The Commission of Inquiry into land matters has formally concluded its operations ending more than two years of probing irregularities in the land sector. The seven-member team was appointed on December 8, 2016, by President Yoweri Museveni to inquire into the Effectiveness of Law, Policies and Processes of Land Acquisition,
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President Yoweri Museveni has commended the Indian Community in Uganda for the enormous contribution towards the economic development of Uganda before independence and also for the efforts towards national economic recovery after the protracted armed people’s struggle that ushered NRM into power in 1986. "The most important thing between the
Read MoreThe Minister of Gender, Labour and Social Development, Hon. Janat Mukwaya has called for a review of the staffing composition within the International Labour Organsiation (ILO) to reflect the organisation’s diversity in nature. “The universal nature of the ILO should be better reflected in staff composition through a renewed commitment
Read Moredfcu Bank on Friday rolled out its Investment Club App, simplifying the day to day management of the group savings by providing a real-time view of all financial activities. The App will help with tracking contributions, managing group lending and collections; effective reporting and general administration anytime, anywhere. The App
Read MoreUS President Donald Trump has told ministers from Ethiopia, Egypt and Sudan that he will "cut the ribbon" at the inauguration of the controversial Grand Renaissance Dam when it is completed, an Ethiopian minister says. Sileshi Bekele, Ethiopia's minister for water and irrigation, said Mr Trump made the comments during
Read MoreIrene Muloni, the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development, has revealed that 90% of Uganda’s energy mix is from renewable sources. “There is vast potential for renewable energy sources from the various water bodies in the Country,” she noted. This was during the Ministerial Panel at the 26th Africa Oil Week
Read MoreThe implementation of Digital Tax Stamps Solution by government through Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) stands in jeopardy after the tax boday was accsued of fraduently awarding the contract Manufacturers and consumers of beverages have since petitioned Parliament calling for halting of the implementation of digital tax stamps rolled out on
Read MoreThe US has said it is disappointed at the failure of South Sudan's leaders to agree to form a power-sharing government. The Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Tibor Nagy, questioned whether President Salva Kiir and his rival Riek Machar are the right people to lead the peace process.
Read MoreThe Uganda shilling appreciated mildly in the last trading session of the week ending 8th November 2019 with improved forex supply as market demand became less intense. Trading was in the range of 3695/3705. In the interbank shilling market, overnight funds traded at an average of 6% while one week
Read More20 Women Entrepreneurs Defend Their Business Proposals Under ‘Rising Woman’ Initiative
A total of 20 Women entrepreneurs have successfully made it to the list of the top 20businesses in the running for the ‘Rising Woman’ initiative Awards. Three (3) winners will be selected from this shortlist to receive Awards and cash prizes totalling to UGX 30m. The top 10 finalists will
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