Bank of Uganda Officials Francis Kakeeto and Fred Vito Wanyama (behind) The Director of Public Prosecutions has withdrawn charges against three Bank of Uganda officials who have been facing trial for having allowed an authorized cargo onto a chartered plane about two years ago.The officials who have been facing charges
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Hon. Prof. Ephraim Kamuntu, Min. of Justice & Constitutional Affairs (4th R), Hon. Judith Nabakooba, Min. of State for ICT (3rd R), Amb. Francis Butagira, URSB Board Chair (2nd R), Ms. Mercy Kainobwisho, Registrar General (L) in a group photo together with other dignitaries after the launch in Masaka The
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Akankwasa during his trade along Mawanda Road Edison Akankwasa is a common face along Mawanda Road, on the outskirts of Kampala. To many, he is the smartest roadside snack vendor, because of his dress-code, which is unusual for a person in this job. Long-sleeved shirts and a necktie with matching
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Health Minister Jane Ruth Aceng The Ministry of Health has revealed plans to allow private hospitals to vaccinate Ugandans against COVID-19 to supplement Government efforts. The remarks were made by Health Minister Jane Ruth Aceng while addressing journalists at Uganda Media Center today about the ongoing COVID-19 Vaccination exercise in the
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First Deputy Prime Minister, Moses Ali after receiving the Covid-19 vaccine at Parliament. Moses Ali, Uganda’s First Deputy Prime Minister has laughed at Ugandans fearing to take COVID-19 vaccination, saying there are many killer ailments in the world and shouldn’t fear death from the vaccines. “Whether you are jabbed or not, there will
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Singer Lydia Jazmine (L) being unveiled as Radiant Ambassador Singer Lydia Jazmine has been unveiled as the new brand ambassador for Radiant Cosmetics – one of Uganda’s biggest beauty care brands. The singer was introduced to the media at a glamourous ceremony at the Mestil Hotel and Residences in Kampala
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Finance Minister Matia Kasaija has frequented Parliament seeking approval of several loans Government has been urged to consider debt cancellation but Government has rejected the advise, saying if undertaken, the move would reduce Uganda’s chances of getting further loans approved yet the nation is still in need of loans to
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NDA has lately been impounding fake and expired drugs The National Drug Authority (NDA) has closed down at least 73 drug outlets and impounded drugs worth Shs18.7m in Masaka region operations.The operation conducted in districts such as Kalungu, Masaka, Sembabule, Bukomansimbi, and Kyotera among other districts left over 73 out
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By Sam Evidence Orikunda We were all shocked on getting the news of the unfortunate demise of Tanzanian President John Pombe Magufuli. Even when rumours about his sickness had circulated before, it was so difficult for some of us to believe that Magufuli would die so quickly like that. However, we leave
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The impact of climate change on people’s water supplies is being overlooked – threatening to put progress on bringing clean water to all back decades unless urgent action is taken to help the world’s poorest communities adjust to changing weather patterns. WaterAid’s latest report: “Turn the Tide: The state of
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