wide selection of festive sweets like stollen cake. On board, the signature festive menu is making a comeback. Customers travelling from Dubai to…
Airtel Uganda, together with long-term technology partner Comviva has won three awards at this year’s virtual Emerging Payments Awards Ceremony, streamed online for the global payments’ community and general public to witness. Airtel Uganda and Comviva emerged winners for Airtel Money in the “Best Financial Inclusion Payments Initiative” and “Most Innovative Mobile or Financial Service Payments Solution” categories and for Airtel Money Pay in the “Most Innovative Merchant Services Solution’ category. The Emerging Payments Awards are the virtual gathering place for the payments community to celebrate progress, applaud achievements, and network. Specifically, they celebrate innovation and collaboration by recognising companies…
In very shocking incidents, an alumnus of Uganda Christian University has passed on just hours after he wedded his long-time girlfriend. Roy Watulo, died Monday morning shortly after his wedding with girlfriend Anita Watulo, a wedding that happened Saturday at the UCU chapel. The death of Roy Watulo has been confirmed by UCU management; however, the cause of death is still unknown. “It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Roy Watuulo, a son to Dr. Richard Watuulo, the Dean Faculty of Education and Arts. Roy died this morning at 12 a.m. from Kapchorwa District,” a statement…
The festive season is here and Uganda Breweries has announced special gifting offers on the Johnnie Walker range, to spread the holiday cheer. “Johnnie Walker has been the gift to give since 1820. Our festive offer is the perfect opportunity for people to reward their loved ones and show appreciation to them,” Paul Rwandekeye, the Johnnie Walker Brand Manager said. From the best of collectables to personalised gifts, Johnnie Walker has a blend for that special person that suits their individual character and taste, enabling family and friends to foster deeper connections during the season of giving. The limited-edition Johnnie…
The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has informed the public that passengers on night flights that arrive or depart past the stipulated curfew hours will be allowed to proceed to and from the airport. UCAA, however, advises that such passengers should posses necessary travel documents including valid evidence of their air ticket or boarding pass which will be presented to the officers on duty enforcing curfew. Drivers who pick the travellers to and off the airport have also been advised to keep evidence from the airport such as airport parking tickets to avoid any inconveniences on the way. “Passengers on…
Ministry of Works has extended a contract to permit issuers Face Technologies just days after it announced they should leave for a new company Uganda Security Printing Company (USPC) to take over. A statement this week from the Ministry had confirmed the exit of Face Technologies and ordered for the closure of operational offices in Kampala and the countryside to purposely allow USPC to remodel facilities in “preparation for take-over”. Days later, the ministry made a U-turn asking Face Technologies to stay until March. “Face Technologies will continue the issuance of drivers’ licenses on Monday 7th December 2020 as the…
Uganda Breweries Limited has announced a three days competitive challenge bringing together young innovators and creative thinkers to collaborate to develop unique e-commerce solutions for a fast-paced business industry dubbed the Creative hackathon. The hackathon will be held in partnership with House of DJ’s and will seek to address the need for e-commerce solutions accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic. It will be held between 10th – 13th December 2020, and will bring together individuals and teams to create prototypes that will be appraised by a group of highly experienced mentors and judges. Speaking about the initiative, Alvin Mbugua,…