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Covid-19: Uganda Govt Secures Shs 36Bn To Purchase Face Masks
Ministry of finance, planning and economic development Permanent Secretary Keith Muhakanizi has revealed that the Ministry has secured the 35 billion shillings required by the Ministry of health to procure the masks. He said the only challenge is the capacity to make the masks in the required time frame . Mr.Muhakanizi added that Government will…
Uganda Investment Authority’s One Stop Centre: A Catalyst For Economic Growth &Efficiency
On Thursday 3rd August 2023, the Uganda Investment Authority hosted a media breakfast meeting at the Uganda Business Facilitation Center, highlighting the invaluable role of the One Stop Centre. Distinguished attendees included Hon. Anite Evelyn, the Minister of Investment, URA Commissioner General Musinguzi Rujoki, Director General Robert Mukiza, and Chairman of the Board of Directors…
Interpol Razes 30 Acres Of Marijuana
The Directorate of Interpol and International Relations has successfully carried out a joint security operation code named USALAMA . The annual INTERPOL activity which was carried out in various parts of the country led to the recovery of suspected stolen cars, electricity cables wild life property, intercepting of narcotic drugs, arrest of human traffickers, and…
Lyantonde Gov’t Hospital Go Weeks Without Drugs, Poor Patients Walk Home To Die In Peace
Authorities at Lyantonde Hospital has advised Patients to seek treatment from private clinics or travel more than 60km if they want to access health services. This has come after a week without essential drugs prompting management to temporarily close the Government aided facility until further notice. According to a Prerimarily evidence, on December 20, 2019,…
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Court Orders KACITA To Cough Shs215m After Losing Case Against Kampala Landlords
Crane Management Services Ltd have slapped Kampala City Traders Association (KASITA) with a bill of over Shs215m as compensation for legal costs incurred during during a case filed against City Landlords. The bill followed dismissal for want of prosecution of the suit in which Kampala City Traders Association (Kacita) was seeking for orders to stop…
Masrcorp Institutional Solar Aided Stoves Helping Schools Cut Down Costs & Avail Solution For Climatic Change Problems
As the world battles with global warming and other hazards that result from climatic change, a team of Ugandan innovators under their umbrella body Masrcorp, have developed solar aided stoves that are not only aimed at fighting deforestation but are also pocket-friendly. The Masrcorp solar aided stoves, according to the team that builds them, aim…
MPs Endorse Tax On Passengers Flying Out of Uganda
Parliament has adopted a raft of recommendations to revive the economy currently battered by the Covid-19 pandemic, key among is implementation of a Tourism Development Levy. “The Committee proposes a levy of $10 to be charged on each ticket for every person who departs from Uganda by air transport,” said MP Mwine Mpaka, in recommendations…
Spice Up Your Weekends With Speke Resort’s “Beer & Pizza” Combo At Discounted Price
Speke Resort & Conference Centre in Munyonyo, popularly known for endless fun-filled weekends has unveiled a Crazy Beer & Pizza combo running this month of January in which it is offering loyal clients and guests to pay less but drink much enjoying the locally made Ugandan beer and Pizza. Announcing via its socials, Speke Resort…
Labour Externalisation Sector Worried Due To Continued Business Prohibition
On 1st October 2020, Uganda reopened Entebbe International Airport and other entry points after President Yoweri Museveni eased on COVID-19 restrictions. The news about reopening of borders threw players from various sectors of the economy in a frenzy of excitement as it brought a new ray of hope to many, hoping that it was time…
Video: ‘Keep it up Son! You Are A Blessing To Ugandans’- President Museveni Applauds Youthful Tycoon Hamis Kiggundu For Choosing To Invest His Accumulated Wealth Within The Country
The President of Uganda Gen. Yoweri Kaguta Tibuhaburwa Museveni has praised Youthful Billionaire Hamis Kiggundu alias Ham for choosing to invest his accumulated wealth into the Ugandan economy instead of becoming an importer like many other businessmen under Kampala City Traders Association (KACITA), an umbrella organization that brings together traders in Kampala. The president made…
