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Mutasingwa Launches Road Works in Lugazi, Rallies Women to Embrace GROW Project

Mutasingwa Launches Road Works in Lugazi, Rallies Women to Embrace GROW Project

State Minister in the Office of the Vice President, Diana Mutasingwa, has called on women in Buikwe District to take full advantage of the GROW (Generating Growth Opportunities and Productivity for Women) project, describing it as a powerful tool for economic transformation.Mutasingwa made

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Museveni Directs Use of Local Content in Kabale–Lake Bunyonyi–Kisoro Road Project

Museveni Directs Use of Local Content in Kabale–Lake Bunyonyi–Kisoro Road Project

KABALE — President Museveni has directed the contractors of the Kabale–Lake Bunyonyi–Kisoro–Mgahinga road project to prioritise the use of local content in the execution of the Shs112 billion infrastructure upgrade.The directive was delivered by Deputy Speaker of P

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Uganda Targets Regional Trade Gains with New Competition Law

Uganda Targets Regional Trade Gains with New Competition Law

Uganda is positioning itself for stronger participation in regional trade by enacting a new Competition Act, which government officials say will enhance the country’s ability to challenge anti-competitive barriers across borders and boost economic self-reliance.Signed into law by Preside

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PFF Criticizes Govt Spending on Heroes Day Celebrations

PFF Criticizes Govt Spending on Heroes Day Celebrations

The opposition political party People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) has lashed out at Ugandan government officials for allegedly misusing taxpayers’ money during the annual Heroes Day celebrations, which are taking place today in Lyantonde District.In a press briefing held at their Katonga

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Uganda's Ambassador to Saudi Calls for Transparency as Reports of Fraud in Hajj Affairs Swirl

Uganda's Ambassador to Saudi Calls for Transparency as Reports of Fraud in Hajj Affairs Swirl

Uganda’s Ambassador to the Royal Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Isaac Ssebulime has called on all stakeholders involved in Hajj affairs to exercise transparency in managing this critical pillar of the Islamic faith.Ambassador Sebulime made the remarks while bidding farewell to Ugandan pilgrims

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Uganda Urged to Cut Remittance Costs to Spur Diaspora Investment

Uganda Urged to Cut Remittance Costs to Spur Diaspora Investment

Uganda has been urged to reduce the high cost of sending money from abroad, with officials and development experts warning that current transfer fees are discouraging remittances and stifling diaspora-led investment.The call was made during the commemoration of the Interna

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Museveni Gives Financial Boost to Masaka, Mpigi Roadside Market Vendors

Museveni Gives Financial Boost to Masaka, Mpigi Roadside Market Vendors

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has continued to offer financial support to roadside market vendors, with an aim of improving their household incomes.For the last three (3) years, the President through a team of officials from State House has been traversing roadside markets along major H

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Bill Gates to give most of his $200bn fortune to Africa

Bill Gates to give most of his $200bn fortune to Africa

Microsoft founder Bill Gates says that most of his fortune will be spent on improving health and education services in Africa over the next 20 years.The 69-year-old said that "by unleashing human potential through health and education, every country in Africa should be on

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Govt Launches Million LEGS Project to Transform Rural Livelihoods

Govt Launches Million LEGS Project to Transform Rural Livelihoods

The Government of Uganda, with support from international partners, has unveiled $50.4 million(Shs 191.5 billion) initiative aimed at improving rural livelihoods and accelerating economic transformation across 17 districts under the Local Economic Growth Support (LEGS) Project.Implemented

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Traffic Police Halts Express Fines to Allow Driver Education on New Road Laws

Traffic Police Halts Express Fines to Allow Driver Education on New Road Laws

The Directorate of Traffic and Road Safety has temporarily suspended the issuance of fines under new traffic regulations, citing the need to educate motorists before full enforcement resumes.The announcement was made by Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIGP) Lawrence

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