Minister Aceng being vaccinated The Minister of Health, Dr Ruth Aceng has warned that if the uptake of the Covid-19 vaccines doesn’t increase in Uganda, at least 7, 567,200 doses of the jab will expire by February 2024. Minister Aceng informed Parliament that the vaccine uptake in Uganda still stands
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The impounded laptops The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) customs at Entebbe Airport impounded a consignment containing over 200 used laptops last month. The Ag. Manager of Entebbe Customs, Simon Esunget said they received information that a one Sam Kanyike had checked in several packages as passenger-accompanied baggage. “We started planning on
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A house roofed with Lifestile is exceptionally beautiful and unique When it comes to safeguarding our homes and structures, fire resistance is a paramount concern. The materials used in roofing play a crucial role in protecting against the devastating effects of fires. Lifestile roofing stands out for its exceptional fire-resistant
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Women at Heritage Kanaani Farms sorting and drying coffee. Uganda is increasingly earning big from coffee exports Uganda’s coffee exports for the coffee year (2022/23) totaled 6.14 million bags worth US$ 940.36 million (Shs3.52 trillion) compared to 5.86 million bags worth US$ 877.66 million in the previous coffee year (2021/22).
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Rytter Muzira (L) interviewing Robert Mutebi, the Commissioner of Information Technology and Innovation at URA Organizations as large as Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) evolve to meet the demands placed on them. Whether it’s adapting to the 24/7 online world or making door-to-door engagements, the institution is constantly changing. What won’t alter though
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Coffee is Uganda's biggest export commodity. Minister Ntabazi says quality is crucial for positioning Uganda as a significant player in the global market. The State Minister for Trade, Industry, and Cooperatives, Harriet Ntabaazi, has urged Ugandan manufacturers to enhance the quality of their products to meet international standards. She emphasized
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Uganda aims to produce 20m 60kg bags by 2030 The Government of Uganda is committed to achieving a target of producing 20 million bags of coffee by 2030. The target which is contained in the National Coffee Road map was initially set for 2020. Fred Kyakulaga Bwino, the Minister of State
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Several primary school teachers in Nebbi District are dodging afternoon classes for fear of being arrested for alleged failure to service loans obtained from money lenders. According to education authorities in the district, most of the affected teachers borrowed between two to three loans from money lenders, microfinance institutions, Savings
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Faridah Nalubega, the Manager – Cards & Money Transfers at dfcu Bank. This morning, dfcu Bank has announced a partnership with Pesapal, a renowned secure payments service provider, to introduce Merchant Acquiring services that will facilitate seamless Card and Mobile Money payments for the Bank’s customers. The partnership is expected
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This year's examinations are scheduled to commence on Monday, October 16, 2023. (Old photo) The Vicar General of Kasana Luwero Diocese has cautioned candidates against solely relying on prayers as a magic formula for success in their upcoming examinations. This year's examinations are scheduled to commence on Monday, October 16th,
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