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By BigEyeUg Team Nights will turn into mornings indeed as football fans across Africa won’t miss a single moment of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Everything can wait as for the first time, all 104 matches will be broadcast live on all DStv packages, from DStv Access through to premium. DStv is also welcoming new customers with exclusive offers, making it easier and more affordable for everyone to enjoy the world’s biggest football tournament. DStv Standard decoders will be selling for UGX20,000, Zappers at UGX15,000, Exploras at UGX559,000 and Full kits at UGX45,000, available from 11th May to 31st August.…

By BigEyeUg Team The Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with nine Common User Production Facilities (CUPFs) to improve access to shared infrastructure for women entrepreneurs under the Generating Growth Opportunities and Productivity for Women Enterprises (GROW) Project. The agreement is aimed at strengthening gender-inclusive infrastructure services that support women-owned businesses across Uganda. The nine organisations that signed the MoU include Finn Church Aid Uganda, Okere Community Development Project, Wend Africa, Namalu Farmers Produce and Cooperative Society Limited, Kiruhura Women Entrepreneurs in Ghee Processing, Benedictine Nuns of Perpetual Adoration of the Most…

By BigEyeUg Team Nine organisations across Uganda have signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development to establish Common User Production Facilities (CUPFs) under the Generating Growth Opportunities and Productivity for Women Enterprises (GROW) Project. The agreements are part of a Performance-Based Grant aimed at improving access to gender-inclusive workplace infrastructure for women entrepreneurs. The initiative will support shared production spaces, modern equipment, and value addition services for women-led enterprises. The GROW Project, a government programme implemented by the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development in partnership with the Private Sector Foundation Uganda,…

By BigEyeUg Team Refugee women entrepreneurs in Nakivale Refugee Settlement are set to benefit from improved access to finance, business skills, and infrastructure support under the Generating Growth Opportunities and Productivity for Women Enterprises (GROW) Project. The initiative aims to increase access to entrepreneurial services for women, especially in refugee-hosting districts. It focuses on removing key barriers such as limited financing, lack of business skills, and weak business environments. The project uses an integrated approach that combines financial services, training, mentorship, and infrastructure development. The GROW Loan Product was officially launched on March 28 by Serena Cavicchi, Task Team Lead…

By BigEyeUg Team The Government of Uganda is implementing the GROW Project to support women in business and improve their incomes. The project is officially known as the Generating Growth Opportunities and Productivity for Women Enterprises Project. The initiative is funded by the World Bank and is designed to help women-owned businesses grow from small to larger and more productive enterprises. Implementation and Leadership The project is a government program led by the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development in partnership with the Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU). Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development Private Sector Foundation Uganda…

By BigEyeUg Team The Generating Growth Opportunities and Productivity for Women (GROW) Project continues to provide support to women entrepreneurs across Uganda through access to entrepreneurial services and business development opportunities. The GROW Project was launched in March 2023 by Yoweri Kaguta Museveni as a government initiative funded by a grant from the International Development Association of the World Bank. The project aims to increase access to entrepreneurial services that help women grow their enterprises. It also focuses on supporting refugee women and women living in host districts. According to the project guidelines, GROW was designed to address several challenges…

By BigEyeUg Team The Generating Growth Opportunities and Productivity for Women (GROW) Project, funded by the World Bank and implemented under Uganda’s Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development, is steadily transforming the business environment for women entrepreneurs across the country. The initiative was established to address long-standing barriers that have limited women’s full participation in business and economic activities. Through its integrated approach, the project is helping women-owned enterprises grow beyond survival and achieve sustainable success. Unlike programs that focus mainly on financial support, the GROW Project places equal emphasis on training, business development support, and market linkages. These…

By BigEyeUg Team Women entrepreneurs across Uganda are being encouraged to take advantage of free business support services under the Generating Growth Opportunities and Productivity for Women (GROW) Project, a government initiative aimed at strengthening women-owned enterprises. The GROW Project, a flagship programme of the Government of Uganda, is being implemented by the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development in partnership with the Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU), with support from the World Bank. As part of efforts to promote inclusive economic growth, the project has intensified its support through specialized “Business Clinics” designed to equip women with practical…

By BigEyeUg Team The Generating Growth Opportunities and Productivity for Women (GROW) Project is intensifying efforts to promote inclusive economic success for women across Uganda by encouraging stronger support systems within families and communities. The project’s latest campaign highlights the importance of collaboration between men and women in building successful businesses and peaceful homes. According to the campaign, economic empowerment cannot thrive in isolation but requires understanding, support, and shared planning at household level. The GROW Project is a flagship initiative of the Government of Uganda through the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development in partnership with the Private…

By BigEyeUg Team Sensational singer, Bebe Cool has once again sparked conversation on the entertainment scene after his manager, Ronnie Mutabaazi, described him as Uganda’s biggest spender. According to Ronnie Mutabaazi, the celebrated singer spends millions of shillings daily and has maintained the lifestyle for a long time. “Bebe Cool is Uganda’s biggest spender. He spends Ugx.5M every day. He spent Ugx.7M on Roast and Rhyme and he spends over Ugx.20M whenever he goes out with his wife Zuena Kirema. He has done this for a while, he is not just beginning,” Ronnie stated. The revelations have since attracted mixed…