COMMENT: By Prof. George W. Kanyeihamba The greatest disservice that the NRM government has done to Uganda is its tolerance of corruption in public affairs and its failure to curb incidents of abuse of office and embezzlement of public funds. Indeed, in some instances, it would seem that to do …
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By FUFA co ug FUFA BIG LEAGUE 2015/16: Promotional Play-Off: Proline 4-1 Sporting United Main Final: Kirinya-Jinja S,S 2-0 Onduparaka Proline Soccer Club became the third club to join the Azam Uganda Premier league after winning the promotional play-off 4-1 against Lira’s Sporting United at Nakivubo Stadium on Sunday, 22nd …
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Newly re-elected Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago will finally be sworn in on June 1 at City hall. “The Electoral Commission has now communicated on the publication of all the elected Kampala leaders in the Uganda Gazatte,” said Peter Kaujju in a communique from Kampala Capital City Authority. “As …
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In Kampala for ECAC-DeF on Building Inclusive Growth and Livability in African Cities, follow with #UrbaniseAfrica @KCCAUG @The_IGC — Sarah Logan (@sarahalogan) May 22, 2016 Delegates arrive ahead of the E&C African Cities Dev’t Forum this Tuesday. #UrbaniseAfrica https://t.co/Vt7Zo7ByLh pic.twitter.com/S5ROApEvNh — KCCA (@KCCAUG) May 22, 2016 Over 450 participants …
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COMMENT: By Andrew Rugasira Economists used to consider the informal sector a “shadow economy”, a relic from the underdeveloped past that would be replaced by formal activities and better paid jobs. Not anymore. The informal sector has in many ways superseded the formal sector and is now the face …
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The Minister of Health Dr. Elioda Tumwesigye has pledged to support the scaling up of palliative care training in Uganda in order to meet the need of the country’s seriously ill, dying people and their families. “Despite major achievements, especially the work of Hospice Africa Uganda over the last …
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BLOG Amateur theatrics: An insult to Africa By Rosa Whitaker as run in THE HILL (Congress Blog) The Hill Amateur theatrics: An insult to Africa: Last week, I watched with dismay as two American diplomats w… https://t.co/LEkcL9Fu9K — Congress Blog (@congressblog) May 19, 2016 ****************************************** Last week, I watched with …
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Cover story: Billions borrowed from PTA Bank cause jitters News Analysis: Where is hope for Burundi? Feature: Unusual heat waves in Africa will soon be the norm, study says Health: Tackling TB Testing Business BATU owners to share Shs 20 bn LAST WEEK IN THE INDEPENDENT ( …
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The National Resistance Movement Party candidates Rebecca Kadaga and Jacob Oulanyah were re-elected to lead parliament today. Kadaga was unopposed as Speaker while Oulanyah got 300 votes against only 115 for Mohamed Nsereko in the contest for Deputy Speaker. President Yoweri Museveni attended the session and administered the oaths to …
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Uganda will showcase her leading role as a center for many refugees in Africa. This will be done at the United Nations (UN) World humanitarian Summit 2016. Minister General Duties in Office of the Prime Minister, Tarsis Kabwegere told the media Thursday that Uganda was chosen for its positive attitude …
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The Independent Uganda: You get the Truth we Pay the Price
