The Government of Uganda is in final stages of legalizing marijuana growing for mainly medical purposes. It is understood that Cabinet has set up a subcommittee to inquiry into a proposal of legalizing cannabis growing in the East African country. According to State Minister of Health for General Duties, Sarah
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The Speaker of Uganda’s Rebecca Kadaga has warned Cabinet against approving the construction of a power dam on Murchison Falls, arguing that it would tantamount to abuse of trust Ugandans have in the Government. “I don’t know what to say concerning the issue of Murchison Falls. Now last week, I
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MPs and Ministers have disagreed on the National Graduate Scheme Bill, 2018, a privately sponsored Bill seeking to place graduates to public and private institutions for training and enhance their employability. The Bill was tabled by Waira Kyewalabye Majegere (Ind. Bunya County East) in January this year. It seeks
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Government will start providing freed health care services to pregnant adolescents, Dr Jesca Nsungwa from Ministry of Health has revealed. Dr Nsungwa made the remarks on behalf of Health Minister, Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng Wednesday morning while opening the 3rd Public Health Youth Symposium at Golf Course Hotel. She highlighted
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Saudi Aramco's stock rose sharply as the world's biggest share sale got underway in Riyadh, rising 10% above the initial public offering price. Last week the oil giant, which produces more than a tenth of global crude supply, raised $25.6bn (£19.5bn). Saudi Arabia's royal family is privatising assets as part
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The Deputy Speaker of Uganda’s Parliament, Jacob Oulanyah has directed the Parliamentary Committee on Gender, Labour and Social Development to investigate a multi-million scandal where Labour Ministry officials are accused of transferring USD70 (Shs257,971) charged on each migrant labour worker on a personal account. This is after the Youth Representative
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President Yoweri Museveni Tuesday sworn in 15 new judges at State House Entebbe after Parliament’s Appointments Committee vetted and approved their appointment. Key among them is current Inspector General of Government (IGG), Lady Justice Irene Mulyagonja (pictured), who will be a judge in the Court of Appeal. Her contract at
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The Bank of Uganda (BoU) has revealed that Uganda’s economic activity slowed down in 2019 due to slowing global activity and domestic factors. “The BoU’s high frequency indicator of economic activity, the Composite Index of Economic activity (CIEA),points to a moderation of economic activity since the beginning of 2019,” BoU
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Presidential advisors appointed by President Yoweri Museveni three years ago haven’t received their salaries and allowances during this period. The matter was raised Tuesday on the floor of Parliament by Kasilo County MP, Elijah Okupa, who wondered why Parliament was duped into believing that these presidential advisors had been paid.
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Victoria University has offered students joining the institution for short courses this festive season up to 20% discount on fees. This is aimed at giving back to Ugandans, but also to ensure that people enjoy the festive season happily. According to the University Vice Chancellor, Dr. Krishna N. Sharma, the
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