The Vice Chancellor of Victoria University Dr. Krishna N. Sharma (in featured photo) has created a record of world’s ‘Youngest Vice Chancellor”, Unique World Records has said. In a certificate awarded to Dr. Sharma seen by this website, Dr. Desraj Goyal, the Chief Editor, Unique World Recods Ltd says Sharma
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By Katusiime Kellen The continued recovery of Uganda’s economy last year contributed to the strong performance of MTN Uganda in 2018. MTN Uganda’s revenue in 2018 grew by 8.6% due to increased voice calls, data usage and MTN Mobile Money. Uganda’s economy is estimated to have grown by 5.3% in
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A science teacher from rural Kenya, who gives away most of his salary to support poorer pupils, has won a $1m prize (UShs3.7 billion) for the world's best teacher, BBC reports. Peter Tabichi, a member of the Franciscan religious order, won the 2019 Global Teacher Prize. Brother Peter has been
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Uganda’s real estate industry is set to be boosted with a new kid on the block that will spur growth in the sector. ABJA Estates Limited, an indigenous real estate company is the latest entrant in Uganda’s property sector. Founded in June 2018 by home baked Ugandan, the real estate
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The long awaited two Uganda airlines bombardier jets may not arrive next month as earlier reported due to delayed approve of funds meant to purchase them by Parliament. According to the Minister of Works and Transport, Monicah Azuba, Uganda risk many consequences if the funds delay because the manufacturer has
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The Government of Uganda has reportedly forced MTN Uganda to hire local staff into top leadership positions amid the turbulent relationship marred with accusations of espionage. Sources say after government deported senior staff of the telecom giant, it has now directed the telecom firm to recruit Ugandans into such positions.
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The US Justice Department has issued summons as part of an investigation into certification and marketing of Boeing 737 Max 8 planes, the CNN reported on Thursday. Prosecutors wrote to Boeing a day after Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao asked the agency to look into the aircraft’s certification. Ms Chao on
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Ministry of Health has described Plascon’s anti-Mosquito paint as effective in eliminating mosquitoes in people’s homes. According to the Ministry PRO Nansamba Odira, the government is working closely with Plascon on this cause. "Several tests have been done and show the paint is effective. We are working together with Plascon,"
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After three months, Airtel Uganda has today concluded the exciting ‘Beera Millionaire with Airtel Money’ promotion. Launched in December 2018, the promotion has changed the lives of over 200 Ugandans through employment opportunities, tuition, medical care and entrepreneurship. “At Airtel Uganda, we believe in growing with our customers. Beera Millionaire
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The acting Uganda Airlines CEO, Ephraim Bagenda has said the first two bombardier jets will arrive in Uganda in the first week of April. Bagenda told Uganda Radio Network on Monday that the remaining two bombardier jets will be delivered in July and September respectively. Uganda last year ordered for
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