Conjunctivitis an inflammation that causes the white of an eye to turn red had by Jan06 affected 798 people in different prisons in Gulu district, the Ministry of Health confirmed. Three days later, general alert was sent warning the entire population to be ware because the disease is highly contagious. …
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On Jan 10, the Sectoral Committee on Public Service and Local Government released its report on the Local Government Amendment Bill 2016 recommending election of chairpersons at village and parish level by lining up behind a candidate of one’s choice. This mode though preferred as cheaper than using the ballot …
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After a strong Olympics debut where he finished 6th in the 10,000m and 8th in the 5,000m finals, Joshua Cheptegei will hope to emulate this performance off the track when the national cross country championships are held on Saturday at Kololo in Kampala. Cheptegei will face several veterans of cross country …
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DEVELOPING STORY: JUST IN: Mumbere granted bail — Diana Kobugabe (@DianaKobugabe) January 13, 2017 MUMBERE BAIL TERMS: The King is not allowed to move outside Uganda and in the districts of Kabarole, Kasese and Bundibugyo. — Diana Kobugabe (@DianaKobugabe) January 13, 2017 #Rwenzururu King #Mumbere rearrested by @PoliceUg after being …
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Brig Richard Karemire is the new army spokesman, while Col Henry Matsiko is its new Chief Political Commissar. Following changes at the top of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces this week that had Major General, now General David Muhoozi, take over as Chief of Defence Forces from Gen. Katumba Wamala, the Commander-in-Chief …
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THE LAST WORD Economic growth Vs development: Don’t judge Uganda by where it is but by the speed at which it is growing. COVER STORY Scandal over Museveni’s Shs 6bn ‘handshake’: Stars of anti-corruption fight caught in secret deals with President. SPORTS What does Uganda Cranes need more in Gabon: …
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VIDEO: David Muhoozi has been promoted from Major General to General and appointed the Chief of Defense Forces (CDF) taking over from the soft spoken Gen Katumba Wamala. At 52, he becomes one of the youngest to acquire the title of general. Bushrah Namirimu brings to you an insight of …
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Speaker of Parliament Rebecca Kadaga has adjourned parliament until a court order by the Constitutional Court halting any discussion on the “Presidential Handshake” is vacated. “I cannot accept a situation where the court dictates how we operate and determine the order paper,” Kadaga said. “I direct the Attorney General to move …
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Sector positive on government promise of deals in infrastructure projects Like most of the Uganda’s manufacturing industry, 2016 was brutal for the steel industry, with dwindling production due to low demand. Uganda has 12 steel mills with a production capacity of more than 500,000 tonnes annually, but the country’s steel …
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By Alex Ezeh, Blessing Mberu and Tilahun Haregu Why we must distinguish between the two We live in an urban century. Already more than 50% of the global population lives in urban areas. The United Nations estimates that by 2030 five billion of the world’s population of eight billion will …
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