Former Tender care Nursery /URN Photo Tender care nursery school in Kyaliwajala along Namugongo-Kireka road has turned into a health centre. Established in 1998, the formerly high-end nursery school is now St. Thomas hospital. Simon Ogwale, who operates close to the former school, says that they were also surprised
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Internal Affairs Minister Gen Kahinda Otafiire (pictured) has said the wild speculations on the cause of death of former Deputy Inspector General of Police Lt. Gen. Paul Lokech by a section of the public are illegitimate and should be put to rest. Gen Lokech died from his home in Kitikifumba
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Education Ministry wants to ban boarding section for Primary Schools The Ministry of Education and Sports is considering banning boarding sections in all primary schools as authorities contemplate options for the reopening of schools in the face of COVID-19.A source privy to the matter told URN that authorities have discussed
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The 3 rd Deputy Prime Minister, Rukia Nakaddama Isanga represented Prime Minister of Uganda, Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja as Guest of honor at the Huawei ICT Talent Development Report Launch, 2021-2022 ICT Competition launch and awarding ceremony of the 2020 ICT competitions.Nakaddama at the event August 27th, 2021, challenged women
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The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has accredited 14 companies as Authorised Economic Operators (AEOs) at regional and national level respectively. Comfoam Ltd, Jaffer Freight Ltd, Blow Plastics (U) Ltd, Unistrong Investments Ltd, Tian Tang Group Ltd, Uganda Tobacco Services Ltd, Nile Roofings Ltd,Hong Hai Wood (U) Ltd, Luuka Plastics Ltd,
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Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) Commissioner General, John Musinguzi Rujoki, has challenged Customs Department to tackle four areas in a bid to collect 100% taxes in the 2021/22 Financial Year. The areas, he said are, collaborated compliance approach, stakeholder engagements, tax payers’ education and integrity. Musinguzi explained each of these areas
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The State Minister for Higher Education Dr John Chrysestom Muyingo has Friday launched the Huawei ICTCompetitions 2021- 2022. Launching the third edition of the competitions at Serena Hotel Kampala, Dr Muyingo lauded Huawei Technologies for working with the government of Uganda to promote the delivery of quality education through ICT."We
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Uganda has continued to cultivate older varieties of sugarcane that take long to mature Busoga has the biggest number of sugarcane mills and huge acreage of sugarcane, making use of its fertile soil and around Lake Victoria and Lake Kyoga coupled with good rains. However, the persistent poverty in Busoga
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Vidicine Human Herbal syrup that supplements the treatment of COVID-19 National Drug Authority has notified the use of Kazire Vidicine, a local herbal medicine as a supporting treatment for COVID-19 signs and symptoms. According to NDA, Vidicine is a relief for cough, sore throat and flu, which stand out of some
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Minister Nabakooba addressing residents of Kiwanyi village in Mubende district The Minister for Lands, Judith Nabakooba has scoffed at Wilson Ntuyo, the District Police Commander (DPC) of Mubende District for allegedly offering protection to people who claim ownership of land and end up terrorizing tenants. The Minister made the remarks when
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