As Uganda grapples with high maternal and newborn mortality rates, the Kampala Slum Maternal and Newborn Health (MaNe) implementation research project, tested innovative approaches addressing the demand and supply side barriers affecting care seeking, effective referral and provision of quality care for maternal and newborn health in urban slum settings
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Dr. Winifred Mary Tarinyeba Kiryabwire dfcu Bank Limited has announced the appointment of Dr. Winifred Mary Tarinyeba Kiryabwire as the new Chairperson of our Board of Directors with effect from 01st April 2022. Dr. Tarinyeba Kiryabwire is a lawyer with over 20 years’ experience and expertise in corporate law,
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The presidency Minister, Milly Babirye Babalanda The recent reshuffle of Resident City Commissioners, Resident District Commissioners and their deputies has generated confusion. On March 23rd, 2022, the Office of the President announced changes in the offices of RDCs, RCCs and the deputies. However, some of those dropped have refused
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The two front-runners in the race to succeed President Uhuru Kenyatta in the August election, Deputy President William Ruto (right) and Opposition Leader Raila Odinga. FILE PHOTO | NMG Treasury chiefs project that Kenya will spend KSh1.36 trillion (UShs41.8 trillion) annually in the year starting July for debt repayment, up
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Shafik Kirunda at her repair shop. Twenty-three-year-old Shafik Kirunda crawls on his knees as he is physically handicapped. Kirunda dropped out of school in primary six at 16 years of age and joined Munaka Vocational Institute. He graduated with a certificate in electronic technology majoring in radio and television
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The Private Sector and UN experts are worried that the East African Community might not benefit, at least not immediately, from the African Continental Free Trade Area, AfCFTA for failure to resolve internal issues. These include trade wars, non-tariff barriers, disintegrated tax and trade laws and infrastructure among others.
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MetropolitanRepublic Uganda has appointed Derek Mwesigye (pictured) as Creative Director. Mwesigye joined MetropolitanRepublic Uganda (MRU) in 2016 and has since enjoyed a meteoric rise to the top. Today, he leads the team behind celebrated campaigns like Stanbic’s One Step Closer and Bell’s Mpola Enjoyments. As head of creative output at MRU, Derek
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Abel Kagumire, URA’s Commissioner of Customs. Effective July 1st, 2022, motor vehicles nine years old or more from the date of manufacture, will not be warehoused. According to Uganda Revenue Authority (URA), importers of these vehicles will have to undergo Customs clearance and pay taxes due, at the port of
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Stanbic Uganda officials in a group photo after launching comprehensive insurance product for schools Stanbic Uganda through its bancassurance services has launched School Comprehensive Insurance (SCI), a financial solution that protects school administrations against a range of risks including property damage, accidental injuries to students and theft of
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President Yoweri Museveni pays last respect to Late Jacob Oulanyah at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has regretted the demise of the former Speaker of Parliament, Jacob Oulanyah saying if he knew about his ailment, he would have advised him to concentrate on his health. The
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