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Day: March 10, 2023

Coca Cola boosts women-owned businesses.

Coca Cola boosts women-owned businesses.

Business, FEATURED, Latest News
The beneficiaries of this project are women who own small businesses in various areas of Nateete, Nakulabye, Kazo, Bulenga, and Bujjuko among others. At the handover ceremony held at Samppro Hotel in Lungujja, Pearl Nimusiima, the CCBU Public Affairs and Communications Manager noted that the partnership is part of Coca-Cola Beverages Africa’s vision of refreshing Africa everyday as they continue to make the continent a better place for all. “This partnership is part of the company’s mission to empower women with a focus on employability, entrepreneurship and education. The fridges will enable the women to scale their businesses by providing a reliable source of cold storage thus allowing them to provide a cold and refreshing beverage for all their customers,” Nimusiima said. The BUYEDECO E...
Ugandan President M7 set to address parliament next week.

Ugandan President M7 set to address parliament next week.

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President Yoweri Museveni is scheduled to address Parliament next week, Speaker Anita Among has revealed. In her communication during the plenary sitting on Thursday, 09 March 2023, Among said that the President will address the House on Thursday, 16 March 2023 at 2.00 pm. “He [President] will address the House on matters of national importance concerning the country and I urge you [MPs] to be in the House to hear what the President will say on what we can do to change our economy and society,” Among said. Article 101(2) of the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda stipulates that the President may, also, in consultation with the Speaker, address Parliament from time to time, on any matter of national importance. Pursuant to this article, the President last addressed the House on 20 June ...
Many people lost their lives in Eastern DRC  in ADF attack.

Many people lost their lives in Eastern DRC  in ADF attack.

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At least 36 people were killed during an overnight attack on a village in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. A local official and the head of a civil society group said on Thursday the assailants were believed to be members of the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) – a Ugandan armed group based in eastern DRC that has pledged allegiance to ISIL (ISIS) and wages frequent deadly raids on villages. The attack targeted the village of Mukondi, 30km (19 miles) south of the city of Beni in North Kivu province, an area plagued with rebel activity and which has been under military administration since 2021 in an attempt to restore order. Provincial governor Carly Nzanzu Kasivita said on Twitter at least 36 people had been killed in the attack, which began on Wednesday evening. The head of a ...
Sad news to Uganda as Kenya moves to ban her milk.

Sad news to Uganda as Kenya moves to ban her milk.

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Uganda’s rising trend in milk exports is likely to suffer a new dent after Kenya suspended imports of powdered milk, in what some think is a spillover of Kenya’s internal politics. In a notice dated March 6, 2023, to all milk importers in Kenya, Kenya Dairy Board (KDB) said it was moving to protect local farmers from external products, as their output is expected to increase soon. “In anticipation of the long rains, the government has stopped the importation of milk powders to cushion the industry from surplus production and low prices,” says a statement signed by Margaret Kibogy, KDB managing director. She says that the board will no longer issue new import permits until further notice. Though the letter appears generalized, some businesspeople allege it was targeted at imports from Ugand...
Grenade Official quits team no sleep.

Grenade Official quits team no sleep.

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Fast-rising singer Grenade Official real name, Deus Ndugwa has reported parted ways with Team No Sleep (TNS) manager Jeff Kiwa. It is no secret that Jeff Kiwa mastered the art of promoting artists and getting them to the top charts. When Sheebah Karungi formally left Jeff Kiwa in December 2021, the TNS CEO put together a completely new team, which included Rahma Pinky and Grenade. Since then, Grenade and Pinky have been ascending the ladder. They even released a massive joint effort called “Picha,” which ruled the airwaves last year. For Grenade, he also released a single Babandana, which performed well. But a few months after Pinky was fired by Jeff, Grenade has also gone down the same road. Reports indicate that Grenade split with Jeff because of drugs and indiscipline, just like Pinky. ...
Health Ministry requests Shs2.7 billion for Lubowa hospital construction.

Health Ministry requests Shs2.7 billion for Lubowa hospital construction.

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Members of Parliament on the Health Committee have rejected a supplementary request of Shs2.7 billion by the Ministry of Health to supervise the construction of the Lubowa International Specialized hospital tasking the ministry to present the status of the hospital. While presenting their request during the meeting with the committee on Thursday, the ministry requested that the supplementary budget be drawn from the US$ 10 million reimbursed by the World Bank to the Government of Uganda for the purchase of Covid-19 vaccines. Legislators said it was unwise to approve such a request when there is no proof of any developments at the Lubowa Hospital site. “Ever since we visited the Lubowa Hospital site, to date we have never received any feedback on where we are on this Shs14 trillion project ...
She should leave -MPs insist minister Amongi must resign.

She should leave -MPs insist minister Amongi must resign.

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The Minister of Gender, Labour, and Social Development Betty Amongi’s resignation should take effect immediately due to abuse of office, according to a recommendation made by the House select committee that was adopted by Parliament. On 19 January 2023, parliament resolved to institute a committee to inquire into the operations of NSSF, following reports of corruption and mismanagement of the Shs17.9 trillion fund. The select committee, chaired by Mbarara South Division Member of Parliament, Mwine Mpaka investigated the alleged mismanagement of the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) and found that the minister’s actions in directing Shs6 billion to be availed to her ministry were irregular. The report, which was made public during plenary on Wednesday, also recommended that President Mus...
Spice Diana advises teenagers not to quit school because of music.

Spice Diana advises teenagers not to quit school because of music.

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Singer Hajjarah Diana Namukwaya alias Spice Diana has urged teenagers who want to be musicians to stay in school. Spice Diana, a 2018 Makerere University Bachelor of Industrial Arts and Design graduate, said this morning during an interview on local television that teenagers should stop believing joining the music industry is a quick route to success. Spice Diana asserted that studying while doing music is possible. “Most teenagers think that to join music, you have to drop out of school. I wanted to inspire all the teenagers out there that you’re not supposed to drop out of school to do music. You can be in school while you’re making your music,” she said. Teenagers in recent years have shown that it is possible to be active in both school and the music industry. Examples include Baby Glo...