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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,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,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, 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, Cuba Sign New Barter Trade Cooperation Deal
Uganda and Cuba have once again signed another Memorandum of Understanding, this time on Trade cooperation. This is the 3rd cooperation agreement being signed by the two nations after two others which were signed in September last year. The agreements signed in September include; The Collaboration Agreement in the fields of Science, Technology, and Innovations which…
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Well Served: Three UPDF Generals Retire After 35 Yrs In Service
Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has discharged three of its officers after serving for more than 35 years of service. The Three; Maj Gen Eric Mukasa (RIP) represented by the family, Brig Gen Tumusiime Nyakaitana and Brig Gen Geoffrey Mujuni, were today honorably discharged. The send off was presided over by the Chief of Defence…
Weevils: KCCA Directorate Of Engineering Cited In Shs 8Bn Scam
Officers at the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) have been pinned in a multibillion scam, in which they are alleged to have siphoned over Shs8.7Bn from the Authority, which is unaccounted for. According to an Internal Audit report compiled by Capital City Public Accounts Committee (CCPAC), which has since been delivered to the Lord Mayor…
Weep As Bududa Landslide Death Toll Rises To Six,46 Go Missing
At least two more bodies of the fresh Bududa landslide victims have been recovered, bringing a number of bodies of the landslide victims to six that have been recovered. More than 30 other people are still unaccounted. The landslides occurred on Tuesday following heavy rains. The rains that reportedly started around 11:00PM on Monday pounded…
Weekend Tip: Eight Ways To Turn On A Woman
“Let’s get it on” sounds good on the song by Marvin Gaye but it is hardly the best opening line for a night of passion. Instead of stating the obvious, here are eight ways to put a woman in the mood. Set a romantic scene She is a lady; she deserves a little romance once on…