Overall, there is an increased likelihood of near normal to above normal (wetter than average) rainfall over several parts of the country Rain fall outlook for June,July and August 2020 suggests. Western areas of Central region: (Nakasongola, Luwero, Kyankwanzi, Kakumiro, Kasanda, Nakaseke, Kiboga, Mubende, Sembabule, Western Masaka, Lyantonde, Kyotera and
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It was sideways trading for the local currency, staying fairly stable with no distinct trend as supply and demand remained evenly matched during the week ending June19, 2020. The shilling was further backstopped by the Central Bank monetary operations that mopped up excess liquidity in the money markets. The bid
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The Electoral Commission Chairperson, Justice Simon Mugenyi Byabakama (pictured) has told off Ugandans protesting the decision not to conduct mass rallies in 2020/21 elections that the Commission didn’t manufacture the deadly Coronavirus. EC recently released the revised roadmap ahead of 2021 elections, noting that campaigns will be conducted on TVs,
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Manufacturers under their umbrella body, Uganda Manufacturers Association (UMA) want Government to continue bearing the cost of implementing Digital Tax Stamp System (DTSS) which is also known as Digital Tracking System (DTS) which is aimed at helping Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) with tax collection. DTS is a tax administration solution
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G&D Security Company, a new private security company in Uganda has promised to off the best security services during and after the COVID-19 Pandemic. Dianah Aturinda, the Director of the Company has revealed that they have joined the sector to fill the missing gap in the security sector especially that COVID-19
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Friday June 19 was Justice Bart Magunda Katureebe’s last official working day as Chief Justice. “I am retiring from Judicial Service as the Chief Justice of Uganda on June 20, 2020,” he said in a short letter of appreciation to stakeholders. “I wish to take this opportunity to thank you
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The biggest COVID-19 testing centre, the Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI) hasn’t received funding from the government towards COVID -19 activities. This was revealed by Prof. Pontiano Kaleebu, the UVRI Director while appearing before the Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on Friday to respond to audit queries raised by the
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Uganda's Health Minister, Dr Jane Ruth Aceng and David Bahati, the State Minister of Finance for Planning, on Friday launched symbolically launched larviciding in Kabale District as the country battles malaria. Larviciding is the regular application of microbial or chemical insecticides to water bodies or water containers. The aim of larviciding is to
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Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta has refused to rule out the possibility that the position of prime minister may be created in an upcoming referendum as a way to see him retain power past the constitutional limit of two terms for a president. Mr Kenyatta is due to leave office in
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Uganda's Speaker of Parliament, Rebecca Kadaga is appealing to world leaders to solve the main driver of refugees in order to end the crisis. Kadaga's appeal is contained in a press statement issued on Friday as the world prepares to commemorate World Refugee day on Saturday. "I take this opportunity
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