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@kfm Thu, 16 May 2024 16:18:13
“Invest in Climate Change solutions”- Environmentalists call for action
Civil society members have tasked stakeholders in environment conservation to recommit themselves on action to save planet amid climate change challenges. As part of the Climate Justice Week of Action activities a group of over 100 members from seven civil society today Thursday May 16, 2024 held a solidarity march across Kampala themed, “From words to action, Put your money where your mouth is” to raise awareness about the urgency of climate change and its impact. Caring placards with messages calling leaders to action members from civil society organisations to include ActionAid International Uganda (AAIU), COTA, MEMPROW, and Vijana Corps among others marched from City Square in Kampala up to Makerere University main campus amidst the morning downpour. ActionAid International […]
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@allafrica Thu, 16 May 2024 14:11:12
Joel Isabirye Appointed Editor in Chief At Us-Based Journal
[Nile Post] Seasoned media consultant and multidisciplinary professor Dr. Joel Isabirye has been appointed as the editor in chief of the Africa Journal of Interdisciplinary Research (AJIR).
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@allafrica Thu, 16 May 2024 14:09:48
Recollecting the 2016 Attack On Rwenzururu Palace
[Nile Post] The year 2016 bore witness to a dark chapter in the Kingdom of Rwenzururu where gross human rights violations occurred. What started as a clash between security forces and a cultural institution, escalated into a full-blown tragedy marked by indiscriminate violence, arbitrary arrests, and a blatant disregard for basic human rights.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 16 May 2024 14:19:46
2027 AFCON: Parliament approves Shs152 billion for Hoima City Stadium construction
Parliament has approved a budget of Shs152 billion for the construction of Hoima City Stadium by the National Council of Sports (NCS) in preparation for the 2027 African Cup of Nations. The funds will be drawn from the Petroleum Fund. “We won the PAMOJA bid with Kenya and Tanzania; all the other countries are already […]
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@kfm Thu, 16 May 2024 13:43:16
Buganda Kingdom, Turkey sign to strengthen ties
Buganda Kingdom and the Turkish government have signed an agreement to strengthen diplomatic ties. The agreement has been signed between the Katikkiro of Buganda, Mr Charles Peter Mayiga and Turkish Ambassador to Uganda Mehmet Fatih in a meeting held at Bulange Mengo . The Katikiro Mayiga said there are several opportunities Ugandans can benefit from in Turkey “you learn more when you met people from the other side we have exchanged views and as you know we always welcome collaboration with prospective partners as you may be aware the Kingdoms is permitted by law to invest and carry out development programs, they are many opportunities that Ugandans can get from Trukia and I think Turkish companies can also build collaboration with […]
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@matookerepublic Thu, 16 May 2024 13:26:31
UBA Africa CEO advocates for secure funding, partnerships to boost infrastructure development in Africa
In a bid to address the critical need for infrastructure development across the continent, the Executive Director and CEO, UBA Africa, Mrs. Abiola Bawuah, has emphasized the importance of securing funding and forging strategic partnerships. While acknowledging the pivotal role that infrastructure plays in driving economic growth and enhancing livelihoods on the continent, she underscored the urgency […]
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@kfm Thu, 16 May 2024 13:01:33
Parliament worried over Pamoja Bid
The speaker of parliament Anita Annet Among has raised fears that Uganda might lose the PAMOJA bid to host the 2027 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) if the government doesn’t step out and move faster when it comes to construction of the stadium and other infrastructures needed by CAF to host the AFCON. The speaker made the remarks while chairing today’s plenary sitting and she noted that Uganda won the PAMOJA bid with Kenya and Tanzania and that all the other countries are constructing stadiums and it’s only Uganda that is still behind. Speaker noted that it is likely that if Uganda doesn’t move faster, the way it did on Namboole, the bid will be taken away and that is […]
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