Dr Isaac Shinyenkwa, the lead researcher chats with NAAC Boss with whom they are collaborating on the study. A team of researchers have embarked on a new study in which they will develop a digital tool to help farmers conduct forecasts to enable them make informed decisions on when to
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Bank of Africa Uganda (BOA) is investigating the source and motives behind a number of letters circulating about the alleged management at the bank. The letters posted on various social media sites point to a number of incidents deemed unprofessional and illegal, allegedly committed by fraudsters and top management. The
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Dr. Joseph Muvawala, the Executive Director at the National Planning Authority, speaking to Indian investors Dr. Joseph Muvawala, the Executive Director at the National Planning Authority (NPA), has urged Indian investors to invest in Uganda, noting that the country is endowed with massive investment opportunities and offers unmatched incentives to
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Tourists disembark from a cruise ship that docked at the Port of Mombasa on January 26, 2023. PHOTO | KEVIN ODIT | NMG All visitors to Kenya will be compelled to buy a local health insurance cover in the country, irrespective of the duration of their stay, creating a new
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Gorilla trekking is always a thrilling experience/Courtesy Photo The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has urged media organizations to exercise caution when reporting on allegations of fraud within the Chimpanzee and Gorilla booking system to prevent harm to the tourism sector and the country's reputation. This request comes in the wake
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Archbishop Paul Ssemogerere The Archbishop of Kampala, His Grace Dr. Paul Ssemogerere, has reshuffled priests, reassigning numerous individuals to new positions and deploying recently ordained clergy members. The transfer list, signed off by the Archdiocesan Chancellor, Rev. Fr. Dr. Male Ssentumbwe, and seen by our reporter, primarily affects parish priests,
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The Supreme Court rejected an appeal by Heritage Oil in the longstanding $435 million tax dispute with the Uganda Revenue Authority. Heritage Oil had filed an appeal at the Supreme Court seeking to block some of the arguments by the Uganda Revenue Authority in a case before the High Court
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More than 50 pastoralists who had previously settled in Yumbe and Moyo districts are reportedly sneaking to settle along the disputed Uganda-South Sudan border amidst their impending eviction. On 19th May, President Museveni issued Executive Order Number 3 of 2023, which among others banned the illegal presence of Balaalo herdsmen
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The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry, and Fisheries (MAAIF) has initiated a certification process for palm oil smallholder farmers. The process aims to encourage sustainable practices within the palm oil industry and mitigate the adverse environmental impacts that have accompanied its growth. It will be conducted through the Roundtable on
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Uganda Airlines cabin crew for the maiden Mumbai route October 7, 2023 will remain a historic day in Uganda’s relations with India. It’s a day Uganda Airlines, the country’s flagship carrier launched direct flights from Entebbe International Airport (Uganda) to Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in India. The route
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