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@allafrica Wed, 06 Dec 2023 10:49:53
Agoa Ban - Museveni Responds to President Biden
[Independent (Kampala)] Entebbe, Uganda -- President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has written to United States President Joe Biden about his decision to suspend Uganda from the African Growth and Opportunity Act -AGOA.
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@allafrica Wed, 06 Dec 2023 11:41:47
Uganda Unveils Ambitious Energy Transition Plan At COP28
[Nile Post] Uganda showcased its unwavering commitment to combating climate change by launching the Energy Transition Plan (ETP) at the Uganda Pavilion in collaboration with the International Energy Agency (IEA).
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@allafrica Wed, 06 Dec 2023 11:41:47
Ura Urges Housing Sector Players On Tax Compliance
[Nile Post] Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has called upon stakeholders in the housing sector to diligently maintain their rental tax records to prevent clashes with tax authorities during annual audits.
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@allafrica Wed, 06 Dec 2023 11:41:47
Police and Army Officers Among 31 Remanded Over Plot to Overthrow Govt
[Nile Post] The General Court Martial in Makindye has remanded 31 people including police officers, soldiers and pastors among others for plotting to overthrow government.
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@allafrica Wed, 06 Dec 2023 11:41:47
Uganda Launches the Energy Transition Plan At COP28
[Nile Post] In a resounding declaration of commitment to combating climate change, Uganda took center stage at COP28 in Dubai, revealing an ambitious Energy Transition Plan (ETP) crafted in collaboration with the International Energy Agency (IEA). This groundbreaking initiative, unveiled on December 5, 2023, seeks to propel Uganda into a new era of sustainability and economic development.
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@allafrica Wed, 06 Dec 2023 12:54:47
348 MPs Face U.S. Visa Sanctions For Voting For Anti-Gay Act
[Observer] More than 300 members of parliament, and their immediate family members, face travel restrictions to the United States of America for voting in favour of the Anti-Homosexuality Act, according to the latest crackdown.
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@allafrica Thu, 07 Dec 2023 07:05:33
Parliament Scrutinises U.S.$800 Million Supplementary Budget
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- The Budget Committee of Parliament has been scrutinizing the 3.5 trillion Shillings supplementary budget aimed at financing key infrastructure projects for the Financial Year - FY 2022/2023.
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@allafrica Thu, 07 Dec 2023 07:19:29
Increased Land Cases in Busoga Worry Judge
[Nile Post] The Iganga High Court judge David Batema has expressed concern over the rising number of brutal land evictions in the Iganga and Namutumba districts affecting several families in the area.
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@allafrica Thu, 07 Dec 2023 07:19:29
The Double Danger of Heavy Rains, Bad Roads
[Nile Post] If you have been on the internet lately, You have probably watched a video clip or two of not only flooding Kampala city and her suburbs but also many roads being cut off by floods. How does this leave you feeling?
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@allafrica Thu, 07 Dec 2023 07:19:30
Stop Pestering Me About Missing Persons, Says Rights Commission Boss
[Nile Post] The Uganda Human Rights Commission chairperson, Mariam Wangadya has taken a swipe at a section of opposition politicians whom she said are pestering her about missing Ugandans.
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@allafrica Thu, 07 Dec 2023 10:22:02
Self-Testing Kits Are Critical Tools in the Effort to End HIV
[Independent (Kampala)] News Analysis -- The most recent statistics from the Uganda Aids Commission show that Uganda registered 52,000 new HIV infections since the year began. Fort Portal and Mbarara cities took first and second positions respectively in HIV/AIDS prevalence in Uganda.
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@kfm Thu, 07 Dec 2023 13:06:42
NAB tasks govt on licensing social media broadcasters
The outgoing chairperson of the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) has asked government to license and regulate online broadcasters via individual social media platforms to address misinformation. While addressing members at the association’s 24th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Kampala, Dr. Kin Kariisa said online vloggers are now having commercial advertising and encroaching on media wallets yet they are not paying any tax. He says some of the content appears as citizen journalism whereas not. In 2020, government announced the regulation and called on bloggers, and online radios to register before a deadline of October 5, 2020, a process that required an annual Shs100,000 (27 USD) fee. “The purpose of this Public Notice, therefore, is to advise all persons […]
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@kfm Thu, 07 Dec 2023 14:00:39
Japan to legalise cannabis-based medicines
By AFP Japan’s parliament has passed a bill to legalise cannabis-based medicines in a landmark revision of its stringent drug laws, while toughening its ban on recreational use of marijuana. The changes to Japan’s cannabis and narcotics control laws passed on Wednesday in the upper house will pave the way for the lifting of a ban on medical products derived from cannabis. Cannabis-based medicines, produced with the active ingredient cannabidiol, or CBD, are already used overseas to treat various conditions such as severe epilepsy. This is a win for patient groups that have campaigned for access to these medicines. However, the changes amount to a tightening of Japan’s already tough cannabis policy. Marijuana consumption was criminalised, closing a loophole that […]
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@kfm Thu, 07 Dec 2023 15:13:00
Manufacturers raise red flag over Alcohol Control Bill
The Uganda Alcohol Industry Association has raised a red flag over the proposed Alcohol Control Bill, arguing that it would cripple the economy if passed into law. During a meeting with State Minister for Trade David Bahati and State Minister for Investment Evelyne Anite, the Association’s Secretary General Ms. Jackie Tahakanizibwa urged Parliament to prioritize addressing the 65% of unregulated alcohol brewers in the sector before considering the bill. The Association also expressed concerns that the bill could lead to significant tax losses, estimating a potential reduction of one trillion US dollars based on the industry’s status as a top taxpayer. In response, State Minister Anite acknowledged the industry’s contribution to tax revenue but emphasized the government’s responsibility to protect […]
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