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@kfm Wed, 27 Mar 2024 09:12:25
GROW Project: Over 1,500 women to gain skills in new partnership
The Ministry of Gender, Labour, and Social Development (MGLSD) on International Women’s Day signed a memorandum with various Government Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs). The MOU was part of MSLD’s work with the Generating Growth Opportunity and Productivity for Women Enterprises (G.R.O.W) project. The GROW project aims to help women entrepreneurs around the country and it was launched in January 2023. World Bank funded the project with USD217 million and it partnered with MSLD, Private Sector Foundation Uganda. The project since its launch last year has been meeting different women’s entrepreneurial groups around the country and with the MOU in place, the project is said to benefit more women this year with the help of different government Ministries, Departments and […]
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@kfm Wed, 27 Mar 2024 15:43:03
Govt reports improvement in SDG performance
Government has noted a moderate improvement in the overall performance of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) so far. This is according to Pascal Byarugaba- the Program Management Specialist at the National SDG Secretariat, in the Office of the Prime Minister. At the end of 2018, the Uganda SDG Secretariat developed a roadmap for the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals in Uganda for 2021-2025. The roadmap describes how the government and its partners will implement and localize the SDGs. Pascal who was speaking to stakeholders at the Third Voluntary National Review Board in Kampala on Wednesday however called for intentional support to meet the set targets from the Civil Society Organizations, Non- Governmental Organizations as well as Ministers, Departments, and […]
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@matookerepublic Wed, 27 Mar 2024 15:07:47
Meet Nansubuga, an elderly lady who has cleaned Kampala streets for 17 years and counting
In the bustling streets of Kampala, amidst the hustle and bustle of daily life, there exists silent heroines whose tireless efforts go unnoticed by many. These are the women who keep Kampala city clean. Unilever Uganda has used this month of women to celebrate the unsung heroines and appreciated their efforts during an event held […]
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@matookerepublic Tue, 26 Mar 2024 11:15:00
Minute Maid Refresh Surprise delights hundreds at Bishop Stuart University
Hundreds of attendees flocked to Bishop Stuart University in Mbarara City for the Minute Maid Refresh Surprise activation. The event attracted students from diverse academic backgrounds, university leaders, and members of the local community. With the slogan “Filled with life” guiding the festivities, the atmosphere crackled with excitement and anticipation as participants eagerly immersed themselves […]
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@matookerepublic Wed, 27 Mar 2024 14:04:16
An Open Letter To President Yoweri Museveni ⏤ Investing 0.5% of our budget, to create 8.5% of GDP tourism without ekibaro
By Civy Tumusiime This week marks 4 years since Your Excellency on March 18th 2020, ordered the greatest part of the country shut down due to the Covid-19 pandemic, effective March 20th 2020. The country would subsequently go into a series of openings and closures, until early January 2022 when the country and the economy […]
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@matookerepublic Wed, 27 Mar 2024 14:22:18
Easter Extravaganza at Kabira Country Club: Indulge in Culinary Delights and Family Fun
As Easter approaches, Kabira Country Club unveils its enticing array of holiday specials, promising a memorable experience for guests of all ages. From delectable Good Friday feasts to an Easter Sunday extravaganza, the renowned establishment is set to delight palates and hearts alike. On Good Friday, embark on a culinary journey with Kabira’s exclusive Mongolian […]
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@kfm Wed, 27 Mar 2024 11:26:09
10 perish in Isingiro road crash
At least 10 people are confirmed to have died while 25 others have sustained serious injuries in a road crash that occurred today at Kiganda along Kyarurangira-Isingiro road on Wednesday afternoon. Micheal Kananura the traffic police directorate spokesperson says the crash involved a Canter Lorry registration number UAP 559X. “The territorial traffic police in Rakai, on the 26-03-2024 at around 01:30 pm, recorded a single at Kiganda along Kyalulangira-Isingiro Road,” he noted He says preliminary investigations indicate that the driver who is currently on the run was heading towards Isingiro when lost control of the vehicle and it overturned killing ten passengers instantly. Kananura says the bodies of the deceased have been transported to Kyalulangira H/C III for post-mortem examination, while […]
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@kfm Wed, 27 Mar 2024 12:06:17
Opposition cautioned against exposing their weaknesses
The president of Uganda People’s Congress-(UPC), Mr Jimmy Akena has advised opposition political parties to stop exposing their weaknesses to the media and instead strengthen internal conflict resolution mechanisms. He made the remarks while addressing journalists at the party headquarters in Kampala, about the party developments after winning the Dokolo Woman MP by-election. According to Akena, what is happening in the opposition is disappointing to Ugandans, especially those who have been waiting for a transition. He added that the situation in the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) and the National Unity Platform (NUP) needs an urgent address to enable them stay focused on the transition struggle ahead of the 2026 general elections. “I do not rejoice when I see wrangles […]
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@matookerepublic Wed, 27 Mar 2024 11:14:04
10 dead, 25 injured in Rakai road crash
At least 10 people have been confirmed dead, while 25 others were injured following a road crash along Kyalulangira-Isingiro Road. The accident, which involved motor vehicle UAP 559X Canter, occurred on Tuesday at around 01:30 pm. According to the police, the driver of the aforementioned motor vehicle was carrying 35 people who were heading to […]
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@matookerepublic Wed, 27 Mar 2024 11:24:18
Unilever donates work gear and personal care items to women who keep Kampala clean
Unilever Uganda, in collaboration with the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), is proud to announce its initiative to celebrate and honour women who contribute to their community through their hard work and dedication. In celebration of International Women’s Day 2024 under the theme ‘Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress,’ mainly focusing on monetary disempowerment. Unilever Uganda […]
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