Speaker of Parliament, Rebecca Kadaga, has expressed disappointment with the Ministry of Finance for not providing funds meant for the Tree Fund which is provided for in the National Forestry and Tree Planting Act, 2003. Kadaga said this as she flagged off a 330km run targeting the restoration of forest
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The Committee for Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries led by its Chairperson, Janet Okori-Moe will lobby government to put special emphasis on avocado farming. During the Committee visit to Musubi farm on Thursday, 06 February 2020, Okori-Moe said that intention of the visit was for them to acquaint themselves with
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Today, Bill and Melinda Gates share their 2020 Annual Letter, "Why We Swing for the Fences: Reflecting on the First Two Decades of Our Foundation." In this year's letter, Bill and Melinda reflect on what they've learned over the past two decades and how the world - and their work
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City tycoon, Rajiv Ruparelia (pictured) has said Government should fast track the law that will allow Ugandans grow marijuana for medical purposes, arguing that it will boost the country’s economy. In an interview with Sanyu FM over the weekend, Rajiv said he is waiting for the Cabinet to pass the
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African leaders are putting women front and center of efforts to drive the continent's economic growth through a game-changing fund that invests in women fund managers and also provides technical assistance. The launch of the African Women Leadership Fund (AWLF) will provide capital to both first time and experienced fund
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African Union Heads of State and Government during the 33rd Ordinary Session of the Assembly in Addis Ababa,Ethiopia The newly elected Chairperson of the African Union, Cyril Ramaphosa, also President of South Africa, has noted with concern that Africa still remains a hotbed of terrorism and conflict saying it’s a
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The House of Mandela is set to commemorate the 30th anniversary of Nelson Mandela's release from prison by launching the Mandela Freedom Project. The Freedom Project is a unifying global initiative to advance what Mandela called "freedom to be free," with the goal of creating a global platform for conversation,
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As the Harvest Money expo nears, farmers will have an opportunity to acquire New Holland tractors and other farm equipment after paying only 20% of the total cost. This follows a partnership signed between The Cooper Motor Corporation (CMC), the official distributors of New Holland tractors and dfcu bank aimed
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South Sudan's neighbours say they do not support another extension of talks between the country's warring rivals as the 22 February deadline for the formation of a unity government looms. The tough stand comes after closed door meeting between President Salva Kiir and his rival Riek Machar hit a deadlock
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Skip the tired box of assorted chocolates and drugstore flower arrangement this year, because hotels and resorts around the world are rolling out their red carpets of romance with luxurious—yet still relatively affordable—Valentine’s Day hotel packages. In Uganda, Pearl of Africa Hotel is offering a sumptuous package for lovers who
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