Politics
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Mbarara City saves Shs 3 billion on two road projects
MBARARA CITY, January 30, 2025 – Mbarara City Council has saved a total of Shs 3 billion on two road contracts. This was revealed recently after councillors petitioned the Office of the…
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African Union expresses concern over rising violence in DRC
KAMPALA, January 29, 2025 – The Peace and Security Council [PSC] of the African Union [AU] has in a communique circulated to media houses, and other channels, voiced deep concern over the…
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Tanzania summit declaration vows to connect 300mln Africans with cheap electricity within five years
DAR ES SALAAM, January 29, 2025 — African leaders committed on Tuesday to delivering affordable electricity to 300 million people across the continent within five years. The pledge, known as the Dar es Salaam…
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YLP: Over Shs 500mln unrecovered in Masindi Municipality
MASINDI, January 28, 2025 – Authorities in Masindi Municipality are still grappling with the recovery of Shs 534 million that was disbursed under the Youth Livelihood Programme [ YLP ], a government…
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Dokolo SACCO leaders call for more training in financial literacy
DOKOLO, 27 January 2025 – The leaders of the Journalists Emyooga Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisations [SACCOs] in Dokolo district are calling for increased training in financial management for their members, which…
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Museveni to set up boda boda loan schemes
IGANGA, January 25, 2025 – President Yoweri Museveni plans to set up loan schemes for boda boda riders in Uganda, with an intent of saving them from exploitation by private companies giving…
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Museveni boosts Lira University Staff SACCO with Shs 100mln
LIRA CITY, January 25, 2025 – Lira University Staff Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisation [SACCO] has recorded significant growth in membership and its loan portfolio after receiving a financial boost of Shs…
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How a new Trump administration could shape U.S. – Africa energy relations
PARIS, January 21, 2025 — With the inauguration of U.S. President Donald Trump on January 20, the future of American involvement in Africa’s energy sector is set for a significant shift. President…
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Gov’t committed to enhancing public healthcare, says Among
BUKEDEA, January 21, 2025 — The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among has assured Ugandans of government’s commitment to the prioritising enhancement of public healthcare in the country. Among was speaking on Tuesday…
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Auditor General finds loopholes in PDM implementation
KAMPALA, January 20, 2025 – The Parish Development Model [PDM] has made notable progress in its implementation for the 2023/2024 financial year [FY], though several challenges have emerged, particularly in fund disbursement,…
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