The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development has revealed that students and lecturers from Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST) attracted most research grants in Uganda in 2022. The revelation is contained in the Report on Public Debt, Grants, Guarantees and Other Liabilities for 2022/2023 published in March 2023, but
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By Melkamu Abebe, General Manager of Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda Last year, the National Research Repository of Uganda (NRU) reported that imports and use of packaging and plastics in Uganda have increased six-fold within the last three years. While this is a sign of a growing and diversifying consumer economy, which
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Museveni passes out 500 UPDF technical crew at Karama Armored War Fare Training School Mubende President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has officially confirmed the deaths of 54 soldiers, including a commander, in a recent attack carried out by al-Shabaab militants in Somalia. The president shared this information through his official Twitter account,
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Adam Kassim Kyazze (Centre) and other traders addressing the press Traders in Kampala have raised fears about the unprecedented loan regime with abnormal interest rates, with calls for authorities to rein in over loan sharks operating in the country. Speaking at the press conference in Kampala on Friday, Adam Kassim Kyazze, one of the
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Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU), a leading beverage company in Uganda extended support to the annual Uganda Martyrs Day celebrations with a donation of over 100 cartons of water and beverages to traffic officers stationed on the different routes to Namugongo Martyrs Shrine. Uganda Martyrs Day is an esteemed religious event
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Government through the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development has revealed plans to acquire additional 18 loans mainly to finance key infrastructure projects. The Ministry of Finance's plans are contained in the Report on Public Debt, Grants, Guarantees and Other Liabilities for 2022/2023 published in March 2023, but was
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Maria Nyerere during the Mass Rev. Fr. Thomas Biringi, from Geita Diocese in Tanzania, has told pilgrims that faith is essential in achieving their desires, rather than relying solely on the act of visiting sacred sites and walking. Fr. Biringi made the remarks during a Mass at the Uganda Martyrs
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The National Meteorological Authority-UNMA has explained that the rainy season is not about to end despite the current dry and hot weather conditions. According to UNMA, people and organizations whose activities are influenced by rain should note the changes in the weather conditions and adjust accordingly. This comes as the
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Farmers’ field schools can be a game changer for agriculture sector Farmers’ access to Agricultural Extension Advisory Extension services in Uganda is still limited and this has affected the growth of the sector. The poor access to the technical services from the professionals has been attributed to the limited number
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Matia Kasaija, the Minister of Finance The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development has revealed that the total stock of Central Government domestic arrears rose from Shs4.813.83Trn in FY2020/21 to Shs7.987Trn in FY 2021/22. The revelation is contained in the report on Public Debt, Grants, Guarantees and Other Liabilities
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