Plumbing in Uganda is on the rise due to increasing construction demands by individuals, organizations and government civil works. Although not well documented, plumbing forms an integral part of the construction business contributing 13% to GDP according to National Bureau of Statistics FY2010/11. According to Lawrence Mwesigye a plumber and
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The speaker of parliament Rebecca Kadaga has asked Government to quicken the process of operationalizing Islamic banking in Uganda so that all Ugandans can access credit. She said this during the annual general meeting of the Muslim journalists SACCO at parliament. Kadaga revealed that a number of Muslim women would
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Uganda's Ministry of Health has signed a Memorandum Of Understanding the Kingdom of Busoga to promote good health and prevent disease. This happened on Friday during the Busoga Lukiiko (Parliament sitting) at Bugembe. Dr Diana Atwine, the Permanent Secretary of the Health ministry represented the ministry, while Owek. Dr. Joseph
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Speaker of Parliament, Rebecca Kadaga, has launched the African Women Leaders Network (AWLN), Uganda Chapter, with a call on women to develop strategies to change attitude of society towards gender equality. “When I first became Speaker, I remember I went for a radio talk show and of course some
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Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni has addressed the nation on the now dreaded coronavirus saying it has the potential to disrupt economies and kill business if not avoided. Museveni addressed the issue in a statement released on Saturday morning saying Ugandans should be on high alert and take precautionary measures to
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The speaker of Parliament Rebecca Kadaga has revealed that due to the continued movements of Ugandans to China, Parliament has been put on high alert with Parliament Commission asked to procure sanitizers within Parliament. Speaker Kadaga made the revelation during today’s plenary sitting and also tasked Government to explain to
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Coca Cola Beverages Africa is set to give out over 1800 coolers to women in retail businesses across the country. Under their 5 by 20 global campaign, the company looks to enable the economic empowerment of 5 million Women entrepreneurs across the company's value chain by the year 2020. Speaking
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The Citizens’ Coalition For Electoral Democracy in Uganda (CCEDU) has spoken out on the deaths of two People Power activists calling on police to exercise restraint. CCEDU's message is contained in a statement issued on Friday describing the deaths of Ritah Nabukenya and Dan Kyeyune as troubling. "The Citizens’ Coalition
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Some of the schools whose results from last year's Uganda Advanced Certificate of Educations examinations have been withheld owe the examination body money. According to Uganda National Examination Board-UNEB, the affected schools have arrears for registration and protest fees, which are paid to allow candidates to seat exams for which
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The ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) party Kampala Central division mayoral aspirant, Mr. Patrick Mugisa, has outlined his grand plan and strategy that will change the face of Kampala's Central Business District (CBD). Mr. Mugisa, who has previously served as the chairman KCCA lands board- has shown interest in the
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