All is not well at Britania Allied Industries (U) Ltd, better known by their flagship brand, Splash. Sources indicate that the company’s Directors from Libya are flouting the Uganda’s policies that guide foreigners working in Uganda because they don’t have working permits. The directors who are the biggest shareholders of
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The number of COVID-19 positive cases in the country increased to 4,738 after 260 tested positive for the virus in the last 24 hours. During the daily Covid-19 briefing at Afya House in Nairobi on Sunday, Health Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe (pictured) said that the tests have been increasing every
Read MoreThe Ministry of Health hasconfirmed 7 new COVID-19 cases from samples tested on 20 June 2020. The total confirmed cases are now 770. Total Recoveries stand at 578, the Ministry adds. All new confirmed cases are Ugandans; 2 truck drivers from Points of Entry, 1 from Elegu and 1 from
Read MoreOverall, there is an increased likelihood of near normal to above normal (wetter than average) rainfall over several parts of the country Rain fall outlook for June,July and August 2020 suggests. Western areas of Central region: (Nakasongola, Luwero, Kyankwanzi, Kakumiro, Kasanda, Nakaseke, Kiboga, Mubende, Sembabule, Western Masaka, Lyantonde, Kyotera and
Read MoreThe Electoral Commission Chairperson, Justice Simon Mugenyi Byabakama (pictured) has told off Ugandans protesting the decision not to conduct mass rallies in 2020/21 elections that the Commission didn’t manufacture the deadly Coronavirus. EC recently released the revised roadmap ahead of 2021 elections, noting that campaigns will be conducted on TVs,
Read MoreG&D Security Company, a new private security company in Uganda has promised to off the best security services during and after the COVID-19 Pandemic. Dianah Aturinda, the Director of the Company has revealed that they have joined the sector to fill the missing gap in the security sector especially that COVID-19
Read MoreFriday June 19 was Justice Bart Magunda Katureebe’s last official working day as Chief Justice. “I am retiring from Judicial Service as the Chief Justice of Uganda on June 20, 2020,” he said in a short letter of appreciation to stakeholders. “I wish to take this opportunity to thank you
Read MoreThe biggest COVID-19 testing centre, the Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI) hasn’t received funding from the government towards COVID -19 activities. This was revealed by Prof. Pontiano Kaleebu, the UVRI Director while appearing before the Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on Friday to respond to audit queries raised by the
Read MoreHealth Minister Aceng, Finance State Minister Bahati Launch Larviciding In Campaign To End Malaria
Uganda's Health Minister, Dr Jane Ruth Aceng and David Bahati, the State Minister of Finance for Planning, on Friday launched symbolically launched larviciding in Kabale District as the country battles malaria. Larviciding is the regular application of microbial or chemical insecticides to water bodies or water containers. The aim of larviciding is to
Read MoreKenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta has refused to rule out the possibility that the position of prime minister may be created in an upcoming referendum as a way to see him retain power past the constitutional limit of two terms for a president. Mr Kenyatta is due to leave office in
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