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PM Nabbanja Blocks Rwenzori Rare Metal Firm From Mining Minerals In Uganda
The prime Minister, Robinah Nabbanja, has directed a halt to activities by Rwenzori Rare Metals Limited to mine rare earth minerals in the country. She has also directed the Minister for Energy and Minerals to travel to the districts of Bugweri, Mayuge and Bugiri to establish the facts. “Government has come up with a policy…
Police Shoots Dead Kasangati Robber Escaping From Scene
On the wee hours of Tuesday morning, police officers were on foot patrol in areas of Jagala cell, Kavule Ward, Gombe Division in Wakiso District, they heard someone crying for help in the home of Besweri Kizito, 55. According to Kampala metropolitan Police deputy spokesperson ASP Luke Owoyesigyire revealed that officers allegedly distributed themselves around…
President Samia Suluhu Arrives In Uganda For A Two-Day State To Discuss Bilateral
At the invitation of President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni,Her Excellency Samia Suluhu Hassan, the President of Tanzania, landed at Entebbe airport for a two-day State visit from 10th to 11th May, 2022. The purpose of this visit is to further strengthen the excellent historical and fraternal relations between the Republic of Uganda and the United Republic…
LoP Mpuuga Tasks Gov’t To Deliver On Pledges To NGOs
The Leader of the Opposition in Parliament, Hon. Mathias Mpuuga, has urged government to deliver on its promise to support ‘volunteer’ organisations whose works have transformed the people. Mpuuga said institutions such as the Little Sisters of St Francis of Assisi Congregation which runs high performance schools like Mt. St. Mary’s College Namagunga and health…
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Uganda, Tanzania Renew Commitment To Secure EACOP
Senior officials from Uganda’s petroleum authority (PAU) and Tanzania’s energy and water utilities regulatory authority (EWURA)—the agencies that have regulatory powers over the oil industry in the two countries—have renewed their commitment to secure the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP). The officials have agreed to jointly cooperate in the regulation and monitoring of the…
Uganda,Japan Cooperation To Create 6,000 Jobs In ICT
A total of 6,000 jobs in the information, Communication, and Technology (lCT) sector are projected to result from the ongoing Uganda-Japan (UJ)Connect project, implemented by the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance in collaboration with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). Dr Aminah Zawedde, the Permanent Secretary of the ICT Ministry, said UJ Connect is…
Uganda,Kenya Sign Pact To Ease Trade Barriers
Kenya has agreed to lift the ban on imports of poultry and poultry products from Uganda imposed late this year, Agriculture Ministers of both countries have announced in a joint statement on Tuesday. The lifting of the ban, a joint communique on the status of bilateral relations between Kenya and Uganda said, follows successful trade…
Uganda: Indian Businessman Shot By Police Officer
The territorial police in Kisoro district have launched investigations surrounding the shooting and injuring of 24-year-old, Indian. ASP Elly Maate, the Kigezi region police spokesperson has identified the victim as Kunjaj Patel a businessman along Main Street in Kisoro municipality dealing in hardware items and an MTN main agent in Kisoro District. It’s alleged that…
Uganda: List Of Over 15 Recruitment Companies Whose Operations Have Been Suspended
The Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development has suspended licenses of 15 labour export firms for allegedly being involving in human trafficking, accumulated refund claims, forgery of renewal documents among other accusations. According to the Ministry, the affected companies have been stopped from operating with immediate effect. In June this year, the Ministry of…
Uganda’s ERA Hosts African Electricity Regulatory Peer Review and Learning Network (PRLN)
Uganda’s Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) is hosting Five (5) Executives for the African Electricity Regulatory Peer Review and Learning Network (PRLN) from 9th to 14th May 2022. The One-Week Workshop is part of the continental efforts facilitated under the African Union for Harmonisation of Regulatory Frameworks. It will discuss issues relating to Regulatory Governance, Regulatory…