For Africa to combat the threat of transnational terrorism on the continent, it must employ a multi-dimensional approach, Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni has said. Speaking at the Peace and Security Council Meeting in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia last evening (Saturday), President Museveni said the approach had to address issues of ideological
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Fuel pump prices are increasing in Uganda, a development that has seen transport fares go up in some parts of the country. Currently, a litre of petrol in Kampala is averaging Shs3, 800, up from an average of Shs3, 600 a fortnight ago. In Western parts of Uganda, a litre
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Uganda has Wednesday announced a major milestone in its operations; becoming the first telecom operator in Uganda to have all its sites across the country 3G mobile broadband enabled. The upgrade in technology to 100% mobile broadband means that all Airtel Uganda subscribers will now have access to high speed
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The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) stopped 16 million substandard products from being imported into the country as a measure to protect the health and safety of consumers. Between July and December 2017, under the Pre-export verification of conformity (PVoC), UNBS inspected 4.6 billion products of which 4.2 billion
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Bank of Uganda Deputy Governor, Dr. Louis Kasekende has called on Uganda and other African countries to devise all means of attracting more Foreign Direct Investments (FDIs) if they are to transform fast. “Africa needs foreign companies to invest in modern businesses on the continent, providing business skills and technology,
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Kenya based Jambojet is set to expand its wings in East Africa with the launch of a double daily flight between Entebbe and Nairobi, Kenya on 14th February, 2018, Business Focus reports. This will see the Nairobi based budget airline become the first regional low cost airline with an introductory
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The 2018/19 budget is estimated to be Shs29.274 trillion, according to the National Budget Framework Paper (NBFP) for Financial Year 2018/19 obtained by Business Focus. This means that the 2018/19 budget will slightly increase by over Shs200bn from the 2017/18 budget. Out of the estimated Shs29.274trillion budget, Uganda Revenue Authority
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President Yoweri Museveni has said that a country’s human resource is greater than any natural resource and must be nurtured and protected. He said this coupled with the unity and stability of our nation is the best insurance for its people. The President was addressing the first Special Forces Command
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Sudhir Ruparelia was Wednesday night surprised with a sumptuous Birthday party at his posh home located in Kololo, Kampala. Sources say the party was organized by family members and friends. [caption id="attachment_7778" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Sudhir receives a congratulatory deep French kiss from his wife[/caption] Born on January 17, 1956 in
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Total Uganda, one of the leading integrated oil and Gas Company has unveiled a new cashless payment solution for its customers. This is aimed at increasing convenience at all its 128 service stations countrywide and empower motorists to manage their spend better. The new Total card was launched on Wednesday
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