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News
Alebtong district fails to recover Shs 1.4bln advanced to youth
ALEBTONG-Alebtong district has failed to recover Shs 1.4 billion that the government advanced to support various youth projects in the district. The money, according to a senior district official, was disbursed under…
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International
ICBA and ICMIF to hold centennial events this year
LONDON-Both the International Cooperative Banking Association [ICBA] and the International Cooperative and Mutual Insurance Federation [ ICMIF ] are holding events this year to mark 100 years of their organisations’ existence. ICMIF,…
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Environment
MPs fault NFA over reduced forest cover, call for immediate audit
KAMPALA-Members of Parliament want the National Forestry Authority [ NFA ] to be immediately audited over the disappearing forest cover in the country. The legislators accused NFA of promoting activities, which have…
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Cooperatives & Communities
Kanyomozi, the man who loves cooperatives laid to rest
NTUNGAMO-Different dignitaries, politicians, cooperators, religious leaders, educationists, and members of the general public from across the country yesterday turned up in big numbers to send off the late Yona Kanyomozi, a cooperatives…
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Energy & Mining
Power consumers petition Among over irregular supply
WEST NILE– Electricity Consumers in West Nile Sub-region have petitioned Annet Anita Among, the Speaker of Parliament of Uganda over the irregular power supply. The West Nile region is yet to be…
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Cooperatives & Communities
MPs urge journalists to engage in business
KIBAALE– Members of Parliament from Greater Kibaale have advised journalists to establishing business ventures that can supplement their meager salaries. The call was made by the Members of Parliament from Kibaale, Kakumiro,…
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Health
Masindi district bosses hold baraza on health service delivery
MASINDI– Masindi Resident District Commissioner [RDC], Emmy Ngabirano in partnership with the district leaders have embarked on community accountability meeting [ Baraza ] aimed at improving health service delivery in the district.…
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Cooperatives & Communities
UBOS trains PDM data collection supervisors
FORT PORTAL- Uganda Bureau of Statistics [UBOS] in partnership with the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance has held a training of trainers who will train and supervise others in the collection…
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News
Gulu City contractor abandons landfill construction
GULU-The construction of a landfill in Gulu City has stalled after the construction company abandoned work, exposing the nearby vulnerable communities to poor hygiene and sanitation. Geomax Engineering Firm, a local construction…
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News
Roads: Leaders demand increased funding
Leaders in the Acholi sub region have asked the central government to increase funds for the roads, saying most roads in the region are impassible, especially during the rainy season. This comes…
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