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China partners with Busoga Consortium to eradicate poverty

China partners with Busoga Consortium to eradicate poverty

The government of China has joined forces with the Busoga Consortium for Development (BCD) to tackle household poverty in the region.  This collaboration comes after a 2019/2020 report by the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (Ubos) revealed that Busoga was among the top five sub-regions hind

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Here is what informed the rationalisation of agencies

Here is what informed the rationalisation of agencies

Back in the 1990s, Uganda adopted several reforms. One of them was creation of semi-autonomous agencies. The architects of these (largely donor-driven) reforms promised enhanced efficiency and State capacity to deliver services by sidestepping bureaucracy in the mainstream ministries. Th

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Buruuli chief writes to Kabaka over breach of 2013 agreement

Buruuli chief writes to Kabaka over breach of 2013 agreement

The head of Buruuli Cultural Institution has written to Kabaka of Buganda Ronald Muwenda Mutebi, accusing him of  not honouring the 2013 agreement that called for mutual co-existence and cooperation between the two cultural institutions. In the October 31 document, Isabaruli Constantine

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US election and implications for Uganda security agencies

US election and implications for Uganda security agencies

Uganda security agencies will be watching closely to know whether they will have to deal with Donald Trump, the candidate for the Republican Party, or Kamala Harris of the Democratic Party, for the next four years. Americans cast their votes today to choose the next president for four ye

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US election: What Kamala or Trump win means for rule of law

US election: What Kamala or Trump win means for rule of law

The United States of America today closes elections to pick its president for the next four years. Although millions of voters have voted early, millions more will vote in person today. The two contenders are, Republican Party candidate Donald Trump, a former president who was defeat

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US election: Ugandans hopeful vote outcome will sustain education aid

US election: Ugandans hopeful vote outcome will sustain education aid

The US heads to the polls today, with many across Africa, including Uganda, hopeful that the incoming president will maintain foreign aid that supports educational programmes. The US has significantly contributed to Uganda's education sector through scholarships, partnerships, funding, a

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US election: Trump, Kamala contrasting positions on corruption

US election: Trump, Kamala contrasting positions on corruption

A section of anti-corruption and governance experts yesterday said America’s support towards Uganda’s fight against corruption is likely to be relaxed should Republican Party candidate Donald Trump win the presidential polls, which end today. L-R: Ugandan president Yoweri Museveni's

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80% of business leaders not ready for AI, says KPMG

80% of business leaders not ready for AI, says KPMG

The 2024 KPMG CEO Outlook on preparedness to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) into their workspaces, shows that 80 percent of business leaders are not ready to invest in AI.  The outlook, which interviewed 50 business leaders across East Africa, indicates that 80 percent of leader

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Coffee shake-up: Uganda’s biggest gamble

Coffee shake-up: Uganda’s biggest gamble

Uganda's coffee industry faces a pivotal moment as Parliament deliberates on the National Coffee (Amendment) Bill 2024, which proposes to dissolve the Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA) and integrate its functions into the Ministry of Agriculture.  The move, part of the govern

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Over 150 orphans helpless as funders pull out

Over 150 orphans helpless as funders pull out

By  Steven Wandera More than 150 orphans at Restoration Gateway, a Christian non-governmental organisation in Kiryandongo District, are stranded after staff laid down their tools due to non-payment of salaries for more than five months. The most affected children are those whos

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