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Day: February 22, 2021

Publics Africa Commences I’m An Agripreneur Youth Programme To Boost Agribusiness In Uganda

Publics Africa Commences I’m An Agripreneur Youth Programme To Boost Agribusiness In Uganda

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By Our Reporter As a way of encouraging youth to engage in agriculture and to boost agricultural production through brand development and communication in Uganda's agribusiness sector, Publics Africa Communications,  one of the top Public Relations firms in Uganda, has rolled out the ‘I am an Agriprenuer Youth Programme’ and is calling for applications from all interested youth from all over Uganda. While announcing the commencement of the programme during a presser held Sunday, Joseph Kanyamunyu, the Managing Director, Publics Africa communications said this project is aimed at empowering youth through creating employment opportunities, yet ensuring food security in the country.   "We believe that in order to promote food security and tackle the youth unemployment prob...
C. J  met Museveni for a swearing in ceremony of a new judge– Judiciary refutes reports of ‘secret meeting’

C. J met Museveni for a swearing in ceremony of a new judge– Judiciary refutes reports of ‘secret meeting’

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Last week reports of a ‘secret meeting’ between President Yoweri Museveni and Chief Justice Alfonse Owiny Dollo emerged. The reports alleged that the duo met to discuss the presidential election petition filed by Robert Kyagulanyi alias Bobi Wine In a statement by the judiciary, the arm of government has said that the recent meeting between Museveni and Owiny was not secretive at all as it was an official ceremony at State House Entebbe that was attended by all the top leadership in judiciary to witness the swearing in ceremony of a newly-appointed judge of the High Court, Justice Margaret Apiny.“It is a requirement of the law in Schedule to the Oath Act for such a judicial Oath to be taken before the president or any other person authorised by the president,” read the statement in par...
Former presidential candidate Mr. Robert kyagulanyi  threatens to withdraw his election petition

Former presidential candidate Mr. Robert kyagulanyi threatens to withdraw his election petition

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Majority of Ugandans are asking what next for Robert Kyagulanyi alias Bobi Wine following his threats to withdraw a poll petition from the Supreme Court citing “bias” and “frustration”. On Friday, eight of the nine Supreme Court dismissed 120 more affidavits from Bobi Wine claiming the documents were filed late after February 14 deadline. It’s on such grounds that the presidential hopeful has threatened to withdraw the case if such frustrations persist. “We have been collecting evidence and more is still coming in but the Supreme Court has rejected over 250 affidavits we filed much as hearing of the petition hasn’t started. We want to put the Supreme Court on notice that if this persists, we are not going to be part of that mockery, the next step is to take the matter to the public cou...
Finally UNEB  official time table for PLE, UCE AND UACE is out

Finally UNEB official time table for PLE, UCE AND UACE is out

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 Uganda National Examinations Board (Uneb) executive secretary Dan N Odongo has released the official examination timetables for 2020 Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE); Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE), and Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE). Odongo explained that “the 2020 examinations are being held in 2021 because of the need to make up for time lost by the candidates during the lockdown due to Covid19.” The examinations will be conducted under the theme: ‘Integrity and security in the management of examinations; the health and safety of learners is a joint responsibility.’ “This year’s theme has been modified to emphasise the health and safety of learners. However, it also speaks to the health and safety of everyone involved in conducting these examina...
Secretes about kyagulanyi’s Brand New bullet proof Car donated by Supporters

Secretes about kyagulanyi’s Brand New bullet proof Car donated by Supporters

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National Unity Platform president Robert Kyagulanyi aka Bobi Wine has unveiled an armored vehicle whose purchase was fundraised and later donated to him by his supporters, he has bragged about it. Kyagulanyi who was the runner-up in the January 14 polls said during the start of the campaigns, supporters both local and abroad tok it upon themselves to contribute money and other resources to help him run the campaigns. “There is another group of comrades who kick-started a fundraising campaign for a bulletproof vehicle. These comrades informed me of their plan, but I thought it was an uphill task, given how expensive it is. A few weeks ago, these comrades surprised me when they informed me that they had succeeded in raising enough money for the vehicle, and here it is. I can’t thank y...