Exodus SACCO was recently recognized as 3rd best entity in Uganda under Cooperatives after a good year of financial reporting. Exodus Savings and Credit Cooperative Society (SACCO) has become a symbol of financial hope and empowerment for its members, especially within Uganda’s police force. Since its registration in 2007
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Wilson Muruli Mukasa, the Minister of Public Service In a bid to create jobs and wealth for all, the Ministry of Public Service proposed rationalization of money-consuming agencies and restructuring of government to eliminate "agencification' of government and duplication. As such, the legal framework (40) bill that give effect to
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Irene Batebe, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development has highlighted the reduction in the cost of power as one the key achievements in the 2021-2026 NRM Manifesto implementation. The Ministry says it has achieved over 80% of its commitments for the period
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NARO Director General, Dr. Yona Baguma (left) and the RIPA Executive Vice Chairman, Vincent Tumusiime Bamugaya signing the MoU at the NARO headquarters in Entebbe on Tuesday The National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) and the Rural Initiatives for Poverty Alleviation (RIPA) have today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance collaborative efforts
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Access to the internet in Uganda has grown significantly, from the days when it was a preserve of the elite to the current status where any consumer can access it across Uganda. The cost of mobile data has also been reducing over the years. According to Uganda Communications Commission's Annual
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Frank Tumwebaze, the Minister for Agriculture, addressing journalists at Uganda Media Centre/UMC photo Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA) is continuing its operations such as inspections, enforcement, farmer registration, export certification, and sensitization despite its impending merger with the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF). Frank Tumwebaze, the Minister for Agriculture made
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Young Engineers Uganda Team A team of 15 children from Young Engineers Uganda, have won a STEM competition Trophy in Tanzania in the second Young Engineers Pan African Competition. The completion which was held at on Saturday November 16 at Aga Khan Primary School, brought together children under the Young Engineers STEM Education Programme focused on innovation
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Experts have called for increased funding to end malaria related deaths especially among children and pregnant mothers. The call was led by Jane Irene Nabakooza, Senior Medical Officer and Technical Lead for Malaria Chemo-prevention and Vaccines at the Ministry of Health, during a Press Briefing held at Parliament, ahead of the
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Prime Minister, Robinah Nabbanja The National Resistance Movement (NRM) government has achieved 35% of the 2021-2026 Manifesto commitment, while 49% of the commitments are on track to be achieved, the mid-term report indicates. The revelation was made by Prime Minister, Robinah Nabbanja on Friday in a speech delivered by Miily Babirye Babalanda, the Minister
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Baku, Azerbaijan – On Friday, November 15, 2024, Uganda took a significant step toward addressing climate change by launching its Alliance for Climate Forestry Compensation Strategy during the ongoing UN Climate Summit (COP29) in Baku. The initiative is part of the Alliance for Climate Resilience (ACR), which aims to unite
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