Poverty levels remain high in Uganda/Courtesy photo The 2019/20 National Household Survey Report released by the Uganda Bureau of Statistics-UBOS, recently shows that 300,000 more Ugandans slid back to poverty mainly as a result of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. According to the report, despite the fact that poverty generally reduced
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Farmers can grow vegetables during this period if they can irrigate The Uganda National Meteorological Authority (UNMA) has released the seasonal rainfall outlook for June to August 2021. UNMA says the June, July, August (JJA) period is normally dry season over most parts of South western, Central, Lake Victoria basin
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Ugandans have resorted to steaming like Tanzanians have been doing to treat COVID/BBC Photo The recent resurgence in COVID-19 infection has forced many into desperate prevention and treatment interventions that doctors warn could be more harmful than the disease. Dr Richard Idro, a paediatrician at Mulago Specialized National Referral Hospital
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Burial of a person who has succumbed to COVID-19 Uganda recorded 10,491 COVID-19 cases and 59 deaths in the first ten days of June. This implies that the country has recorded an average of 1,041 cases this month. However, the highest single-day record for cases and deaths was on June
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A fuel truck on the road Police in Kikuube has arrested a 40-year-old man on allegations of stealing fuel from trucks belonging to China Railway Seventh Group Company Limited. The firm is undertaking major construction works on critical roads in the Albertine Graben.The suspect has been identified as Ronald Amanya,
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AIGP Asan Kasingye The Uganda Police Political Commissar, Asan Kasingye has directed regional police commanders from Kiira, Busoga North and Busoga East, to evict all senior police officers from the barracks to create room for junior officers and constables. Speaking to journalists after holding a closed-door meeting with police commanders
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URA CG, John R. Musinguzi during Absa post budget dialogue By Francis Otucu The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) Commissioner General, John R. Musinguzi has said taxes are not meant to cripple businesses but rather share what belongs to the government so that a favorable business environment is created. Musinguzi made
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Uganda earns millions of dollars from exporting quality coffee The Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA) has released the coffee report for May showing that the coffee exports in May 2021 amounted to 494,050 60-kilo bags worth US$ 47.16 million (Shs165.8bn). According to UCDA, the coffee exported in May comprised 429,374
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Ian M. Rumanyika, the Ag. Assistant Commissioner, Public and Corporate Affairs at URA says TIN application process is now completely web-based. In a bid to improve the experience of our clients and attend to the changes in the tax regime, technology and the business environment, Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has
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President Uganda Cycling Association, Sam Muwonge briefing the contenders during the Bugoma Forest Tour 2021. Umoja Conservation Trust (UCT) has successfully held the inaugural Albertine Conservation Week that aims to protect the environment in Bunyoro region. The Albertine Graben is made up of districts including Hoima, Kikuube, Masindi, Buliisa, Kiryandongo,
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