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Ugandan Govt Suspends Compulsory Covid-19 Test For Travelers
The Government of Uganda has suspended planned mandatory Covid-19 test for all international travellers. Compulsory Covid testing of all in-coming travellers, including citizens, was expected to start today. However, an inter-ministerial committee convened by Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja cited unpreparedness and postponed implementation for two weeks. While the postponement was tagged on readiness of the…
Massive Turn Up As Kampala International School Uganda Fully Reopens For Physical Classes After Two Years Of Closure
Kampala International School Uganda (KISU) a multinational international curriculum-based school in Bukoto on Monday (today) resumed physical classes for all learners as schools reopened countrywide after 22 months of closure due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The pupils were visibly full of vigour; while others were catching up with friends. KISU management assured parents that the…
Armed Robbers Attack Fuel Station, Sell Fuel To Customers For 3 Hours
Armed robbers have attacked a fuel station in Zimbabwe where they carted away proceeds from sales totaling $15,000. According to reports, the robbers literally ‘worked’ for the money they stole as they were reported to have met few cash at the station and then decided to pose at fuel attendants. The fuel station reportedly had…
Bakazimbaga Muhindo Ann For MP Western Region
Bakazimbaga Muhindo Ann announced her candidature as a Member of Parliament for older persons in the Western region. Bakazimbaga was born in 1952 in Rwashamaire, Ntungamo District. She is a retired graduate Primary teacher who has previously held various political positions where she has served as LC1 chairperson to LC5. Apart from politics, she has…
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“You Will Not Find a Poor Ugandan Asian Anywhere In The world!”- Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia
More than 100 entrepreneurs will fly in from a score of destinations from Canada, Australia, Europe and the Bahamas. They will land in Kampala between August 2 and 4 to raise a glass the anniversary in the luxury Speke Hotel on the shores of Lake Victoria. One of the organisers is the Ugandan billionaire Sudhir…
Consumer Protection: UNBS Warns Consumers To Check For Quality, Quantity As Prices Shoot Up
The Uganda National Bureau of Standards-UNBS has cautioned the public against deceptive traders who are taking advantage of the unstable commodity prices to fleece them. UNBS is concerned that many consumers are already falling victims to unscrupulous traders who are taking advantage of rising commodity prices in the country to either overcharge or manipulate the…
President Museveni Visits Infrastructure Projects, Impressed By Sudhir’s Works On Speke Resort Munyonyo Convention Centre
President Yoweri Museveni is impressed by the supersonic speed under which Convention Centre is being constructed ahead schedule as the country gears up to host the Non-Alignment Movement conference. The conference will take place next early year The head of state said this while touring the construction site at Commonwealth Resort Munyonyo yesterday. He also…
Central Bank Worried About Delays In Financial Sector Amendments
Bank of Uganda is seeking the intervention of Parliament to ensure that regulations regarding governance and supervision of the financial sector are given urgent attention. The bank officials made the proposal while meeting MPs from different committees of parliament on Friday. Led by Deputy Governor Michael Atingi-Ego, the Central Bank officials held a workshop with…
6 East African Countries Set to Benefit From the IMF’s $1.92 Billion Funding
The International Monetary Fund has agreed to a funding program with six East African countries. So far, the global lender has approved the payment of $620.65 million in budgetary support for them including Rwanda, Tanzania, and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This is a small part of the commitment that totals $1.92 billion. The…
UMA Calls On Govt To Retaliate Following Kenyan Ban On Exports
The Uganda Manufacturers Association (UMA) has urged government to consider retaliation mechanisms against the Government of Kenya, for what they termed as ill treatment of Uganda and severe injury to investment. Following the persistent ban on Ugandan exports to Kenya, traders have called for retaliation saying the diplomatic way has failed. “Our very blunt demand…
