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Uganda Receives First Self-Financed Covid-19 Vaccines
Uganda has received 196,800 doses of the Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine which were bought by the government. This is the first batch of the nine million doses of the single-shot vaccines. The vaccines were delivered aboard Brussels Airlines, which torched down at Entebbe International Airport on Thursday night. The Health Ministry Permanent Secretary, Dr.…
Magufuli Says Donated Covid-19 Testing Kits Fake, Claims Paw paw, Quail And Goat Samples Tested Positive
Tanzanian President John Pombe Magufuli is now casting aspersions on the COVID-19 testing kits donated to Africa by donors. In a viral video, President Magufuli claimed samples taken from a paw paw, qail and goat and sneaked in the country’s laboratory tasked with carrying out coronavirus test had turned out positive. Magufuli said he instructed security agencies to investigate the results…
2 Senior Police Officers Nabbed Selling Force Bullets
The police in Kitgum are holding two of their own over illegal sale of live bullets. The suspects are; SPC Beatrice Akello attached to Kitgum Matidi Police Post and James Canrac (Bus Park Police Post). Sources say the pair was arrested at the weekend following a tip-off from the locals. Kitgum Resident District Commissioner William…
If You Act Like Your Predecessors I Will Lead To Your Downfall-Lukwago Warns Sharifah
Sharifah Buzeki officially assumed her role as the new Executive Director of the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA). However, her inauguration was marked by stark political warnings from Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago, who highlighted the turbulent political terrain that has historically challenged the city’s leadership. Speaking at the KCCA headquarters during the ceremony, Lukwago…
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MS MARGARET KAGGWA KASULE UNDER FIRE: Here Is Why Bank of Uganda Legal Boss Must Be Held Responsible For The Court Gamble
The landmark victory for billionaire Sudhir Ruparelia against Bank of Uganda in the battle for the ‘Crane Bank’ was expected. The ruling however left many asking who was advising the Bank of Uganda on legal matters. This follows the assessment of several accountability and legal agencies in the country including the Auditor General’s office and…
Why The Case Of Ham Enterprises Vs DTB Must Be A Concern To The Wider Business Community In Uganda
By Fred Mwebya All over the world, countries grow and develop as a result of how strong and respected their systems and structures are. There is no doubt that fundamental growth and development depends on the prevailing economic, political and legal structures of a given nation or community. Unfortunately in many African communities little attention…
Kabira Country Club Announces Easter Promo On Accommodation, Special Lunch
This Easter weekend, Kabira Country Club is the place to be after the swanky hotel in Bukoto announced some amazing discounts on accommodation and scheduled Special Easter Lunch happening on 4th April 2021. Kabira Country Club has yet again lined up a special Easter lunch on 4th April 2021 that will be served between 12:00 -…
Lt.Gen James Mugira Inspects Construction Of NEC Uzima Mineral Water Factory
The Managing Director National Enterprise Corporation (NEC) Lt Gen James Mugira has inspected the construction of Uzima mineral water Factory at Kakiri .He was impressed by progress of the ongoing construction works of a Second modern fully automated mineral water production plant. on going construction of the water plant NEC Uzima Ltd is one of…
State House Raid Labour Firm, Al-Saud, For Selling Fake Covid-19 Vaccination Cards at Shs.150000
State House Health Monitoring Unit has arrested officials belonging to Al- Saud, a labour exporting company who were found selling fake Covid vaccination cards, Interpol certificates, passports and other travel documents. Dr Warren Namara who heads the Unit said in a statement, that on September 17, they received a tip off about a labour firm…
Op_Ed: The National Environment Action Plan Allows Investors
By Ben Ssebuguzi Kampala: Uganda’s Vision 2040 intends to transform Ugandan society from peasant to a modern and prosperous country within 30 years as approved by cabinet in 2007. Section 44 of the NEMA act stipulates that it is the Minister responsible that shall in consultation with the Authority prepare a National Environment Action Plan…
