October 9, 2017 marks 55 years since Uganda attained independence from Britain. However, the desire to be politically, economically and socially independent largely remains a dream. While it’s true that Uganda has witnessed unprecedented political turmoil (largely caused by Ugandans themselves) which has negatively devastated the economy, many Ugandans still
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Uganda’s women have made remarkable progress across various sectors of the economy since 1962. However, they are yet to make significant inroads in the banking sector especially in top leadership positions. For example, out of the 24 operating banks in Uganda, there is only one woman heading a bank-Annet Nakawunde
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Hajji Hassan Katende and his wife Nassali Janat Katende are quite an admirable couple and family, thanks to the transformation they have undergone in recent years. Although they are located in Kaberebere Town Council, Isingiro district, they are economically very far compared to many Kampala dwellers. “We were not badly
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President Yoweri Museveni has warned the opposition and Ugandans against the lifting of the age limit, noting that he will not allow the country be thrown into bloodshed again . Speaking metaphorically during Uganda’s 55th Independence celebrations held in Bushenyi district on Monday, Museveni said: “Uganda’s independence and democracy was
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The Uganda Cranes put up a spirited fight when they played Egypt over two legs in the 2018 World Cup qualifiers. At home, the national football team managed a historical 1-0 win over the Pharaohs. When they went to Alexandria, they were no pushovers despite losing 1-0. But after losing
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Militants attacked two military bases in northeastern Congo early on Monday, killing one U.N. peacekeeper and injuring a dozen others, the U.N. mission and the army said. “I can confirm an attack on the MONUSCO base at Mamundioma this morning which killed one peacekeeper and injured 12,” said the spokeswoman
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Only four medical facilities in and around Kampala have properly stocked and road worthy ambulances. Ambulances are vehicles or means of transport equipped to take sick or injured people to and from the hospital in emergency situations. According to a disaster preparedness drill that was carried out in June this
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Uganda vs. Ghana, 4:00 PM Mandela National Stadium, Namboole Live on SuperSport 3 The penultimate Group 'E' World Cup qualifying game between Uganda and Ghana this afternoon stands to be the most important of the campaign for either sides. Separated by just two points in second and third places respectively, Uganda and Ghana cannot
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Kyadondo East lawmaker, Robert Kyagulanyi aka Bobi Wine has hit back at Uganda's president Yoweri Museveni saying the latter's mistake in a letter to the singer represent government weaknesses. Below is Bobi Wine's statement I have read President Yoweri Museveni's response to my recent statements and audio recording on the
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The Uganda shilling was relatively stable following the Central Bank slight reduction of the policy rate from 10% to 9.5% during the week ending 6th October 2017. Market demand and supply dynamics were at par, with some players seen building positions ahead of a short trading week of independence holiday.
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