A Kenyan government agency that gives loans to university students says it will publish the names and photos of 85,000 defaulters if they do not pay up within 30 days. The Higher Education Loans Board (Helb) says it wants to recover at least 50bn Kenya Shillings ($490m; £378m), with debts
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Uganda’s labour externalization sector has been hit with a multi-million dollar scandal where Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development officials are accused of transferring USD70 (Shs257,971) charged on each migrant labour worker on a personal account. A section of MPs therefore want the Ministry investigated. According to lawmakers including
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Despite the booming economy and low unemployment, only 29% of Americans consider themselves financially healthy. That means the vast majority of U.S. individuals aren’t prepared if and when another recession sets in. “If you look at what comprises financial health it’s things like more income coming in than going out,
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The Uganda Communications Commission (the Commission) in partnership with the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) is hosting the Regional Cyber Drill for Africa here in Kampala to raise cyber security consciousness in Africa. The cyber drill serves to enhance communication and incident response capabilities of the participants, as well as to
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Tanzania's Arts and Information Minister Harrison Mwakyembe has dismissed a new song by rapper Roma Mkatoliki (pictured) which criticises the government, saying the musician "lacks the academic credentials" to question state policies. "You can criticise but you should have the knowledge and education to qualify to be a critic. You
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If you follow news about Africa, it’s easy to find disheartening headlines about the continent’s struggles. But those stories do not paint a complete picture. Every day, I read encouraging news about African entrepreneurs and business leaders who are making a positive impact. A few examples: • Kola Karim’s Shoreline
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Tullow Uganda Managing Director, Jimmy Mugerwa has been transferred to London based head office as Tullow Group’s Corporate Head of Infrastructure and Organisation, the company said in a press statement. This is a newly created role which according to the release is advisory, but Mugerwa will also be responsible for
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Property mogul, Sudhir Ruparelia, the proprietor of Ruparelia Group of Companies has been elected a Trustee of the Indian Association Uganda. Sudhir was elected during a function held at the Association’s offices in Kampala on Sunday. Shortly after being elected, Sudhir told friends and followers: “Friends, today I was elected
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Saudi Arabia has placed a preliminary valuation on state oil company Aramco of between $1.6tn (£1.22tn) and $1.7tn. The company has published an updated prospectus for its initial public offering (IPO), seeking more than $25bn for the sale of 1.5% of its shares. That would make it potentially the world's
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The Ruparelia Foundation is one of the key sponsors of the Kampala Kids Run 2019 that is aimed at ensuring that children not only have access to safe drinking water, but also embrace the culture of engaging in physical exercises for healthy living. Under the theme “Safe Drinking Water in
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