As the world celebrated the International Day of the Girl Child yesterday, organizations in over ten countries launched the 33 Days to Power Up Immunization Campaign to hold governments accountable for the multiple promises they have made to support immunization, including this year's Addis Declaration on Immunization. In 2016, the
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By Anthony Batze Each building has to be supported by something. It does not matter whether it’s a grass thatched house or a sky scraper, it will always need something to stand on which is called a foundation. The foundation is a major part of a building that supports its
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The Government of Uganda Tuesday signed two Production Sharing Agreements (PSA) and issued two Licenses for Petroleum Exploration, Development and Production over the Ngassa Contract Area with Oranto Petroleum Limited from Nigeria. Speaking during the Ceremony held at Amber House, Eng. Irene Muloni, Minister of Energy and Mineral Development said,
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Uganda Telecom (UTL) and WIOCC Tuesday announced a major Internet capacity partnership that will facilitate delivery of more data capacity and faster speeds in Uganda, while further lowering the cost of the internet to millions of Ugandans. The initiative was launched at a media briefing held at the Kampala Serena
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Marriott International on Tuesday announced further expansion plans in Africa with seven new hotel signings. This was revealed during the Africa Hotel Investment Forum (AHIF) in Kigali, Rwanda. Marriott International was the first global chain to make a significant investment in Africa with the acquisition of Protea Hotels for $210
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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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Hilton, one of the biggest hospitality companies in the world has committed a total of US$50 million (about Shs180.4bn) over the next five years towards the Hilton Africa Growth Initiative to support the continued expansion of its Sub-Saharan African portfolio. The company said in a statement n Thursday that these
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Kenya's top telecoms operator Safaricom sacked 52 employees suspected of involvement in fraudulent activities in the year ended March, reports the Daily Nation newspaper. The number is 16 more than the 36 it sent home the previous year. Safaricom, which is Kenya’s most profitable company, said those dismissed were involved
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Safaricom, the leading telecom firm in Kenya has said it will not be intimidated into withdrawing its services for the October 26 presidential election, reports Standard Newspaper. Safaricom CEO Bob Collymore also welcomed investigations following allegations by National Super Alliance (NASA) leader Raila Odinga linking Safaricom to August 8 election
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The plan by Government to supply contraceptives to pupils in schools in order to curb teenage pregnancies hangs in balance after MPs questioned it implementation. They now want the programme stopped until guidelines on how to successfully implement the programme are in place. Taking on to the floor of Parliament,
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