Kyambogo University is set to enter a public-private partnership with an investor to develop a multi-purpose sports arena, a business center, and more than five student hostels. This initiative aims to boost the university’s revenue amid ongoing financial challenges. The plan is part of the university’s strategy to address funding
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By Denis Jjuuko Coffee farmers are in a good place these days. Their good fortune is not abating any time soon with fair average quality prices for Robusta still selling above the Shs13,000 mark a kilogram. In July, Uganda exported coffee worth more than USD210 million. If this trend continues,
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Roofings Group has donated wheelchairs to support children with disability at the on-going Community-Based Rehabilitation (CBR) Conference organized by the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development, happening at the Imperial Resort Hotel, Entebbe. The wheelchairs being donated are a product of a workshop whose construction was supported by Roofings
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Sarah Mateke (RIP) President Museveni has revealed that Sarah Mateke, the former Minister of State for Defense, was slated to travel to South Korea for the same security conference that former Internal Affairs Minister, Aronda Nyakairima, was returning from when he died on September 12, 2015. The President made the
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Dr. Kiyonga (pictured) shortly before the interview. He says his focus will be on strenthening Makerere University further The newly appointed Chancellor of Makerere University, Dr. Chrispus Kiyonga, will focus on ensuring that the institution continues to play a key role in the transformation and development of Uganda. Last week,
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Totatl's oil rig in Buliisa/ oil production is expected in 2025/ Business Focus photo The International Monetary Fund has commended the pace of Uganda's growth but urged for a stronger anti-fight corruption fight and budget discipline ahead of the coming of oil revenues. This comes as Uganda's economic growth improved
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Archbishop Semogerere and the relics at Munyonyo shrine The relics of the Uganda Martyrs have been brought back to Uganda for a special “visit” as the nation celebrates 60 years since the canonization of its first Black saints. The sacred artefacts, including the bones of Saints Charles Lwanga and Matthias Mutumba,
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The Ministry of Education and Sports has directed schools to refrain from allowing the use of handheld devices, including mobile phones until comprehensive guidelines are established. In August this year, the Ministry unveiled its Digital Agenda Strategy, which outlines a phased approach to integrating electronic tools and technologies into the
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Lynette Akol, the founder and CEO of Krystal Ice ltd, the maker of frozen fruit snacks When Lynette Akol signed up for the inaugural dfcu Rising Woman competition in 2018, as a start up business owner, she may only have been eyeing the sh15 million winner’s prize, but she got
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Two people have been arrested following an incident of robbery that occurred on August 24, 2024, in Kalisizo, where armed robbers stole Shs 150 million from Pulinali Semanda, a 53-year-old businessman and owner of Zavuga Coffee Investments. Semanda was ambushed at his home after withdrawing the cash from Centenary Bank
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