Ernest Jjingo

Kampala

Journalist at The Uganda Observer

#Hodophile Writer and a bunch of other things

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Absa reports Shs 178bn profit after tax in 2024

1 week ago | observer.ug | Ernest Jjingo

Absa Bank Uganda has announced a robust set of financial results for the year ended December 31, 2024, with its profit after tax rising by 22 per cent to Shs 178 billion from Shs 146 billion in 2023. The bank further recorded a 15 per cent increase in its revenue from Shs 475 billion in 2023 to Shs 546 billion in 2024.
Stanbic’s PMI shows improvement in March private sector performance

2 weeks ago | observer.ug | Ernest Jjingo

Strong demand conditions drove growth in input buying as firms stocked up amid anticipation of more upturns in activity later in the year slightly lifting the monthly Stanbic Bank’s Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI). The headline Stanbic PMI rose to 52.9 during March, up from 52.6 in February. The latest data indicated back-to-back improvements in the health of the Ugandan private sector for the second month running. There were also further increases in output, new orders and employment.
Over 400 returned migrant workers trained in business

3 weeks ago | observer.ug | Ernest Jjingo

A total of 420 returned migrant workers have been trained and graduated in business and entrepreneurship skills to facilitate their reintegration into society and enable them achieve sustainable livelihoods through wage or self-employment.
Lloyd Lutara pulls off monologue play at National Theatre

3 weeks ago | observer.ug | Ernest Jjingo

Theatre plays especially in Uganda are characterized by a large ensemble, many costume changes, extensive props and detailed set, but Ugandan playwright Lloyd Lutara takes a different direction in his play Rope which premiered at the National theatre on March 21.
UBL invests She 1bn invested to restore Sipi catchment area

4 weeks ago | observer.ug | Ernest Jjingo

Carol Sukuku is a barley farmer from Kween district where she also grows other crops like cabbages, maize, potatoes and rears goats and cows on her five-acre piece of land.
Sweden to invest Shs 520 billion in education, health for next five years

1 month ago | observer.ug | Ernest Jjingo

The government of Sweden through its recently adopted five-year strategy for bilateral development cooperation with Uganda has committed to invest $142 million (Shs 520bn) in Uganda from 2025 to 2029.
Kidepo arguably Uganda’s most beautiful national park

1 month ago | observer.ug | Ernest Jjingo

Despite being regarded as one of Africa’s most breathtaking wildernesses and among the eight best Safari destinations in Africa, Kidepo Valley national park remains remote and Uganda’s least explored national park. The park received 7,846 visitors in 2021, 8,343 in 2022, which dropped to 6,388 in 2023. The numbers rose again to 7,613 visitors in 2024. These numbers are low, compared to Murchison Falls, Queen Elizabeth, Bwindi Impenetrable, Lake Mburo, Semliki and Kibale national parks.
Irish, Ugandans mark St Patrick’s Day

1 month ago | observer.ug | Ernest Jjingo

The Irish community in Uganda along with Ugandan nationals came together on March 13 at the Irish ambassador’s residence in Kololo to celebrate the annual St Patrick’s Day. The event saw a distinguished gathering of government officials including deputy speaker of parliament Thomas Tayebwa and several cabinet ministers, civil society representatives and diplomats, all eager to mark the special occasion with music, dance and merrymaking.
Energy Access Investment Forum to focus on electrifying underserved communities

1 month ago | observer.ug | Ernest Jjingo

Over 1,000 participants are expected to attend the Alliance for Rural Electrification’s (ARE) Energy Access Investment Forum (EAIF) – both online and in-person in Kampala, Uganda on April 8-10, 2025. EAIF 2025 is organised by ARE and supported by GET.invest, a European programme mobilising investment in renewable energy. GET.invest is co-funded by the European Union, Germany, Norway, Netherlands, Sweden and Austria.
Ubos ED Dr Mukiza calls for statistical professional independence

1 month ago | observer.ug | Ernest Jjingo

Dr Chris Mukiza, the executive director and chief statistician of the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (Ubos), has called for professional independence within the statistics fraternity. He made this call while making his submission at the recently- concluded 56th session of the United Nations Economic and Social Council Statistical Commission in New York. He also seized the moment to address concerns surrounding support cut to the Uganda Demographic and Health Survey (UDHS).