The envisaged factory for the production of Covidex, a herbal remedy for the management of COVID-19 will need a minimum of 10 billion Shillings to become operational in Soroti. The Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) offered five acres of land in Soroti Industrial Park last yearto Prof. Patrick Ogwang, the founder
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David Ssenfuka President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has reached out and pledged support to the Kasubi based herbalist David Ssenfuka who has gained national recognition for treating cancer and diabetes. Speaking to reporters in Kampala, Ssenfuka said the President sent him a delegation to discuss the role that the government can
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Martin Shabaya (L) poses for a photo with Simon Ochen of Chariots Coffees Martin Shabaya is the first African to make it to the World Barista Championship finals. Shabaya, a Kenyan, represented Africa at the 2021 World Barista Championship in Milan, Italy, where he emerged as the world’s 5th best barista.
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President Yoweri Museveni (Museveni) has assented to the NSSF (Amendment) Act, 2021. By assenting the Bill into law/Act, it means that workers who have saved for over 10 years and have reached 45 years of age are allowed 20% midterm access to their NSSF savings. Sections of members of parliament commended
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Julius Hakiza, the Albertine region police spokesperson has confirmed the arrest and detention of the suspect. Police in Hoima are holding a cleaner attached to Butema Health Center III in Buhanika sub county for allegedly selling COVID-19 vaccination cards to unvaccinated persons.The suspect is Ivan Bigirwa. The suspect was
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The Ministry of Education and Sports has released a new plan detailing specific back to school dates for boarding schools in the Kampala Metropolitan area. “All learners in boarding schools in the districts of Wakiso, Kampala, Mukono, and Mpigi shall follow a staggered reporting plan with effect from Monday, January
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Local leaders and parents in Kasese District want the government to consider urgently putting up special facilities/units in schools to cater for pregnant and lactating learners. They argue that allowing pregnant and breastfeeding learner’s to return to school when they reopen this month is most likely going to create a
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Apac district council has resolved to arrest and fine parents who will refuse to send their children back to school as schools reopen on Monday next week. President Yoweri Museveni in his recent address to the nation okayed school reopening. In a comprehensive school reopening plan revealed by the First
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The Archbishop Church of Uganda Stephen Kazimba Mugalu has asked the government to offer counseling sessions to both teachers and learners as schools re-open. The Archbishop made the call on Saturday during New Year prayers at Namirembe Cathedral where he was the main celebrant. Schools are expected to re-open on
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UPDF recently captured Kambi Ya Yua camp The Uganda Peoples Defence Force (UPDF) and the Congolese Army have launched the second phase of their operations against the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) rebels.The forces say they have concluded the first phase of the operation after the combined troops captured the ADF
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