Salmah Namwanje

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moneylender Featured image for Ruto Assures Kenyans of Timely Completion of Talanta Sports Stadium for AFCON 2027
Thu 07 Nov, 2024 23:54
Ruto Assures Kenyans of Timely Completion of Talanta Sports Stadium for AFCON 2027
Featured image for Ruto Assures Kenyans of Timely Completion of Talanta Sports Stadium for AFCON 2027

The stadium, which is expected to elevate Kenya’s sports infrastructure to international standards, will play a pivotal role in the country’s co-hosting of the tournament alongside Uganda and Tanzania...


News Featured image for Muyembe–Nakapiripirit Road Project Spurs Economic Growth
Thu 07 Nov, 2024 23:35
Muyembe–Nakapiripirit Road Project Spurs Economic Growth
Featured image for Muyembe–Nakapiripirit Road Project Spurs Economic Growth

With construction nearly 70% complete, the road has significantly improved connectivity, facilitating easier movement for locals and enabling farmers to transport their produce with fewer obstacles.


News Featured image for Ruto Calls for Global Collaboration to Combat Hunger

Sports Featured image for IMF Predicts Challenging Economic Landscape for MENA in 2025 Amid Oil Cuts and Regional Conflicts
Wed 06 Nov, 2024 20:24
IMF Predicts Challenging Economic Landscape for MENA in 2025 Amid Oil Cuts and Regional Conflicts
Featured image for IMF Predicts Challenging Economic Landscape for MENA in 2025 Amid Oil Cuts and Regional Conflicts

According to the report, deliberate cuts in oil production by major exporters like Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, aimed at stabilizing global oil prices, have led to lower government reven...


william ruto Featured image for Kenyan President Reaffirms Commitment to South Sudan Peace During Juba Visit

News Featured image for Former Kenyan Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua Praises Donald Trump’s Political Comeback

Health Featured image for WHO Study Calls for Urgent Vaccine Development for Key Endemic Pathogens

Health Featured image for WHO Sounds Alarm Over Health Crisis in Ethiopia Amid Rising Disease Outbreaks
Tue 05 Nov, 2024 21:34
WHO Sounds Alarm Over Health Crisis in Ethiopia Amid Rising Disease Outbreaks
Featured image for WHO Sounds Alarm Over Health Crisis in Ethiopia Amid Rising Disease Outbreaks

Ethiopia has recorded over 7.3 million malaria cases this year, marking the highest incidence in seven years


News Featured image for UN Chief Calls for Urgent Action Against Impunity in Journalist Killings
Mon 04 Nov, 2024 21:31
UN Chief Calls for Urgent Action Against Impunity in Journalist Killings
Featured image for UN Chief Calls for Urgent Action Against Impunity in Journalist Killings

Guterres highlighted the staggering statistic that an estimated 9 out of 10 journalist murders remain unresolved, perpetuating what he described as a “cycle of fear and silence.”


News Featured image for New UN Data Highlights Impact of Unpaid Care on Women’s Economic Opportunities Worldwide
Mon 04 Nov, 2024 20:23
New UN Data Highlights Impact of Unpaid Care on Women’s Economic Opportunities Worldwide
Featured image for New UN Data Highlights Impact of Unpaid Care on Women’s Economic Opportunities Worldwide

This data, shared on the UN’s X account, underscores the far-reaching impact of unpaid care work on women’s economic opportunities and well-being.


News Featured image for Kenya and Zambia Strengthen Trade and Diplomatic Ties as Ruto, Hichilema Endorse Key Candidates
Thu 31 Oct, 2024 20:45
Kenya and Zambia Strengthen Trade and Diplomatic Ties as Ruto, Hichilema Endorse Key Candidates
Featured image for Kenya and Zambia Strengthen Trade and Diplomatic Ties as Ruto, Hichilema Endorse Key Candidates

The leaders committed to deepening economic cooperation, aiming to bolster trade and tourism ties that benefit both nations’ citizens and business sectors.


Health Featured image for NDA Urges Pharmaceuticals to Prioritise Patient Safety Over Profits
Thu 31 Oct, 2024 20:17
NDA Urges Pharmaceuticals to Prioritise Patient Safety Over Profits
Featured image for NDA Urges Pharmaceuticals to Prioritise Patient Safety Over Profits

With Uganda’s pharmaceutical industry rapidly expanding, the NDA is committed to strengthening oversight and fostering industry cooperation to maintain high safety standards.


News Featured image for Karuma Bridge Rehabilitation Nears Completion
Thu 31 Oct, 2024 15:34
Karuma Bridge Rehabilitation Nears Completion
Featured image for Karuma Bridge Rehabilitation Nears Completion

According to Eng Lawrence Pario, head of bridges and structures at UNRA, formwork installation is nearly 80% complete, marking a key milestone.


Health Featured image for Uganda Battles Rising Mpox Cases as Kampala Records Highest Outbreak
Wed 30 Oct, 2024 23:23
Uganda Battles Rising Mpox Cases as Kampala Records Highest Outbreak
Featured image for Uganda Battles Rising Mpox Cases as Kampala Records Highest Outbreak

Authorities report that mpox primarily affects urban and ghetto communities, with vulnerable groups like commercial sex workers, timber dealers, university students (particularly in Kikoni near Makere...


Sports Featured image for BoU Reassures on Damaged Currency Exchange
Wed 30 Oct, 2024 23:21
BoU Reassures on Damaged Currency Exchange
Featured image for BoU Reassures on Damaged Currency Exchange

BoU stated that currency holders with worn or partially damaged notes need only bring them to a nearby bank, where they can receive replacements.


Health Featured image for 136 Million Africans Live with Hearing Loss - WHO
Wed 30 Oct, 2024 16:55
136 Million Africans Live with Hearing Loss - WHO
Featured image for 136 Million Africans Live with Hearing Loss - WHO

With limited access to hearing care services, millions of Africans face barriers to education, employment, and social inclusion due to untreated hearing impairment.


News Featured image for Ruto’s Commitment to School Meals Coalition Aims to Boost Enrolment and Student Well-being by 2030

william ruto Featured image for Ruto Commends Tumaini Initiative’s Role in Promoting Peace in South Sudan

Women's Ballon d'Or Featured image for UNHCR Highlights Refugees’ Desire to Return Home Amid Persisting Insecurity

Health Featured image for Africa CDC Strengthens Efforts to Combat Viral Hepatitis in Africa, Focuses on Madagascar

Africa Featured image for Nigeria Prepares for Mpox Vaccination Rollout
Sun 27 Oct, 2024 21:16
Nigeria Prepares for Mpox Vaccination Rollout
Featured image for Nigeria Prepares for Mpox Vaccination Rollout

The vaccination rollout aims to curb the spread of Mpox (formerly known as Monkeypox), a viral infection that has seen a resurgence in several African countries.


Uganda Business and Technical Examinations Board Featured image for Government Strengthens TVET Programs, Boosts Female Enrolment and Industry-Driven Training

william ruto Featured image for New Cardiothoracic Centre Enhances AGC Tenwek Hospital

News Featured image for UN Marks Global Media and Information Literacy Week: A Call to Combat Misinformation

william ruto Featured image for Kenya Advances Geothermal Power Projects to Achieve 100% Clean Energy by 2030

Jane Asiimwe Muhindo Featured image for Uganda's Efforts to Combat HIV/AIDS Show Progress but Challenges Remain

News Featured image for African Union and United Nations Leaders Convene Eighth Annual Conference in Addis Ababa

Uganda Martyrs Museum Featured image for Obama Rallies Support for Democrats Ahead of Election Day in Wisconsin

undp Featured image for UNDP reports over 1.1 bn people living in poverty

News Featured image for UN Report Highlights Growing Gender Gap in Global Social Protection

News Featured image for 733 Million People Worldwide Face Hunger, UN Warns on World Food Day

Sports Featured image for Global Public Debt Expected to Surpass $100tn
Tue 15 Oct, 2024 23:34
Global Public Debt Expected to Surpass $100tn
Featured image for Global Public Debt Expected to Surpass $100tn

Governments are urged to implement fiscal reforms, strengthen tax systems, and focus on growth-enhancing investments that promote sustainability.


News Featured image for Govt Fast-Tracks Emergency Procurement for Jetty Bridge in Pakwach
Tue 15 Oct, 2024 22:49
Govt Fast-Tracks Emergency Procurement for Jetty Bridge in Pakwach
Featured image for Govt Fast-Tracks Emergency Procurement for Jetty Bridge in Pakwach

This decision comes in response to the deteriorating condition of the existing bridge, a vital link for traffic to and from the West Nile region.


News Featured image for UN Highlights Role of Rural Women in Building Sustainable Future

Plascon paint Featured image for US Provides $4.1 Million to Support Mpox Response

News Featured image for Govt Issues Urgent Evacuation Warning Amid Fears Of Another Kiteezi Garbage Collapse

national play day Featured image for UNICEF Urges Global Action as 800 Million Children Lack Basic Hygiene Services in Schools

Kenya Featured image for Kenya Strengthens Efforts to Control Mpox Outbreak with WHO and USAID Support

News Featured image for Empowering Refugee Girls on International Day of the Girl Child
Fri 11 Oct, 2024 10:58
Empowering Refugee Girls on International Day of the Girl Child
Featured image for Empowering Refugee Girls on International Day of the Girl Child

The British Council has played a key role in addressing these issues, with its global initiatives educating over eight million girls and tackling pressing concerns like child marriage, female genital...


who Featured image for WHO,govt partner to address mental health crisis

International Education Day Featured image for Dr Besigye Decries High Cost of Education
Thu 10 Oct, 2024 21:19
Dr Besigye Decries High Cost of Education
Featured image for Dr Besigye Decries High Cost of Education

Speaking during an Independence Day address, Besigye lamented the financial strain parents face in trying to secure quality education for their children, which he attributed to exorbitant school fees...


Twende Butiaba 2024 Featured image for NBA Moots Setting Up of Hub in Kenya
Wed 09 Oct, 2024 22:47
NBA Moots Setting Up of Hub in Kenya
Featured image for NBA Moots Setting Up of Hub in Kenya

In addition to building basketball courts, the NBA is also establishing its commercial hub in Nairobi


Pride Microfinance Featured image for Cabinet approves Kiteezi Landfill to Become Recycling Hub

Health Featured image for Global Fertility Decline Poses Economic Challenges, Says IMF Report

Simon Peter Mundeyi Featured image for Mayiga Forgives Gashumba After Apology For Anti-Kingdom Drivel
Mon 07 Oct, 2024 13:56
Mayiga Forgives Gashumba After Apology For Anti-Kingdom Drivel
Featured image for Mayiga Forgives Gashumba After Apology For Anti-Kingdom Drivel

Katikkiro Mayiga emphasised the importance of responsible social media use to promote positivity and unity as publicly Mr Gashumba apologized for past offensive comments directed at the Katikkiro on s...


News Featured image for Hearing Loss on the Rise: Urgent Action Needed Across Africa

News Featured image for AUSSOM to Replace ATMIS in Somalia as AU Peacekeeping Mission Transitions in 2025

News Featured image for AUSSOM to Replace ATMIS in Somalia as AU Peacekeeping Mission Transitions in 2025

News Featured image for UNRA Intensifies Efforts to Clear Road Reserves

International Education Day Featured image for Global Call for 44 Million Teachers to Achieve Quality Education for All