Many corporate workers don't have houses Workers can now access up to KSh7 million (UShs 238.2m) or a maximum of 40 percent of their retirement savings to buy their first residential house after Treasury Secretary Ukur Yatani signed the amended regulations. Pension schemes have until September 14, 2021 to amend
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Most African Union (AU) Member States swiftly implemented public health and social measures (PHSMs) to contain COVID-19; these measures likely slowed the spread of the virus, and caseloads in Africa have remained lower than projected. Though many governments have since loosened restrictions, allowing some economic activity to resume, new research
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Equal Opportunities Commission Chairperson, Sylvia Ntambi Muwebwa The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC), the government agency that is mandated to eliminate discrimination and inequalities against any individual in state institutions, is in the spotlight amid allegations of tribalism and corruption. The allegations, which are a subject of the State House Anti-Corruption
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The Time Magazine named Tony O. Elumelu, one of Africa’s leading investors and philanthropists, in the 2020 TIME100, the annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world. The list, now in its seventeenth year, recognises the activism, innovation, and achievement of the world’s most influential individuals. Mr. Elumelu, who
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State Minister for Planning, David Bahati Government doesn’t have the funds to purchase kits to carry out countrywide mass testing of COVID-19, Uganda’s State Minister for Planning, David Bahati has revealed. Bahati made the revelation while responding to Cecilia Ogwal (Dokolo Woman), who took to the floor of Parliament today
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Gold accounted for about half of all Uganda's exports in July - and its biggest market is the UAE/AFP A human rights group has accused Uganda of channeling gold mined in the Democratic Republic of Congo that funds conflict, but the authorities insist that refiners are not processing metal from
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Minister of Local Government, Raphael Magyezi Government is set to amend the constitution and lift all age limit cap on local council positions after Attorney General and the Ministry of Local Government agreed to the proposal. The decision was revealed at a meeting held between Deputy Attorney General Jackson Kafuuzi,
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A bunch of matooke is one of the symbols Independent candidates will use The Electoral Commission has approved 20 symbols which will be used by Independent candidates in the 2020/2021 General Elections. According to EC Spokesperson, Paul Bukenya, “The Commission shall allocate to a candidate who is not sponsored by
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Cuba's President Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez Mr. Secretary General, Mr. President, A global pandemic has changed everyday life drastically. From one day to the next, millions of people are infected and thousands die, even though life expectancy is longer thanks to development. Hospital systems with high-level services have collapsed and the
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NSSF Managing Director Richard Byarugaba addressing the press during a virtual press briefing today The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) is unlikely to pay members a double-digit interest rate due to the impact on the COVID-19 pandemic on its operations. In a virtual conference with journalists today, NSSF Managing Director
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