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@allafrica Fri, 08 Dec 2023 07:11:45
Ubl Wins Environmental, Social and Governance Award
[Nile Post] Uganda Breweries Limited has received the Social and Governance (ESG) champion of the year 2023 award at the annual private sector award gala organized by Private Sector Foundation Uganda.
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@allafrica Fri, 08 Dec 2023 07:11:45
Psfu, Uganda Baati Sign MOU to Enhance Climate Resilience
[Nile Post] A transformative memorandum of understanding (MOU) has been formalized between Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU) and Uganda Baati Limited marking the commencement of the tree-planting initiative.
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@allafrica Fri, 08 Dec 2023 09:50:53
Local Governments Body Welcomes Proposed Amendments to Public Finance Management Act
[Nile Post] The Uganda Local Government Association (ULGA) has expressed its support for the proposed amendments to the Public Finance Management Act, stating that it will enhance government planning, budgeting, and fiscal discipline in the management of public resources.
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@allafrica Fri, 08 Dec 2023 09:50:53
Rotary Family Carnival 2023 - Uniting for a Malaria-Free Uganda
[Nile Post] Malaria Free Uganda, in partnership with Rotary, is set to host the second edition of the annual Rotary Family Carnival on December 10, 2023, at Legends Rugby Club. This vibrant event aims to raise funds for malaria prevention and control in Uganda, bringing together families and communities for a day of joyous activities and world-class entertainment.
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@allafrica Fri, 08 Dec 2023 09:50:54
UNDP Awards Gender Equality Champions in the Private Sector
[Nile Post] The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Private Sector Foundation of Uganda (PSFU) have rewarded companies in the private sector for championing gender equality.
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@allafrica Fri, 08 Dec 2023 09:50:54
Tensions Arise As Parliament Summons Key Figures Over Human Rights Abuses
[Nile Post] The Speaker of Parliament, Annet Anita Among, has summoned key political figures to address three critical resolutions passed during a heated plenary sitting on Tuesday.
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@allafrica Sat, 09 Dec 2023 10:01:26
Lira Businessmen Accused of Grabbing NFA Land Sent to Prison
[Nile Post] A Grade One Magistrate court in Lira City has remanded to Lira Government prison two businessmen for fraudulently procuring a certificate of title in a forest reserve land
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@allafrica Sat, 09 Dec 2023 09:58:43
UPDF EACRF Troops Preparing to Withdraw From DRC
[Nile Post] The Ugandan army(UPDF) contingent under the East African Regional Force (EACRF) has started preparations to withdraw from eastern DRC where they have been on a peacekeeping mission.
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@allafrica Sat, 09 Dec 2023 09:57:18
Rights Group Claims Company Intimidates Communities Along Tanzania-Uganda Oil Pipeline
[VOA] Nairobi -- The French oil company TotalEnergies coerces and intimidates communities affected by the $5 billion East African Crude Oil Pipeline project in Tanzania and Uganda, a human rights organization said this week.
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@allafrica Mon, 11 Dec 2023 04:34:21
Uganda Will Soon Be Exporting Oil - an Energy Economist Outlines 3 Keys to Success
[The Conversation Africa] Uganda entered into agreements in 2012 with two foreign oil entities to exploit its oil resources. Total Energies holds 56.67% of the joint venture partnership and China National Oil Offshore Company (CNOOC) has 28.33%. Through Uganda National Oil Company, the government owns the remaining 15%.
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@allafrica Mon, 11 Dec 2023 07:18:40
Homegrown Solutions Will Secure Water for Africa, Says Dr.Mugisha
[Nile Post] Dr. Eng. Silver Mugisha who is the president of the African Water and Sanitation Association (AfWSA) has urged water supply and sanitation sector players in Africa to innovate homegrown solutions for a water-secure continent.
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@allafrica Mon, 11 Dec 2023 10:16:30
Bou Keeps Interest Rates Unchanged
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- On Dec.6, the Bank of Uganda (BoU) kept the central bank rate unchanged and promised to keep monitoring inflation and ensuring the overall health of the economy.
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@sqoop Mon, 11 Dec 2023 09:15:17
Ssekukkulu, a Ugandan Xmas film
The first and probably only Ugandan Christmas film was Christmas in Kampala, produced by NTV years ago. The production followed a pregnant lady who was looking for a place to deliver her baby in the Kampala chaos. Even when Christmas remains one of the most celebrated holidays in Uganda, it has not inspired a lot […]
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@sqoop Mon, 11 Dec 2023 09:23:28
Afrigo Band keep guests on their feet at dinner
Big occasions deserve befitting pomp. This was the case for I&M Bank recently as they treated guests to an intimate dinner at Kampala Serena Hotel. The invite-only occasion was to celebrate the bank’s recent partnership with Mastercard, a worldwide payment-processing corporation. It was a case of glamour and networking as business minds gathered, welcomed welcomed […]
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@sqoop Mon, 11 Dec 2023 09:31:11
Do not force a thing in life
Do not force a thing in this life. Of course some people interpret this to mean be lazy, do nothing with your life. On the contrary, not forcing a thing is to be in your state, to try and be in alignment all the time. That is where the hustle culture also gets it wrong […]
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@sqoop Mon, 11 Dec 2023 12:15:45
Kyambogo graduates apologise after video of examination malpractice goes viral
Two Kyambogo University graduates have apologised to members of the general public and the institution after a video they recorded admitting examination malpractice went viral on social media. In the video they recorded shortly after their graduation last week, the students were repeatedly heard admitting to examination malpractice, which involved ‘copying,’ and mocking some students […]
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@kfm Mon, 11 Dec 2023 08:15:32
Fire guts City House in Kampala
The Police Fire Brigade in Kampala is currently trying to contain a fire that gutted City House business centre on Monday morning. While details regarding the cause of the fire remain scanty, KFM understands that property worth millions has been destroyed in the building housing Democratic Party (DP) offices. Police say they have recovered a body of a male victim from the debris of the burnt building. “We have seven fire trucks with our officers deployed to contain the fire at City House shopping centre in Kampala,” Kampala Metropolitan Police deputy spokesperson, Luke Owoyesigyire said on Monday. Meanwhile, Kampala Central Division Mayor Salim Uhuru has urged property owners to have firefighting equipment to avert damages caused by fire outbreaks.
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