The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) will also export oil to international markets. Hydrocarbons remain a necessary part of the global energy mix. Unlocking Uganda’s fossil-fuel resources will help meet its development needs – and even reduce emissions. With the world now practically unanimous about the need for
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Today, Meta announced the launch of ‘Creators of Tomorrow', a new campaign that celebrates emerging talents from around the world who are inspiring a new movement of creative content online. The campaign spotlights creators in Sub- Saharan Africa from East Africa, Southern Africa and Francophone Africa. The selected Creators of Tomorrow
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Makerere University Vice Chancellor, Professor Barnabas Nawangwe Makerere university staff at different levels are embroiled in unofficial debates on a decision by the university council to review senior staff terms and enable professors to work until 80 years of age. Specifically, the policy is set to be changed so that
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A farmer inspecting his maize. Delegates attending the opening of the Africa Regional Food Safety conference in Kampala are pushing for formulation of uniform standards for food and agricultural products meant for export in the region and globally. Speaking at the meeting which will be on until the 13th of
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Bajaj Auto Ltd, the manufacturer of Africa’s No.1 motorcycle, has today launched the new 125cc motorcycle - CT 125 in association with M/s Nish Auto Ltd. and M/s Verma Co Ltd., the authorised distributor and principal dealer respectively for Bajaj Motorcycles in Uganda. The launch of the CT 125, positioned,
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At Nudir preparatory school in Kasese, the turn up was relatively high compared to most town schools The effects of the economic hardships which were aggravated by the Ukraine war, coming on the heels of the Covid-19 lockdown continue to manifest in Uganda. Many schools in the country have today
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Uganda Baati officials in a group photo with Uganda Hockey representatives Uganda Baati Ltd, a member of Safal Group is pleased to announce the continuation of its longstanding partnership with Uganda Hockey as the Title Sponsor of the National Hockey League. With the League as the Premier Hockey Competition Platform
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Business in Kenya's capital Nairobi remains low after the Supreme Court gave its verdict on the just concluded presidential elections. Supreme Court has ruled that William Ruto was properly elected president, dismissing several petitions seeking to annul the 9 August election result. Police have blocked several roads leading to the city
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Kenya's Supreme Court has ruled that William Ruto was properly elected president, dismissing several petitions seeking to annul the 9 August election result. His rival, Raila Odinga, and others had alleged that massive fraud, including tampering with results forms, had taken place. Mr Ruto garnered 50.5% of the vote in
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Gas prices have soared on concerns over energy supplies after Russia announced it would not reopen its main gas pipeline to Europe. The Dutch month ahead wholesale gas price, a benchmark for Europe, was up as much as 30% in early trading on Monday. The Nord Stream 1 pipeline had
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