The Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) management led by its Executive Director, Allen Kagina is in panic over failure to absorb Shs212bn in the previous budget. This state of affairs has seen the roads agency rush to Parliament to request for the reallocation of the said funds before the financial
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Geocycle, an international waste management firm has launched in Uganda with the aim of providing a solution to waste management that leaves no residue. Under the Geocycle brand, the LafargeHolcim Group offers waste management services in over 50 countries around the world. “Our promise is to offer a superior solution
Read MoreMakerere University and top 35 government of Uganda entities risk their budgets for 2017/18 not being passed if a report by the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) is anything to go by. Sylvia Ntambi, the chairperson of the Equal Opportunities Commission asked the Parliamentary Budget Committee not to approve the budgets
Read MoreHundreds gathered in Ethiopia’s Northern town of Adwa, to commemorate the defeat of the Italian troupes by Ethiopian forces in 1986 and the establishment of a Pan African University in Africa at the historic town in a ceremony attended by various African distinguished leaders including President Yoweri Museveni. African leaders and
Read MoreBy Peter Abaanabasazi Centenary bank customers in Hoima district have expressed concern over what they termed as poor customer care manifested in long queues coupled with a few tellers. The Hoima Municipal Mayor, Grace Mugasa and one of Centenary Bank’s customers noted that there is need for the bank management
Read MoreUganda Police Force has topped the list of media violations, according to the 2016 Press Freedom Index released on Tuesday morning at Imperial Royale Hotel in Kampala. The report titled "Tough Times, Political Intolerance Stifles Media", shows that Police committed 83 of the 135 media violations recorded in 2016. It highlights
Read MoreGOtv, one of the leading pay TV players in Uganda has launched a promotion dubbed ‘Wangula School Fees ne GOtv’ where parents and caretakers of school going children will be rewarded and supported with school fees for the upcoming second term. George Ssemanda, the GOtv Uganda National Sales Manager said
Read MoreUgandan President Yoweri Museveni has revealed that the National Resistance Movement (NRM) government he heads has created jobs for ordinary Ugandans contrary to some anlysts' comments. The President made the remarks at Speke Resort Munyonyo on Tuesday where he opened the 4th four-day Africa Congress of Accountants that has attracted over 1,200 delegates.
Read MoreMysterios Kampala city tycoon and socialite, Jack Pemba is in trouble for his alleged involvement in money laundering and drug trafficking. Pemba was picked up at Entebbe Airport on Sunday evening and is currently being held at Nalufenya Police facility in Jinja. Local news agency, URN reports that Police spokesperson, Asan
Read MoreKitgum Municipality Member of Parliament, Beatrice Anywar has dismissed death rumours making rounds on social media, noting that she’s alive. “They have killed me several times with rumours but whoever they are must be ashamed of their evil thoughts. They must be political opponents," Chris Obore, the Director of Communication
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