The United Arab Emirate’s Alpha MBM Investments LLC was chosen by Uganda from five companies that submitted bids for the project, Energy and Mineral Development Minister Ruth Nankabirwa told the BBC Newsday programme. The two parties are expected to reach a deal within three months. “We hope they are not going to spend a lot…
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Museveni honours Cecil Atim Ogwal
When she was elected to the Pan African Parliament (PAP), you would not know that she was not NRM [a member of the ruling National Resistance Movement party]; she was a big defender of Uganda out there,” he said. Fondly referring to the late as Cissy Ogwal, the president said that she was a very…
Parliament to pay tribute to Cecilia Ogwal
The casket, accompanied by pallbearers from the Uganda Police Force was received by Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, and other Members of Parliament. The casket now lies at the Central Lobby where Members of Parliament and other mourners will view the body and sign the condolence book. Ogwal, 77, breathed her last on Thursday 18th, 2024…
Uganda assumes NAM chairmanship as president Museveni cautions leaders against imposing their narrow uni-ideological orientation on others
Uganda took over the leadership from Azerbaijan during the ongoing 19th NAM Heads of State and Government summit at Speke Resort Convention Center, Munyonyo. The chairmanship runs for three years. During the conference, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni was elected by acclamation as the chair of the 19th NAM Heads of State and Government Summit taking…
How to curb the resurgence of HIV cases in Mbarara
By Isaac Kinene To guard against HIV in an area with high cases of infection like it is in Mbarara district and city, individuals can take several precautions. First and foremost, practicing safe sex is imperative, including consistent use of condoms during intercourse. It is also crucial to avoid sharing needles or other drug paraphernalia….
United Nations panel says it’s concerned about human rights violations in Uganda in recent years
Human rights violations in Uganda in recent years ranging from the arrest of government opponents to extrajudicial killings have raised the concern of a panel of United Nations experts The U.N. Human Rights Committee in findings released Wednesday also urged authorities in the East African country to repeal a recently enacted law that prescribes the…
Uganda Wins Gold ; Declared Best investment Destination in East Africa.
Uganda on Monday was recognized and awarded as the best investment destination in East Africa at the Annual Investment Meeting (AIM) 2023 in AbuDhabi -UAE. AIM is the world’s leading investment platform. Uganda Embassy in the UAE and Uganda Consulate in Dubai together with Uganda Investment Authority, Uganda Wild Life Authority , Uganda Export Promotions…
Mt. Elgon Landslides: Families To Get 17M To Relocate
Last Updated at 10:20 EAT on 02nd February 2023 by HICGI By Our Reporter The Government of Uganda has earmarked a compensation package of shs.17 million, to relocate people settled in landslide prone areas in the Elgon region. The affected Families are expected to use that money to relocate to areas of their choice. Prime…
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