If government is to avert deaths in children happening as a result of air pollution related diseases such as pneumonia, experts at the Makerere University Lung Institute are urging them to focus on how to control to control household pollutants. Dr. Rebecca Nantanda a pediatrician based at the Institute says
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The Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU) has appointed Stephen Asiimwe (pictured) as its new executive director.He replaces the late Gideon Badagawa, who passed away in June this year (2021).Since Badagawa's death, the deputy executive director, Francis Kisirinya, has been the acting executive director.Asiimwe's appointment takes immediate effect, said Dr. Elly
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The Embassy of Sweden has donated 31 billion Shillings (US Dollars 8.8 million) towards the development and adoption of reliable energy products. The funds are provided under the Inclusive Markets for Energy Efficiency in Uganda (IMEU) program that focuses on energy efficiency sector development for improved livelihoods and increased Small
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The Judiciary has deployed 48 newly appointed Judicial Officers at the rank ofMagistrate Grade One to different stations across the country. In a bid to take Judicial services closer to the public, the judiciary appointed the magistrates last month following a recruitment process by the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) chaired
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MAAIF PS Maj Gen David Kasura The Permanent Secretary of Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Fisheries has issued a stern warning to District Chief Administrative Officers over the non-performance extension workers. Major General David Kasura Kyomukama issued the warning to CAOs through a circular dated November 4. In his
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A group of 11 Italians investors from different sectors are in Uganda to seek for investment opportunities in relation to their fields of business. Nicola Schiavitta, the head of the Italian delegation of investors expressed their intentios to the prime minister, minister of works, ministry of foreign affairs and also
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IUEA wants to focus on technology to deliver superior learning The Vice Chancellor of the International University of East Africa (IUEA), Dr.Emeka Akaezuwa has called on Government to provide a uniform Covid relief package to all universities whether private or public. Akaezuwa said that the COVID-19 pandemic has brought the
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The Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr. Monica Musenero The former Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Science and Technology, David OO Obong has told legislators that Minister Dr. Monica Musenero should provide all accountability regarding the utilization of funds meant to facilitate the COVID-19 vaccine development. Obong on
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By Barbra Teddy Arimi The National Social Security Fund introduced a Voluntary Membership Plan four years ago, to enable employers and workers that are not compelled by the mandatory provisions of the NSSF Act an opportunity to voluntarily save for their retirement. This is one of those savings platforms that
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Property mogul, Sudhir Ruparelia Property owners have protested Parliament’s move to pass a law that would force them to charge rent in Uganda shillings as opposed to dollars. The landlords says MPs should go for Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) that is charging them in dollars. Property moguls, Sudhir Ruparelia and
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