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Billionaire and spiritual leader the Aga Khan dies aged 88
PARIS, February 5, 2025 — Billionaire philanthropist and spiritual leader Aga Khan has died at the age of 88, his charity the Aga Khan Development Network has announced. Prince Karim Aga Khan…
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Boda Boda riders to form their own bank following initiative launch
KAMPALA, February 5, 2025 –– The United Boda Boda Cooperative Union recently launched the National Boda Boda Stage Development Model, an initiative designed to unlock the financial independence of the commercial riders…
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Only 21 percent of GROW project funds expended, says new report
HOIMA CITY, February 5, 2025 – In his latest audit report for the year ending December 31, 2024, Auditor General Edward Akol reveals that only 21 percent of the funds disbursed under…
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UPDF cleans Fort Portal City to mark 44th Tarehe Sita
FORT PORTAL CITY, February 5, 2025 – The Uganda People’s Defense Forces [ UPDF ] Mountain Division has given back to the community by spearheading a cleaning exercise in Fort Portal City…
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Urgent action needed on human-wildlife conflict, gov’t urged
KAMPALA, February 5, 2025 – Government’s failure to fully fund the Uganda Wildlife Compensation Scheme has left hundreds of victims of human-wildlife conflict without financial relief. According to the Committee on Tourism,…
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Don’t cut parliament’s budget, legislators warn Finance Ministry
KAMPALA, February 5, 2025 –– The Members of Parliament [MPs] on the Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Committee have protested the Ministry of Finance’s decision to slash Parliament’s budget by Shs 145 billion for…
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Busoga United FC to become community-owned
JINJA, February 4, 2025 — Busoga United Football Club recently unveiled a membership plan aimed at transforming the club into a fully community-based entity. The announcement was made by Chief Executive Officer Daniel…
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Challenges hinder performance of National Oil Seed Project
KAMPALA, February 4, 2025 — The National Oil Seed Project [NOSP], which aims to support farmers in 81 districts across Uganda, is facing significant setbacks that could affect its overall performance and…
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The Uhuru Institute, universities to revolutionise graduate skills development through cooperative apprenticeships
KAMPALA, February 4, 2025 – In a landmark move to bridge the gap between academia and practical skills development, The Uhuru Institute for Social Development [TUI] has entered a Memorandum of Understanding…
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Government to introduce new practical courses at Presidential Industrial Hubs
LIRA, February 14, 2025: President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has praised the work done by the Presidential Skilling Industrial Hubs across the country, saying they are helping to fight unemployment by equipping young…
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