Safaricom, the leading telecom firm in Kenya has said it will not be intimidated into withdrawing its services for the October 26 presidential election, reports Standard Newspaper. Safaricom CEO Bob Collymore also welcomed investigations following allegations by National Super Alliance (NASA) leader Raila Odinga linking Safaricom to August 8 election
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The plan by Government to supply contraceptives to pupils in schools in order to curb teenage pregnancies hangs in balance after MPs questioned it implementation. They now want the programme stopped until guidelines on how to successfully implement the programme are in place. Taking on to the floor of Parliament,
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Ugandan consumers are literally spoilt for choice as more internet providers unveil unique products and services. The latest is Wananchi Cable Uganda Ltd that launched its operations in Uganda on Tuesday with the introduction of the super fast internet speed of 100 Mbps. The service will be offered through Wananchi
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The International Monetary Fund recently stated that the oil reserves in Uganda may account for around four percent of the country’s economy annually in the next few years if managed well. These sentiments were echoed by speakers and delegates attending the Uganda International Oil & Gas Summit in Kampala Uganda.
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Uganda Securities Exchange (USE) on Wednesday launched the ‘USE University Challenge’ in a bid to inculcate an investment culture among students in Universities across the country. The Challenge seeks to give the youth a platform to trade and understand how to invest in shares and bonds listed on the bourse.
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MTN Uganda took home five gongs at the Digital Impact Awards Africa (DIAA) 2017 awards night held on Friday 22nd September, 2017 at the Kampala Serena Hotel. The awards cemented MTN Uganda’s position as the number one telecommunications company in Uganda. The accolades that MTN Uganda scooped are; Digital Brand
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Uganda Baati Ltd, one of the country’s oldest roofing solutions provider Tuesday launched a campaign dubbed the Fundi Club campaign which will see over 600 roof installers trained, across Uganda. Speaking at a press conference to launch the campaign, George Arodi, the Country Manager said Uganda Baati decided to launch
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MTN Uganda, through its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) arm, MTN Uganda Foundation over the weekend launched three class room blocks constructed at Toroma PEAS High School. The launch, conducted on September 22nd 2017, was presided over by the MTN Uganda Foundation Chairman George Egaddu. Opening the brand new classroom blocks,
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An antibody that attacks 99 per cent of HIV strains has been developed by scientists for the first time. The “exciting breakthrough” could eventually lead to treatment or even prevent transmission of the virus, with trials on humans due to get underway in 2018. Experiments on 24 monkeys injected with HIV showed none developed the virus
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Panic has intensified in National Information Technology Authority-Uganda (NITA-U) ahead of the reported dissolution. Credible sources reveal that a few days ago, NITA bosses rushed to the Solicitor General (SG) crying out loud after Ministry of Finance Permanent Secretary, Keith Muhakanizi assured them his decision directing all Government Ministries, Departments
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