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UEDCL launches 100-day roadmap to improve electricity network
KAMPALA, April, 28, 2025 – The Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited [UEDCL], which officially assumed power distribution responsibilities from UMEME Ltd. on April 1, 2025, has unveiled a 100-day roadmap aimed at…
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Former ACP Sam Omala passes away at Mulago Hospital
KAMPALA, April 28, 2025 – Friends and relatives are mourning the late Retired Assistant Commissioner of Police [ACP] Sam Omala who passed away at Mulago National Referral Hospital this morning due to cancer-related…
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The big interview: Meet Stephen Mugumya Bongonzya – a seasoned banker and senior cooperator
MBARARA CITY, April 28, 2025 — theCooperator News recently sat down with Stephen Mugumya Bongonzya, Vice Chairman of the Uganda Cooperative Savings and Credit Union Limited [UCSCU]—the apex body for SACCOs in…
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Strengthen girls’ education, savings and employment prospects to end adolescent pregnancies – WHO
KAMPALA, April 27, 2025 –– In a bid to end the global crisis of adolescent pregnancy, the World Health Organization [WHO] has urged governments and stakeholders to prioritise girls’ education, economic empowerment…
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Minister Amongi commits to ensuring decent work in Uganda
KAMPALA, April 26, 2025 – The Minister of Gender, Labour and Social Development [MoGLSD], Betty Amongi, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to implementing and monitoring the Decent Work Country Programme [DWCP] to…
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Uganda’s economy shows resilience amid global challenges – New report
KAMPALA, April 23, 2025 – Uganda’s economy continues to demonstrate resilience in the face of global headwinds, according to the latest Performance of the Economy Monthly Report released by the Ministry of…
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Dei Biopharma Founder honoured with prestigious Pharma Ratna Universe Award
KAMPALA, April 23, 2025 –– Dr. Matthias Magoola, Founder of Dei Biopharma, has been honoured with the prestigious Pharma Ratna Universe Award, India’s most coveted recognition in the biopharma and healthcare sector.…
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Minister attributes bad roads to Shs 1.3trn UNRA debt
KAMPALA, April 22, 2025 –– The Minister of State for Works, Musa Ecweru has disclosed that the bad state of some roads in the country is attributed to a Shs 1.3 trillion…
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MPs urge gov’t to clean up payroll of police officers
KAMPALA, April 20, 2025 — Members of Parliament [MPs] have tasked the Ministry of Public Service to clean up the payroll of police officers in a bid to put an end to…
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UEDCL to spend over Shs 40 billion in nine months after UMEME exit
KAMPALA, April 18, 2025 — The Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited [ UEDCL ] will utilise up to Shs 43.3 billion over the next nine months to fund its operations, marking a…
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