Former Minister, Dr. Elioda Tumwesigye The former Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation, Dr. Elioda Tumwesigye has faulted scientists for providing inadequate information to President Yoweri Museveni regarding the development of a Covid-19 vaccine. Dr. Tumwesigye says that the inadequate information given to the President has caused anxiety among
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Minister Kasaija (2nd L) with investor Enrica Pinetti (left) after signing the agreement. Looking on (2nd Right) is Ramathan Ggoobi, PS, Ministry of Finance Government of Uganda through the Ministry of Finance has given the proprietor of Lubowa International Hospital more land in Namanve Industrial Park to establish a coffee processing plant. This
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Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja (pictured) has revealed that President Museveni has ordered cabinet to study a proposal into paying salary to a tune of Shs60M to all cultural leaders. The Premier made the revelation during the special Sitting held by Parliament to pay tribute to the fallen Teso Paramount Chief Papa Emorimor Augustine Osuban Lemukol,
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By Dr Wahome Karanja, Kenya When Covid-19 struck, there was great concern that healthcare facilities around the world would be overwhelmed. The predictions for Africa were particularly dire. Fortunately, we didn’t witness the kind of devastation anticipated. But that doesn’t mean our healthcare systems didn’t suffer – often experiencing
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MPs have rejected a proposal by a section of Muslims that sought to be excluded from the provisions of The Succession Act, arguing that the proposed provisions don’t meet the equality test spelt out in the constitution. Robina Rwakoojo, Chairperson Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Committee informed Parliament that during the
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By Livingstone Mukasa If you are hoping to make money out of a Rental Property, these are the key points to remember. 1. Location. You buy this once and if you don’t get it right nothing will save you from losing money. Best location is near means of transport
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Uganda is the leading coffee exporter in Africa and the seventh leading exporter in the world Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA) has said the Government of Uganda will continue to engage with the International Coffee Organisation (ICO) to negotiate better terms. UCDA adds that the negotiations will have no effect on
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BInance CEO-Changpeng Zhao World’s leading blockchain ecosystem Binance has launched a consumer empowerment campaign. Themed #CryptoCelebAlert the campaign will focus on encouraging users to "Do Your Own Research" (DYOR), in order for them to become empowered to make informed decisions about their finances and crypto investments. As such, the campaign
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The accused person Rukirabashaija Kakwenza Satirical Novelist Kakwenza Rukirabashaija has fled the country. Close sources to the writer say that Kakwenza fled the country on Wednesday through the Rwanda Border. His lawyer Samuel Wanda has indicated that Kakwenza will fly from Kigali International Airport to another African Country where he
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Ugandan soldiers who had been fighting rebels in DR Congo for the previous three years, cross back into Uganda at the Mpondwe border point on October 15, 2001 [File: Chris Mamu/AP Photo] The UN’s top court on Wednesday ordered Uganda to pay the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) $325m (UShs1.14
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