THIS WEEK: Minister queries road funding The Minister for Works and Transport Monica Azuba Ntege has expressed disappointment over the criteria in which roads receive funding from Uganda Road Fund. Ntege was touring roads in Busia district when she learned that some districts receive more funding than others in spite …
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THIS WEEK: Districts with poor planning to miss funding Minister of State for Planning David Bahati has issued a stern warning to districts and municipalities saying those without approved plans by August will not get budget funding. Bahati revealed that only 30 districts out of 157, have approved plans. 105 …
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THIS WEEK: Makerere to start climate change studies Makerere University is planning to introduce climate change studies in its various courses as the country and region battle a devastating drought. Outgoing Vice Chancellor Professor Dumba Sentamu made the remarks at the opening of a two day 11th international conference on …
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THIS WEEK: Nawangwe to focus on staff issues as MUK VC Newly appointed Vice Chancellor for Makerere University Professor Barnabas Nawangwe has promised to focus on harmonizing the university staff and administration when he assumes office in August. Nawangwe also promised to diversify the university financial base by investing in …
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THIS WEEK: Accountants’ exam results show decline in performance The latest examinations of accountants released by Public Accountants Examinations Board (PAEB) of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU) shows a decline in performance by candidates. The June 2017 examinations shows a pass rate of 44.3%, 4 percentage …
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THIS WEEK: Former Kampala mayor Ssebaana hailed as an enterprising Ugandan John Ssebaana Kizito, the former mayor for Kampala city and former Democratic Party (DP) president has been praised as an enterprising Ugandan who contributed immensely to the growth of the local insurance industry. Ssebaana was the founder of Statewide …
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THIS WEEK: Marriage and Divorce Bill could bounce back Groups of women activists and civil society organisations are quietly lobbying government and MPs to re-table the contentious Marriage and Divorce Bill to scale down on the countless problems arising from marital strife. Uganda Women Parliamentary Association (UWOPA), Uganda Women Network …
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VIDEO: Ssebana Kizito buried amidst political drama and chaos Uganda | NTV UGANDA| Chaos broke out at the burial of former Democratic Party President Ssebaana Kizito as supporters of the current DP leader Norbert Mao tussled it out with supporters of Kampala Lord Mayor, Erias Lukwago. The burial also turned into a political …
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VIDEO: President Museveni calls for peaceful eviction at Centenary Park Uganda | NBS TV UGANDA| President Yoweri Museveni has ordered Nalongo estates to vacate Centenary Park to avoid forceful eviction. The President finally ruled on the matter during a meeting at State House between the two warring parties, KCCA and Nalongo …
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NETBALL WORLD YOUTH CUP, DAY 1: Botswana ?? 72 Malaysia 26 Gaborone, Botswana | THE INDEPENDENT | Hosts Botswana capped an exciting opening day at the Netball World Youth Cup with an impressive 72-26 victory over Malaysia on Saturday. Day one also saw victories for favourites, defending champions New Zealand who overwhelmed North …
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