Cabinet sat on Monday February 10, 2020 at State House, Entebbe and approved the proposal to borrow up to Euro 108,521,152.60(Shs435.3bn) from the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China. This will to finance the Masindi-Biiso, Kabaale - Kiziranfumbi and Hohwa –Nyairongo – Kyarusesa - Butoole Road Upgrading Project. According to
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Uganda's Tax body, Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) on Saturday arrested a man who had been allegedly posing as a customs officer. According to Julius Rwangumya, the Acting Commissioner Customs, Caleb Kakiriho (In PIC), a resident of Naalya in Kampala, was netted along Jinja road. While parading Caleb, Rwangumya revealed that
Read MoreCorona Virus: ‘Ugandan Students Trapped In China Starving, Call For Gov’t Support’
Ugandan students in Wuhan China have revealed that there is general lack of necessities including protective masks/gear, putting them at risk of catching the deadly diseases. The students’ concerns are contained in a statement tabled before Parliament by Latif Ssebagala (Kawempe North), who said that he had been bombarded by
Read MoreSudan's rulers have agreed that those wanted by the International Criminal Court (ICC) will appear there. The commitment came at peace talks between Sudan's government and rebel groups from the Darfur region. The decision paves the way for ex-President Omar al-Bashir to be sent to The Hague to face charges
Read MoreCranes Players Yet To Receive Shs1bn Museveni Pledge Following 2019 Afcon Exploits
Uganda Cranes players have reportedly threatened not to take part in the next Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) and World Cup qualifiers if the money isn’t the Shs1bn pledge made by President Yoweri Museveni following their performance in the 2019 Afcon held in Cairo, Egypt isn’t paid, Allan Ssewanyana (Makindye
Read MorePresident Uhuru Kenyatta has told mourners at the state funeral of former President Daniel arap Moi that "he is not mourning the passing of an icon" but celebrating a "statesman and a giant in history". He said Mr Moi's life journey closely mirrors all the stages of the country. “He
Read MoreGovernment has already used up the Shs15bn earmarked to fight desert locusts, Stephen Tibeijuka (pictured), a Commissioner at the Ministry of Agriculture has said. It is worth noting that locust invasion into Uganda was confirmed on Sunday, prompting Prime Minister Ruhakana Rugunda to convene an emergency meeting on 9th February,
Read MoreSpeaker of Parliament, Rebecca Kadaga, has expressed disappointment with the Ministry of Finance for not providing funds meant for the Tree Fund which is provided for in the National Forestry and Tree Planting Act, 2003. Kadaga said this as she flagged off a 330km run targeting the restoration of forest
Read MoreCity tycoon, Rajiv Ruparelia (pictured) has said Government should fast track the law that will allow Ugandans grow marijuana for medical purposes, arguing that it will boost the country’s economy. In an interview with Sanyu FM over the weekend, Rajiv said he is waiting for the Cabinet to pass the
Read MoreAfrican Union Heads of State and Government during the 33rd Ordinary Session of the Assembly in Addis Ababa,Ethiopia The newly elected Chairperson of the African Union, Cyril Ramaphosa, also President of South Africa, has noted with concern that Africa still remains a hotbed of terrorism and conflict saying it’s a
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