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Tayebwa orders probe into electricity tariffs amidst growing discontent
KAMPALA, August 15, 2024 – Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa has directed the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources to undertake a thorough investigation into Uganda’s electricity tariffs, following concerns raised…
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Govt picks six banks for over Shs 803bln GROW project
KAMPALA, August 14, 2024 – Six commercial banks have been selected by government as it implements the World Bank funded Generating Growth Opportunities and Productivity for Women Enterprises [ GROW ] project.…
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Afreximbank and UDB sign project preparation financing agreement
NASSAU, August 13, 2024 – African Export-Import Bank [ Afreximbank ] and the government-owned Uganda Development Bank [UDB] have signed a Joint Project Preparation Facility Framework Agreement to provide early project preparatory…
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MultiChoice Talent Factory 2025 calls for entries
JOHANNESBURG, August 13, 2024 – MultiChoice Talent Factory is once again calling upon aspiring filmmakers, scriptwriters, producers, and storytellers to apply for entry into the 2025 fully funded academic year. “Whether you’re…
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IFFs hamper Uganda’s development, economists speak out
KAMPALA, August 12, 2024 – Illicit financial flows [ IFFs ] continue to stand in the way of Uganda’s economic growth, and development, according to some economists, and policy analysts. According to…
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UPDF launches tree planting campaign in Rwenzori Sub-region to combat climate change
FORT PORTAL, August 12, 2024 – To support government’s efforts geared towards combating climate change, the Uganda People’s Defense Forces [UPDF] Mountain Division has launched a campaign to plant more trees in…
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MPs urge UNRA to renegotiate road contract with China firm
KAMPALA, August 11, 2024 – The Uganda National Roads Authority [ UNRA ] has been tasked by Members of Parliament [MPs] to renegotiate a contract with Chongqing International Construction Corporation [CICO] for…
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‘Enhance efforts to secure release of Ugandan prisoners abroad’ – legislators
KAMPALA, August 10, 2024 – Members of Parliament have asked government to use the prisoner exchange system to secure the release of Ugandans held in prisons around the world. The legislators made…
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Draft National Tax Policy in the offing
KAMPALA, August 9, 2024 – The Finance ministry is nearing completion of a new National Tax Policy, which is anticipated to become public in December. This policy will outline comprehensive guidelines for…
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Money lenders in Lira City arrested over retaining clients’ national IDs as collateral
LIRA CITY, August 6, 2024 – Police in Lira City West Division have arrested three money lenders in Lira City for allegedly keeping the national identity cards [IDs] of their clients as…
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