PICTORIAL: Five newly-accredited envoys to Uganda presented credentials to President Yoweri Museveni on Tuesday at State House, Entebbe. This after related welcome ceremonies. Sara Hradecky, the new High Commissioner of Canada. “We urge Canada to join us in our efforts to support refugees,” said Museveni. Maria Erla Marelsdottir of Iceland. “Uganda hopes to …
Read More »Burson-Marsteller launches Corporate Publicity Index in Uganda
Uganda’s banking industry has been announced best in external corporate communications aimed at enhancing the image of companies, in their pursuit for business growth. Banking is ranked number one ahead of six other industries whose external corporate communications has been measured and evaluated in the first Corporate Publicity Index …
Read More »IGAD hails Salva Kiir, but asks him to control his army commanders
The IGAD Assembly of Heads of State and Government has supported President Salva Kiir’s decision to launch a national dialogue, but said the Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan (ARCSS) remains the only viable way to fully resolving conflict in the country. The IGAD leaders welcomed the recent declaration …
Read More »Uganda accountants body commits to support new budget implementation
The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU) has committed to make any contribution that is necessary to ensuring effective implementation of the coming budget for the FY2017/2018. Derik Nkajja, the chief executive officer of the ICPAU said accountants are partners in the budget making process and cannot run …
Read More »BUSINESS: Vivo Energy gets new boss
He promises to invest more in the one-stop shops Gilbert Assi has been unveiled as the managing director of Vivo Energy Uganda and replaces Hans Paulsen, who has been promoted to a new senior role in the Vivo Energy Group. Assi, an Ivorian national with over 20 years experience has …
Read More »Uganda elected to the International Labour Organisation governing body
Geneva, Switzerland| MIN OF GENDER L S| Uganda has been voted onto the governing body of International Labour Organisation for the period 2017-2020. This election by the 106th International Labour Conference in Geneva on Monday June 12, 2017 follows Uganda’s earlier nomination by the Africa Group at the African Union …
Read More »VIDEO: Tororo District in panic over leaflets
VIDEO: Tororo District in panic over circulating leaflets Residents of Tororo district are in panic over a letter that was dropped in the town centre purportedly giving Itesots a one week ultimatum to leave the district The unsigned letter is purported to have come from the Japadholas. The letter purportedly threatens …
Read More »VIDEO: Prime Minister Rugunda rushes to Gulu
VIDEO: Prime Minister Rugunda rushes to Gulu Prime minister Dr Ruhakana Rugunda gets a rude welcome to the Acholi sub region as MPs accused his deputy Gen Moses Ali and security agencies of aiding bloodshed in Amuru district that has left at least 8 people dead, dozens injured with some …
Read More »VIDEO: UPDF states position on Apaa clashes
VIDEO: UPDF states position on Apaa clashes The Uganda People’s Defense Forces has refuted allegations that it is fueling the ongoing clashes in Amuru, northern Uganda. The UPDF say they are only helping police to stabilize the situation and should not be dragged into politics by local leaders. Share on: …
Read More »KASAIJA: Uganda’s budget 2017-18 links agriculture to industry
Kasaija asks for greater involvement by all Ugandans in implementing new budget Finance Minister, Matia Kasaija has urged all Ugandans to roll up their sleeves and make a contribution towards the smooth implementation of the Shs 29 trillion budget for financial year 2017/18. He said in future, the Ministry …
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