Today, WorldRemit and Arsenal announced that 16 applicants from Africa have been shortlisted for its Future Stars programme. Of these 16 coaches, eight are women. Among the shortlisted are three Ugandan coaches. WorldRemit and Arsenal launched the second edition of the Future Stars programme in August to recognise the valuable
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A section of MPs on the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) have described the recently concluded Nyege Nyege festival in Njeru (Jinja) as immoral and not befitting norms and values of Ugandans. The lawmakers made the remarks while quizzing officials from the Ministry of Ethics and Integrity who had appeared before
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Parliament has approved a Euro 101.8 million (Shs412.4bn) loan to develop a solar powered irrigation and water supply system across the country. Members welcomed the loan saying that the project would improve water supply and agriculture on which the majority of people depend. The loan will be borrowed from the
Read MoreBy Denis Jjuuko In some countries, a lot of children start looking after themselves when they turn 18 years old. They start with loans to go to college and if they decide to live with their parents, they are expected to contribute to bills that run the home. Sometimes, children
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The Speaker of Uganda’s Rebecca Kadaga has asked the Prime Minister Ruhakana Rugunda to explain the recent United States of America sanctions against former Inspector General of Police, Kale Kayihura over accusations of corruption and abuse of human rights. Kadaga’s directive followed a concern raised by Francis Mwijukye (Buhweju County)
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The United States (US) Mission in Uganda has warned the Electoral Commission against banning cameras and video recordings at polling stations, saying the move will go against the spirit of free and fair elections. The US Mission’s position on the controversial matter was communicated on the Mission’s officials twitter handle,
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Ugandan prosecutors have re-opened the case of a Finnish businessman found dead at Pearl Of Africa hotel in the capital Kampala last year. According to reports, the three suspects have been charged with murder in a Kampala court, which has not however, made any public announcement. They had previously been charged with
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The Government of Uganda through the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development has signed an Inter-Governmental Agreement (IGA) with Russian Federation on the cooperation in the Field of the use of Nuclear Energy for Peaceful Purposes. The IGA was signed by Eng. Irene Muloni, the Minister of Energy and Mineral
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Azamtv Uganda, one of the key pay TV players has announced new subscription and kit prices. Speaking at the press conference held at Azamtv offices in Kololo on Wednesday morning, the Head of Marketing Dennis Kalikwani emphasized that this is an offer to their loyal customers and new ones. Dubbed:
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The Head of the European Union Delegation to Uganda, Ambassador Attilio Pacifici has backed the US sanctions against the former Police Chief, Gen. Kale Kayihura. According to Pacifici, there is logic and principle in the visa and economic sanctions imposed against Kayihura, adding that even the EU would
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