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Speaker Among Postpones Consideration Of National Coffee Amendment Bill 2024 After Debate Turns Chaotic

The Speaker of Parliament, Annet Anita Among (pictured) was forced to postpone the consideration of the National Coffee Amendment Bill, 2024 after the plenary sitting turned chaotic, following the presentation of the Majority report from the Agriculture Committee, recommending the abolishing of Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA) and provide for

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Gov’t To Extend Professors’ Retirement Age, Establish National Postgraduate Scholarships

Some graduands pose for a group photo at the 71st Makerere University graduation ceremony. The government is considering raising the retirement age for university academic staff, particularly targeting professors, as part of broader efforts to strengthen higher education. The proposal is aimed at retaining experienced academic professionals for a longer

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Nawangwe Asks Makerere Retirement Scheme To Invest In University Land

Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe   Makerere University Vice-Chancellor, Professor Barnabas Nawangwe, has asked Makerere University Retirement Benefits Scheme (MURBS) to consider developing the university’s land as part of their investment strategy. Nawangwe was on Tuesday addressing MURBS members during the presentation of the scheme’s performance report for the 2023/24 financial year,

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Katumba Wamala Commissions State-Of-The-Art Fire Trucks At Entebbe Airport To Enhance Aviation Safety

The two state-of-the-art fire trucks The Minister of Works and Transport, Gen. Edward Katumba Wamala today morning commissioned two state-of-the-art fire trucks at Entebbe International Airport. He was flanked by the Minister of State for Transport,  Fred Byamukama, the Director General of Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA), Fred Bamwesigye and other

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