Import bill hits Shs3.2 trillion

Most imported. Vehicles were some of the most imported products in March, according to Bank of Uganda data. PHOTO BY ISMAIL KEZAALA  

In Summary

• The growth trajectory, according to Mr Mr Ramathan gives some optimism for a full recovery of the economy that has been suffering a slowdown since 2016.

Accusations of greed, selfishness dominate UYD reunion meeting

Alliance for National Transformation (ANT) leader, Gen Mugisha Muntu holds hands with Kyadondo East MP Robert Kyagulanyi alias Bobi Wine as other opposition leaders and members cheer them during the Busoga DP-UYD reunion at Kakindu stadium on May 29, 2019. AGENCIES PHOTO 

In Summary

• According to Gen Mugisha Muntu, the leader of the newly formed Alliance for National Transformation (ANT), the only way for the opposition to capture power is through making early countrywide consultations and reaching consensus on a presidential flag bearer other than forcing last minute decisions where grieving parties lack enough time to heal and support the struggle.

PATA VICHWA VYA HABARI KUTOKA MAGAZETINI LEO JUMATANO MEI 29, 2019

EA telecom market could be ripe for mergers

Forced partnership: Buganda Katikiiro Charles Peter Mayiga speaks during a recent media briefing in Kampala. K2, the Buganda Kingdom owned telecom, was forced into a partnership with Airtel in July last year after it accumulated debts relating to unpaid taxes and interconnection fees. FILE PHOTO 

In Summary

• Ripe for consolidation. According to global consultancy firm, McKinsey & Company, regional mobile phone markets, especially in East Africa, are ripe for consolidation as a way of reducing costs, lowering investment requirements as well as allowing weaker firms to survive.

Government borrowed Sh53 billion in six months

Wilfred Ayaga A report tabled in the National Assembly shows that the country sank deeper into debt in the last six months of 2018 after the State committed Kenyans to repay Sh53 billion in loans. The money includes Sh20 billion borrowed for restructuring of the troubled Kenya Airways and another Sh906 million facility to deal with drought in northern Kenya. The Kenya Airways facility was taken to

Reforms unlock financing door for small businesses

Mobile-based loans and other sources of financing are now available for small business owners. FILE PHOTO | NMG 

By CATHY MPUTHIA
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A large percentage of Kenyan businesses can be categorised as micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs).

One of the challenges the businesses face is a lack of finance and capital for growth, among other challenges.

Banks, telecoms should integrate services- tech experts

Head of business development at Pride Microfinance, Mr Deo Kateizi 

In Summary

The tech experts with a background in banking and telecommunication also pitched for the integration of services of the two sectors, saying there is already a technology that can enable the two infrastructure coordinate and deliver services to their targeted audiences without compromising the

Uncertainty hits universal health plan after MPs cut budget

A maternity ward at the Kenyatta National Hospital. FILE PHOTO | NMG 

Provision of a range of free medical services under universal health coverage hangs in the balance

Another Sh57b goes down the drain as loans hit Sh869b

Frankline Sunday  Kenyan taxpayers are pouring billions of shillings in loans into failing parastatals even as the Government’s plan to privatise them stalls. Latest data from the National Treasury indicates the total amount of money lent to State corporations and government agencies increased from Sh811 billion in

Where to rent a house in Kampala

An apartment building for rent in Makindye Division. Photo by Rachel Mabala 

By Gabriel Buule

Makindye is one of Kampala’s five administrative divisions. The others are Nakawa, Rubaga, Kawempe and Central Division. Makindye is quite populous and much like the other four divisions, is occupied by all classes of people and all types of houses from shacks in slums to high end mansions.

Diaspora inflows cut imports gap to 4.5pc

Remittances are now Kenya’s largest source of foreign exchange inflows. FILE PHOTO | NMG 

In Summary

• US continues to provide the bulk of the remittances at 45.6pc.
• The remittances are now Kenya’s largest source of foreign exchange inflows.
• They have surpassed more traditional sources such as tourism receipts, tea and horticulture exports.

What changes in house designs reveal about communities

A mordern house in Lutete, Kajansi  

By Eric Kyama

To understand a given society, sometimes all you have to do is look at house designs, building materials and finishings preferred. These are usually an expression of that society’s current socio-economic, cultural and even political state of mind. If you take a step further and dig into that

IFC advising Kenyatta University on funding for hostels

IFC says in its disclosures that it is offering technical advisory to the learning institution worth Sh7 million. FILE PHOTO | NMG 

In Summary

• IFC says in its disclosures that it is offering technical advisory to the learning institution worth Sh7 million.
• The IFC added that the process of identifying and signing up investors should be concluded by September.
• IFC added that successful negotiation would unlock funding to the successful bidder enabling them to implement the project.

RAIS DKT. MAGUFULI AWEKA SHADA LA MAUA KATIKA MAKABURI YA MASHUJAA WA ZIMBABWE KATIKA ENEO LA NATIONAL HEROES ACRE WEST WING HARARE

 Rais wa Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania Mheshimiwa Dkt. John Pombe Magufuli akiwa mbele ya mnara wa Kumbukumbu ya Makaburi ya Mashujaa wa Taifa la Zimbabwe kabla ya kuweka shada la maua katika eneo hilo lililopo kilometa saba kutoka jiji la Harare nchini Zimbabwe.

  Rais wa Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania Mheshimiwa Dkt. John Pombe Magufuli akiweka shada la maua mbele ya mnara wa Kumbukumbu ya Makaburi ya Mashujaa wa Taifa la Zimbabwe katika eneo hilo lililopo kilometa saba kutoka jiji la Harare nchini Zimbabwe.

  Rais wa Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania Mheshimiwa Dkt. John Pombe Magufuli akisali mara baada ya kuweka shada la maua katika eneo hilo la makaburi ya mashujaa wa Zimbabwe.

 Rais wa Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania Mheshimiwa Dkt. John Pombe Magufuli akikagua gwaride la heshima kabla ya kuweka shada la maua katika eneo hilo la makaburi ya mashujaa wa Zimbabwe.

 Mnara wa Kumbukumbu katika eneo la Makaburi ya Mashujaa wa Zimbabwe kama linavyo onekana pichani.

 Rais wa Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania Mheshimiwa Dkt. John Pombe Magufuli akiongoza ujumbe wa Tanzania katika kikao na Ujumbe wa nchi ya Zimbambwe kilichokuwa kikiongozwa na Rais wa Zimbabwe mheshimiwa Emmerson Mnangagwa katika Ikulu ya Harare nchini Zimbabwe leo tarehe 29/05/2019

 Rais wa Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania Mheshimiwa Dkt. John Pombe Magufuli akisikiliza maelezo kutoka kwa Waziri wa Mambo ya Nchi za Nje na Ushirikiano wa Afrika Mashariki Profesa Palamagamba Kabudi  kuhusu Kaburi la mmoja wa Mashujaa wa Zimbabwe Herbert Wiltshire Pfumaindi Chitepo ambaye aliuwawa mwezi machi  1975. Marehemu Herbert Wiltshire Pfumaindi Chitepo alikuwa Mkurugenzi wa Mashtaka DPP mweusi wakwanza Tanganyika na Afrika. PICHA NA IKULU