The Ugandan Government through the National Forest Authority (NFA) is worried about the recurrent replacement of natural forests with eucalyptus and pine trees in many parts of the country including wetlands. Tom Okello Obong, the Executive Directorof NFA has indicated that in some areas, people have reached the extent
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The Ugandan government has awarded Gemalto, in cooperation with local partner SCINTL, the contract for the supply of a Border Management System (BMS) including airport self-service eKiosks) at Entebbe International Airport, creating a faster and more convenient border-crossing experience for travelers and strengthening homeland security. The said e-Immigration solution uses
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Uganda’s Speaker of Parliament, Rebecca Kadaga has revealed how a top Minister attacked her in office, warning her to keep off army matters. This incident happened last year at the height of the fight between the Executive and Parliament over the mistreatment of members of the fishing community by Uganda
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Rwanda's Foreign Affairs Minister in charge of East Africa has accused Uganda's military intelligence unit of kidnapping a Rwandan citizen. Olivier Nduhungirehe made the claim on micro-blogging website Twitter, on Sunday saying, Rogers Donne Kayibanda had been kidnapped after he attended his brother's wedding in Kisasi. "This is Rogers Donne
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The World Health Organization-WHO has ordered for mandatory Ebola screening of all passengers entering the country through Entebbe International Airport, URN reports. Initially, airport authorities were screening only passengers returning on flights from Democratic Republic of Congo-DRC. However, according to Simon Ebachu, the head of Ebola screening, WHO has instructed
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The southern African regional body Sadc has called for a unity government in the Democratic Republic of Congo, following the disputed presidential election. All political leaders should agree a negotiated settlement, it said. Opposition candidate Felix Tshisekedi was declared winner but another opponent of the current administration, Martin Fayulu, insists
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The Minister for Relief, Disaster Preparedness and Refugees Eng. Hillary Onek is shocked by the existence of a new land title that was fraudulently processed on the seven square mile piece of land that government secured to resettle the 1,780 people. Government acquired the vast land and processed a title
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Uganda's President, Yoweri Museveni has encouraged all the country's citizens to wngage in activities that bring an extra income. Museveni made the call on Sunday while addressing residents of Usuk county in Katakwi district. Below is his statement Was in Usuk County of Katakwi District where I presided over two
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Democratic Republic of Congo presidential runner-up Martin Fayulu has confirmed that he has filed a court challenge to the election results asking for a recount. The constitutional court has seven days to consider it. Fayulu has alleged a backroom deal between the declared winner, opposition leader Felix Tshisekedi, and President
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Former Uganda Police Force spokesperson, Fred Enanga, has bounced back in the same position, replacing Emilian Kayima. Poll Namaye has been appointed his deputy. She replaces Patrick Onyango who is now the Kampala Metropolitan Police (KMP) spokesperson. Kayima has been moved to the political commissar office in the changes that
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