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BoU approves Stanchart, Absa transaction

BoU approves Stanchart Absa transaction

The Bank of Uganda has granted regulatory approval for Standard Chartered Bank Uganda to sell its Wealth and Retail Banking (WRB) business to Absa Bank Uganda Limited, ending months of discussions over a transaction that could realign the country’s financial industry. For Absa, the deal is the latest move in a deliberate pan-African march. The financial institution, which is listed …

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Ghana parliament approves cruel, sweeping anti-LGBTQ bill

Parliament of Ghana in session. (Photo courtesy of Parliament of Ghana via Facebook)

ACCRA — Ghana’s parliament on Friday approved a new bill that criminalizes the so-called promotion of LGBTQ activity, part of a broader crackdown on sexual minorities in West Africa.The Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2025, passed by a voice vote after the Constitutional and Legal Affairs Committee unanimously recommended its adoption, first deputy speaker Bernard Ahiafor said.The bill was …

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Ghana parliament approves cruel, sweeping anti-LGBTQ bill » The Hoima Post –

Ghana parliament approves cruel sweeping anti LGBTQ bill The Hoima

ACCRA — Ghana’s parliament on Friday approved a new bill that criminalizes the so-called promotion of LGBTQ activity, part of a broader crackdown on sexual minorities in West Africa.The Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2025, passed by a voice vote after the Constitutional and Legal Affairs Committee unanimously recommended its adoption, first deputy speaker Bernard Ahiafor said.The bill was …

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GOVT APPROVES 7.7BN FOR IGARA RANCHERS, CHAIRMAN AMB.NKURUHO, MEMBERS REJECT 30% SHARE FOR LAWYER

GOVT APPROVES 77BN FOR IGARA RANCHERS CHAIRMAN AMBNKURUHO MEMBERS REJECT

Post Views: 1 Igara Ranchers members in a meeting today May 28, 2026. BY WILBER MUHWEZI KASIBANTE[MK]IN BUSHENYIwww.mknewslink.com—– Members of Igara Ranchers led by their chairman Amb. Enoch Nkuruho have rejected what they called broad day theft of their long awaited compensation from government where the lawyer supposed to process their compensation awarded himself 30% of the total 7.7billion.In …

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It’s Atiak Sugar again as MPs approves Shs 1.1 trillion supplementary expenditure

Its Atiak Sugar again as MPs approves Shs 11 trillion

Parliament has approved a supplementary budget of more than Shs 1.105 trillion, just weeks before the close of the 2025/2026 financial year.Presenting the request, the state minister for Finance (General Duties), Henry Musasizi, said the expenditure could not be deferred to the next financial year beginning next month.The package comprises budget reallocations, additional non-tax revenue, external financing, and savings from …

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Parliament Approves Over UGX1 Trillion Supplementary Budget For LC Elections, AFCON Preparations

Parliament Approves Over UGX1 Trillion Supplementary Budget For LC Elections

Viewers: 90,003 By Spy Uganda Parliament of Uganda has approved Supplementary Expenditure Schedule No. 5 for the Financial Year 2025/26 amounting to Shs 1.105 trillion to support key government priorities, including elections, health worker recruitment, AFCON 2027 preparations, and outstanding obligations under the Uganda Police Force. The supplementary budget was presented by State Minister for General Duties Henry Musasizi …

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Parliament Approves Akena as Deputy Commissioner General of Prisons

Parliament Approves Akena as Deputy Commissioner General of Prisons

Kampala– The Appointments Committee of Parliament, chaired by the Speaker of Parliament Hon. Anita Annet Among, today vetted Mr. Samuel Akena following his reappointment as the Deputy Commissioner General of Prisons. Mr. Samuel Akena (courtesy photo) The vetting took place on Thursday at Parliament as part of the legal process required for senior government appointments. During the meeting, the committee …

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Kazakhstan Senate approves ban on positive depictions of LGBTQ people

Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev (Noushad Thekkayil photo courtesy of Euractiv / NurPhoto / Getty Images)

‘Anti-LGBTQ propaganda’ ban follows in the footsteps of Russia and Uganda. Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev (Noushad Thekkayil photo courtesy of Euractiv / NurPhoto / Getty Images) A bill to ban so-called LGBTQ propaganda won approval from the Kazakhstan Senate yesterday, which sent it on to President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev for his signature, which he is expected to give. The bill would …

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