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Development
Nebbi taxi park project stalls, developers blamed
NEBBI – Authorities in Nebbi Municipality have blamed local developers for failing to complete their lock-ups in the new taxi and bus parks. According to the leaders, the delayed works that were…
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News
Rakai district officials arrested over misuse of Shs 490mln
RAKAI – State House Anti-Corruption Unit [ SHACU ] officials have arrested Rakai district officials for allegedly embezzling public funds and abuse of office. Those arrested are the district works engineer, Julius…
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News
Kikuube residents relieved as minister declares 18 land titles illegal
KIKUUBE-Residents in Kikuube district who were worried about losing their land to fraudsters can now sleep for a while after the State Minister for Lands, Sam Mayanja ordered the cancellation of over…
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Education
Gov’t extends Shs 235bln Atiak-Laropi road contract
ADJUMANI. The construction of the 66-kilometres Atiak-Laropi road will now be completed by September 30, 2023, after the contractor was given more 18 months to complete the project. Construction company, STRABAG has been…
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News
Kiryandongo leaders worried as land grabbers target schools
KIRYANDONGO – The increase in the cases of school land being targeted by land grabbers is worrying leaders in Kiryandongo district. According to Rev. Edward Kiirya, the district education officer Kiryandongo, most…
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International
Crucial legislation for UK co-operatives taken forward by government
LONDON-Co-operatives UK is celebrating after government days ago announced it was taking forward crucial legislation giving co-operative societies the option of legally guaranteeing that their assets are held in common. Sir Mark…
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Cooperatives & Communities
VP Alupo lauds West Ankole Jubilee SACCO for good performance
KAMPALA – Vice President, Jesca Alupo has attributed the growth of Uganda Savings and Cooperative Societies [SACCOs] in Uganda to a strong regulatory framework, good performance, and the growing saving culture among…
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Health
Indian association to hold eye camp in eastern Uganda
SOROTI-The North Indian Cultural Association [NICA] of Uganda in collaboration with the government has unveiled plans to conduct the 68th free eye screening and 19th cataract surgery camp in eastern Uganda. The…
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Environment
Miss Tourism Alaba urges locals to plant more trees
GULU-Charity Alaba, the reigning Miss Tourism Northern Uganda has appealed to residents in the region to plant more trees, saying the trees are important in mitigating the effects of climate change. Currently,…
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International
Prevent rather than fight next pandemic with one health approach: World Bank
WASHINGTON – As the world continues to deal with the devastating effects of COVID-19, the World Bank has today released a new report that proposes a new approach of actionable solutions to…
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