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DFCU takes over Crane Bank

Bank of Uganda has confirmed that it has transferred the assets of Crane Bank to DFCU Bank. “In exercise of its powers as Receiver, under Sec 95(1)(b) of FIA, BoU has now transferred the liabilities (incl deposits) of CB to DFCU Bank,” Bank Governor Emmanuel Tumusiime-Mutebile told the press in …

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Kiyonga new ambassador to China

President Yoweri Museveni has made changes in the foreign services, with former defence minister Crispus Kiyonga being appointed ambassador to Beijing, China. The majority of the changes will see new faces like Phoebe Otaala, Busoga king William Gabula and former ISO boss Brig. Ronnie Balya take on roles as ambassadors, …

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IN THE INDEPENDENT: Museveni’s eye on intelligence

COVER STORY  Museveni’s eye on intelligence: What ISO boss Barya’s fall, many reshuffles mean. THE LAST WORD In defense oil cash bonanza: Why it was morally right to reward public officials for winning Shs1.6 trillion worth of government revenues. SPORT The rise of Denis Masinde Onyango: The Independent reflects on …

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US-Mexico tensions rise as meeting scrapped, wall tax looms

Washington, United States | AFP | US-Mexican relations were rocked Thursday as Donald Trump’s administration suggested taxing imports from the southern neighbor to fund a border wall and Mexico’s president scrapped a meeting with the US leader. Trump had been scheduled to receive Pena Nieto at the White House on …

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Twitter adds ‘explore’ to make finding tweets easier

San Francisco, United States | AFP |  Twitter on Thursday added an “explore” tab aimed at making it easier to find interesting content, the latest move to boost engagement at the one-to-many messaging service. The feature, which was being added first to Twitter on Apple mobile devices and was promised …

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Uganda Cranes back home from historic AFCON

Uganda Cranes are back home after their historic return to the high table of African football – The African Cup of Nations finals. Uganda played three games, losing two and drawing their final game against Mali. They flew out of Gabon Thursday via Addis Ababa and arrived Entebbe Airport Friday …

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LIBERATION DAY: Government to focus on boosting exports

Uganda today marks 31 years since the NRM/NRA took over power. The day’s celebrations have been held in Masindi, western Uganda. The theme for the national celebrations was ‘Uganda’s success story under NRM leadership, a shared victory’. President Yoweri Museveni emphasized five key areas government is now focusing on: Government will focus …

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President Barrow lands in Gambia

Banjul, Gambia | AFP |  President Adama Barrow arrived in The Gambia on Thursday to a jubilant welcome marking the beginning of the west African nation’s first democratic transfer of power, AFP journalists said. Dressed in flowing white robes and cap, Barrow stepped off the plane, with heavily-armed troops from …

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BESIGYE: ‘I will not return to this Nakawa court’

Former Presidential candidate Dr.Kiiza Besigye on Wednesday told Nakawa Grade One Magistrate Noah Ssajjabi that he will not return to his court in respect of the treason charges unless investigations are complete and he is notified. Besigye made his stand as he appeared for the further mention of this case. …

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JOBS: Public Information Officer UN Kinshasa

PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER, UN Kinshasa, DRC Closing date: Monday, 30 January 2017 Posting Title: SENIOR PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER, P5 (Temporary Job Opening) Job Code Title: SENIOR PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER Department/ Office: United Nations Organisation Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo Duty Station: KINSHASA Posting Period: 24 January 2017-30 …

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