Postbank, MTN Uganda and Airtel Uganda have defended the Shs2.8bn they charged Government to send relief money to vulnerable Ugandans affected by the 42-day lockdown, arguing that the cost would have been higher hadn’t it been for a decision to reduce cost. The team made the remarks Thursday while appearing before
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There is anger and frustration among a section of persons affected by the impending construction of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline-EACOP, as the project implementers move to secure land in Kyotera and Rakia districts. The aggrieved include 21 households that will be physically displaced as the government and partners
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By Michael Jjingo The young people have always been unique, from the days of bell bottom, to balanced jeans and later damaged trousers! For young people, gone are the days for standing in the line as you wait to be served at the bank. Present day Banking is actually not
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Interview: Stanbic Boss Discusses The Future Of Financial Markets In Uganda
Stanbic Bank’s Ronald Muyanja Satanic Bank Uganda recently hosted an investor conference to discuss the status of financial markets in Uganda and its future going forward. Business Focus caught up with Ronald Muyanja, the Head of Trading at Stanbic Bank to discuss the status of financial markets in Uganda and the
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Amb. Barbara Oundo Nekesa, was hosted to a farewell luncheon by the leadership of the Confederation of the Ugandans in Southern Africa ( COUSA). COUSA is the umbrella body/Association that brings together all the Ugandan Associations in Southern Africa. The luncheon that took place at the Kreme Restaurant in Brooklyn
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Lt Gen James Mugira (third right) and Robert Mukiza (second right) after the partnership meeting. Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) is partnering with the Uganda Peoples Defence Forces (UPDF) in the construction of 25 industrial parks across Uganda.The partnership which is already ongoing, was Thursday formally announced in a meeting between
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The failure of manufactures of breast milk substitutes to follow product labelling regulations are endangering Uganda children, according to a new report. The World Health Organisation regulations on labeling of milk Substitutes products indicate that the formula must clearly state the superiority of breastfeeding, the need of health care workers
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The National Social Security Fund-NSSF has asked parliament to split the current Fund into two to provide for workers who would want to have midterm access to their savings. Speaking to reporters at the NSSF head offices in Kampala on Thursday, Richard Byarugaba, the Fund’s managing director said one fund
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The Commander in chief, President Yoweri Museveni, has today retired 14 Uganda People’s Defence Forces –UPDF Generals and 590 other officers. The most senior by rank is Gen Ivan Koreta. The 65-year-old four-star Gen Koreta joined armed forces in 1979 when Museveni and group picked up guns to fight Dr
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There is a heavy deployment of Uganda People’s Defence Forces - UPDF soldiers at the Uganda-South Sudan border in Okuti Paris, Kitgum District. The deployment comes three weeks after hundreds of unknown armed men donning military wear were sighted camped at Lunyili hills in Ikotos County, Eastern Equatoria state in
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