The Speaker of Uganda’s Parliament, Anita Among has ordered for an independent investigation into Shs9.6bn spent by Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) to teach Ugandans how to drink coffee, calling for the recovery of the funds from all individuals involved in this nugatory expenditure. This followed a report by Parliament’s
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The monthly Stanbic Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) dipped slightly during August to 51.6, down from 53.9 recorded in July as businesses took in the implications of the World Bank suspension of further loans to Uganda. However optimism remains high due to the steady trend of new orders. August saw a
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The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD), Chief Executive Officer, H.E. Sultan Al-Marshad (Left), signed on behalf of SFD while the Minister of Finance Planning and Economic Development, Matia Kasaija (C), signed on behalf of Uganda The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD), Chief Executive Officer, H.E. Sultan Al-Marshad, has signed a new development
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A house roofed with Uganda Baati’s shingle stone coated steel When it comes to roofing, homeowners and builders seek materials that offer a winning combination of durability, aesthetics, and longevity. Shingle stone coated steel roofing has emerged as an innovative solution that meets these criteria and more. In this article,
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The Minister of Health, Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng. Results of the Uganda Demographic Health Survey (UDHS), conducted every five years, show that the country has not made significant progress in reducing fertility, teenage pregnancy, and child mortality, among other indicators. According to results released by the Uganda Bureau of Statistics
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By Annet Nantongo The multifaceted role of a customs office spans from ensuring compliance with legal standards for imported goods to safeguarding national security, public health, and the economy. With persistent challenges like smuggling and tax evasion, leveraging cutting-edge technology for customs inspections is no longer an option but a
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Christine Atieno Muga (Right), the CEO of Mt. Elgon Women Specialty Coffee and her team at work In the heart of Uganda's eastern region, a remarkable transformation is brewing, led by a visionary entrepreneur, Christine Atieno Muga. As the CEO of Mt. Elgon Women Specialty Coffee, Christine Atieno Muga exemplifies the very
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The intercepted sinotruck at Mutukula By Annet Nantongo Uganda Revenue Authority enforcement officers in Mutukula, Masaka, Madi Oepi and Elegu recently merged efforts to clean the market of illicit traders. Their joint efforts conversed smugglers of textiles, motorcycles, cigarettes, braids, sweets and so much more. A Sino truck Reg. No.
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Ashaba (left) addressing reporters during the 90 Days of Oil and Gas Media Campaign news conference held in Kampala on Aug.16. Next to him is Abdul Kibuuka (CEO at TrueNorth Consult) and Asiimwe, UCMP CEO. The Uganda Chamber of Mines and Petroleum (UCMP) has revealed that the third edition of
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R: Dr. Frank Mentrup (Lord Mayor of Karlsruhe), Mr. David G. Opiokello (Board Chairperson, Housing Finance Bank), H.E Kuteesa (Uganda’s Ambassador to Germany), Mr. Micheal Mugabi (Managing Director, Housing Finance Bank) and Mr. Arshad Rab (CEO of the European Organization for Sustainable Development, and the Chairman of the International Council
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