Parliament has learned that the managers of Suuma Construction Company are forcing Ugandans working at the construction of Hoima Stadium to test for HIV, and those found HIV positive have been relieved of their duties. The revelation was made by Hoima West MP, Joseph Ruyonga, who asked the government to
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Leader of Opposition, Joel Ssenyonyi The Leader of Opposition, Joel Ssenyonyi, has asked Gov’t to reveal details of the agreement it signed with Dei Bio Pharma after the owners of the company revealed plans to repay the Shs723Bn it obtained from taxpayers, yet at the time of approval of the
Read MoreUganda Baati Opens New Showroom In Iganga, Brings Quality Building Products Nearer To Customers
Staff of Uganda Baati pose for a photo at the launch of the Iganga showroom Uganda Baati has opened its new showroom in Iganga, Eastern Uganda. This is in a bid to bring quality building solutions to the region rather known to be route for infiltration of substandard products and
Read MoreThe ground view of Karuma Hydropower Station. The mega powerhouse is under the ground Karuma Hydropower Station is finally due for commissioning almost 12 years since construction began. With a generation capacity of 600 megawatts, it is the largest electricity plant in the country, capable of producing 4,373 Gigawatt Hours
Read MoreUganda Airlines started services to Harare and Lusaka today Uganda Airlines has announced the launch of its scheduled service to Harare and Lusaka. Starting today, September 25, 2024, Harare and Lusaka will be served four times a week, expanding choice and connectivity between East Africa, Southern Africa and beyond. “We are
Read MoreBanks Increase Lending Rates As Personal & Household Loans Take Biggest Share Of Credit Approvals
Commercial banks’ weighted average lending rates for Shilling-denominated credit increased marginally from 17.64% in June 2024 to 17.76% in July 2024, Finance Ministry has reveled in its Performance of the Economy Monthly Report for August 2024. Similarly, foreign currency-denominated credit rates increased from 9.23% in June 2024 to 9.62% in
Read MoreDeputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa (pictured) has asked Parliament’s Agriculture Committee to scrutinize the issue raised by members of the Civil Society on the new regulations imposed by European Union, requiring all coffee imports to their member states to be grown on deforestation free land, saying this will give an opportunity to Parliament
Read MoreUNRA Executive Director, Allen Kagina Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) has revealed that Ugandan taxpayers are incurring interest of Shs250 Million daily on unpaid works and services carried out by contractors and suppliers, but this interest keeps on changing depending on the availability to clear up these debts. UNRA Executive Director, Allen Kagina made
Read MoreTian Tang top officials remanded at Kauga prison. The Chief Magistrate Court in Mukono has remanded four top managers of Tian Tang Group on charges of attempted murder. The managers, Liang Kai, Bin Ding, Chen Cheng, and Ai Wu Zheng (also known as Martin), appeared before Mukono Chief Magistrate Roselyn
Read MoreIn the heart of Kampala, where the streets buzz with life and the city’s energy is palpable, Tuesdays are marked on our calendars each week with anticipation for the best deals. The week is always busy, juggling work and family commitments, but Tuesdays are different. They have become a cherished
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