Parents have been urged to provide sufficient time to children so as to shape their character to become responsible citizens. According to the Speaker of Parliament, Rebecca Kadaga, parents especially women, play a major role in the proper growth of a child in a home, from the time they are
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Five suspects caged in connection to the murder of President Yoweri Museveni’s nephew, Joshua Nteireho Rushegera have been released by the Chieftaincy of Military Intelligence–CMI in collaboration with the Criminal Investigations Directorate–CID. The released suspects who include cousins of the deceased, were arrested last week in connection to the murder.
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Rwanda’s Mara Group launched two smartphones on Monday, describing them as the first “Made in Africa” models and giving a boost to the country’s ambitions to become a regional technology hub. The Mara X and Mara Z will use Google’s Android operating system and cost 175,750 Rwandan francs ($190) and
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President Yoweri Museveni on Monday officially opened this year's Trade fair and hinted at the possibility of having a convention and expo center. The trade fair happens every year from 2nd to 10th October during which the country celebrates independence from Britain. "We intend to redevelop the Nakawa- Naguru land
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Agilis Partners (Agilis), a Uganda-based food and agriculture enterprise, is a winner of the 2019 United States Secretary of State’s Award for Corporate Excellence in Sustainable Operations (ACE), the State Department announced today. ACE recognizes American-owned companies that lead in spurring the sustainable development of the local communities in which
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The Minister of General Duties-Office of the Prime Minister, Mary Busingye Karooro Okurut has attributed Uganda’s development to President Yoweri Museveni and his wife, Janet’s love for God, revealing that the couple’s strong relationship with God is what has sustained their stay in power. Karooro made the remarks today while
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An investigation into the alleged breach of minimum broadcasting standards by 13 broadcasters has found a number of them culpable and recommended a range of actions, including asking them to show cause why Uganda Communications Commission shouldn’t revoke their licenses. NTV, NBS, BBS, Bukedde TV and Radio Sapientia must all
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By AFP HSBC is planning to lay off up to 10,000 staff, a report said Monday, just weeks after announcing the resignation of its chief executive and the cutting of 4,000 posts citing a weak global outlook. The latest losses, mostly in high-paid roles, are part of a fresh cost-cutting
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Panic has gripped residents of Musanze district in northern Rwanda after assailants killed 14 people last week. “The situation is terrible, we are very afraid that they might come back and kill those who escaped, we do not sleep anymore”, Isaac Niyonshuti, a trader in Kabazungu area, told the BBC.
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Bank of Uganda (BoU) has reduced the Central Bank Rate (CBR) to 9 percent in October 2019 from 10 percent in August 2019 in response to the expected path of macroeconomic indicators and the international economic environment. CBR is a benchmark lending rate for commercial banks. Issuing the Monetary Policy
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