3rd Right -Left: The Senior Presidential Adviser, Hon. Sam Engola, The Resident City Commissioner (RCC), Lawrence Ogole, The CEO/Business Head Uganda Baati, George Arodi, The Deputy Mayor Lira, Rebecca Alwedo at the launch of the new Uganda Baati showroom now situated on Aber road next to Edola Towers In Lira Uganda
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The Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities paid Shs13bn for Uganda to host the 2020 MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMA) and Government has failed to recover the Shs3.2Bn from the organisers after the cancellation of the show. The details are contained in the 2021/2022 Auditor General’s report that indicated that
Read MoreURA Commissioner General, John R. Musinguzi (Right) and other officials at the opening of the 2nd Round Peer Review on EOIR at Sheraton Kampala Hotel today. The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has announced that it has collected UGX 256 Billion from the use of Exchange of Information on Request (EOIR), a
Read MoreMeet Nekesa Mercy, a Computer Scientist & Entrepreneur On a Remarkable Journey To Empowering Farmers Using Farm Management Software
Mercy Nekesa during a field work with SARFARTH, a farmer organization in Mbale Mercy Nekesa was one of the top 10 winners in the 2022 edition of dfcu Bank’s Rising Woman Initiative. Mercy Nekesa founded "Raining Vegetables," a tech company committed to empowering farmers in 2020, shortly after graduating college. Initially focused
Read MoreThe performance volatility of the New Vision Printing and Publishing Company Ltd continues as the management notifies current and prospective shareholders of an impending loss for the year 2022/2023. The notice issued by Managing Director Don Wanyama is based on the "preliminary assessment" of the company's performance, by the Board
Read MoreAs schools open up their gates to welcome learners for the final and promotional term of this academic year, the government has taken a significant step by releasing Shillings 109.71 billion in capitation grants. Dr. Denis Mugimba, the Spokesperson Ministry of Education and Sports, says the release is just coming
Read MoreLake Victoria is set for a refresh when Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU) joins in World Cleanup Day activities organised by Uganda Junior Rangers. CCBU will participate in the cleanup exercise and provide waste bins to boost the management of plastic waste. The cleanup will concentrate on Lake Victoria landing sites,
Read MoreURA Commissioner General, John Musinguzi. The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) is focusing on growing the Country's tax to GDP ratio. Currently, Uganda's tax to GDP ratio stands at 14%. According to URA Commissioner General, John R. Musinguzi, when he joined URA three years ago, Uganda's tax to GDP ratio was
Read MoreBee farmers in Amudat district are experiencing a significant increase in honey production, thanks to ongoing training in modern beekeeping techniques. Farmers credit their success to the skills they've acquired through various training programs, particularly those focusing on modern beekeeping practices such as using modified beehives, bee care, honey harvesting,
Read MoreThe Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA) and Uganda Coffee Federation have today released the final scores of the Best of the Pearl Robusta Competition 2023 with Ankole Coffee Producers Cooperative (ACPCU) and Zigoti Coffee as winners. Ankole Coffee Producers Cooperative topped the Natural Coffee category with a cupping score of
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