The Minister of Health, Dr Jane Ruth Aceng wearing a facial mask as she gets vaccinated Audio 3 Travelers moving in and out of Uganda, are no longer required to have a COVID-19 PCR (polymerase chain reaction) test, as long as they are fully vaccinated. The requirement still stands for those who
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By Denis Jjuuko In just 14 pages, A4 size, independent Uganda gave away perhaps the most generous concession ever on any agricultural product, taking back the country to the days of the Imperial British Company – a colonial enterprise that subjugated farmers and the entire population and left previously wealthy
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dfcu Bank Head of Business Banking Ronald Kasasa speaking during the engagement. Owners and operators of schools in Uganda have applauded dfcu Bank for the excellent customer service and the support offered to help them weather the Covid-19 pandemic and reopen their institutions. This was during the first dfcu schools’
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With the increasing number of young learners leaving O’level, the Ministry of Education and Sports has cautioned against enrolling those below 18-years of age into health training institutions. Available information indicates that many students are completing the Uganda Certificate of Education-UCE between 14 and 15 years of age. After passing
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There is a fire outbreak in the Supreme court building in Kololo in Kampala. The fire broke out in the Chief Justice's chambers on the third floor at about 10:10 am Wednesday morning. According to sources, the fire broke out when a woman opened the door next to the Chief
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The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with UAE-based Elite Agro LLC (EAG) to explore potential business opportunities in the Uganda tea sector. Elite Agro is one of the leading producers and distributors of daily fresh vegetables and fruits in the Middle
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The Minister of State for Youth & Children Affairs, Hon. Sarah Mateke (C) has affirmed that Government will prioritise innovations from youth ventures in order to support economic development. Looking on is URSB Registrar General, Mercy K. Kainobwisho (L) Every year, the National Intellectual Property Office, Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) joins the rest
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IGG Beti Kamya MPs sitting on the Adhoc Committee of Parliament investigating the process of distribution of 82.05 acres of Nakawa-Naguru land to different 'investors' have questioned the Minister of State for Housing, Persis Namuganza for alleged influence peddling. Namuganza, who at the time of the land distribution served
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One of the dead lionesses Three lionesses have been found electrocuted in Queen Elizabeth National Park, Rubirizi District. They were part of the 10 lions that were brought into the park last month. Bashir Hangi, the Communications Officer at Uganda Wild Life Authority (UWA) says the three lionesses had moved
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Anne Juuko, Stanbic Bank Uganda Chief Executive Fitch, the international credit rating agency has affirmed Stanbic Bank Uganda Limited's (SBU) Long-Term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at 'B+' while it also maintains its ‘AAA’ rating in Uganda. According to Fitch, SBU's National Ratings reflect its creditworthiness relative to other issuers
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