Government of Uganda (GOU) has concluded the evaluation of Applications for Qualification (AfQ) for the six firms that submitted the AfQs for the second licensing round for petroleum exploration, development and production by closure date for receipt of the AfQs on 30th September 2020. Robert Kasande, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry
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Paul Bukenya, the Acting EC Spokersperson The Electoral Commission Thursday, January 28, 2021 published final results of Presidential Elections held on Thursday 14th January 2021. After publsihng the results, a number of Ugandans took to social media to wrongly attacking EC, saying that the total percentage of scores by Presidential
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The Electoral Commission Chairperson, Justice Simon Byabakama Mugenyi (pictured) has released the final results of the 14th January 2021 Presidential Elections. Below is EC’s detailed statement; The Electoral Commission conducted Presidential Elections on Thursday 14th January 2021. By law, the results for Presidential Elections must be declared within 48 hours from the closure of polls.
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Mumba Kalifungwa, Managing Director, Absa Bank Uganda Absa Bank Uganda has been recognised by the Central Bank as the Best Performing Bank in Uganda Government Securities for December 2020. The award was established by the Central Bank recognising financial institutions for their successful participation in the trading of government securities,
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The Electoral Commission has reminded Ugandans that it appointed Wednesday 27th January 2021 (tomorrow) as the date for Elections of Councilors representing Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), older persons, Workers and Youth to City /district Local Government Councils and Kampala Capital City. According to Paul Bukenya (pictured), the Acting EC Spokesperson,
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The Electoral Commission Chairperson, Justice Simon Byabakama Mugenyi (pictured above) has reminded political parties, candidates, voters and the general public that Monday 25th January 2021, is the appointed polling day for elections of Chairpersons, Directly Elected Councillors and Women Councilors for Municipality and City Division. “Voting shall be by universal adult suffrage, and shall take place at
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The Electoral Commission Chairperson, Justice Simon Byabakama Mugenyi (pictured above) has reminded political parties, candidates, voters and the general public that Monday 25th January 2021, is the appointed polling day for elections of Chairpersons, Directly Elected Councillors and Women Councilors for Municipality and City Division. Below is EC’s statement; The Electoral Commission reminds political parties, candidates, voters
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The Ugandan Embassy in Saudi Arabia has run broke, leaving a number of frustrated migrant workers unattended to. Business Focus has reliably learnt that Ambassador’s rent has since expired and there is no money to renew it. “This puts our own diplomat in total jeopardy,” a source privy to the situation in Saudi
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The home unit opened 2021 in a downward spiral, undermined by a surge in demand from major market players taking positions ahead of the national elections. The shilling inched down to trade in the range of 3675/85 during the week ending January 8, 2021.In the regional markets, the Kenya shilling slightly
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Dead fish/courtesy photo Communities living in and around the shores of Lake Victoria have recently been concerned by the growing number of dead fish, especially Nile Perch, being washed ashore. The dead fish are not only an eyesore but also emit an offensive odor as the decomposition occurs. “However, preliminary
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