By Alex Masereka The United Nations Deputy Secretary General has become the latest global leader to praise Uganda for its policy on refugees. Ms Amina Muhammed who was addressing African leaders at the 29th Assembly of the African Union Heads of State and Government, meeting in Addis Ababa Ethiopia, among
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The Radiotherapy Machine used by Cancer patients will be ready for use in November this year, officials have said. This revelation is contained in a statement tabled on the floor of Parliament last week by Joyce Moriku, the State Minister for Primary Health Care. It is worth noting that since
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The Parliamentary Committee on Commissions, State Authorities & State Enterprises (COSASE) is set to kick off investigations into the Centenary Park saga that has been on for years. Business Focus has learnt that investigations are to fulfill a request by the Inspector General of Government (IGG), Justice Irene Mulyagonja, asking
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At the 24th Annual General Meeting of the African Export-Import Bank (Afrexim), held in Rwanda, Tony O. Elumelu, Chairman of Heirs Holdings and the Tony Elumelu Foundation, congratulated Afrexim for the critical support that the Bank, led by President Oramah, provides for African businesses and its significant contribution to the
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Dubai-based private equity investor The Abraaj Group is set to acquire Kenya’s Java House Group for an undisclosed sum of money from Emerging Capital Partners (ECP). Abraaj Managing Partner and Global Head of Private Equity Mustafa Abdel-Wadood described the takeover as a calculated move to expand Java’s well-known culture and
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Barclays Bank of Kenya on Monday said it will on October 1 relocate seven branches across the country in a move to save cost. The lender however said the closure will not affect staff. “This is a consolidation move aimed at aligning our business to the current environment,” said Barclays.
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Ugandan tycoon and politician, John Ssebana Kizito is dead. The former Kampala city Mayor and presidential candidate who was 83, passed away on Monday morning at Nakasero Hospital in the capital Kampala. Ssebana was admitted to Nakasero Hospital’s intensive care unit in critical condition where by yesterday four health experts
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President Yoweri Museveni has today arrived in the Ethiopian Capital Addis Ababa for the 29th Ordinary Session of the assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union. The President who is accompanied by the First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports Janet Kataha Museveni were received
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Samsung is releasing a new phone using parts from its Galaxy Note 7, which was axed after a battery fault led to some devices catching fire. The firm said the Note Fan Edition would "minimise the environmental impact" of its high-profile flop. The handset will go on sale only in
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The head of two Montessori schools in New York won’t let parents pay by credit card - but he is accepting Bitcoin. Marco Ciocca, co-founder and chairman of the Montessori Schools in Flatiron & Soho, added the option in June, after growing inquiries from parents. More places - including universities
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