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Sep242022 by Abel Kawere & keefa NuwaherezaNo Comments

NAADS Flags off 90 Tons Of Seeds To Karamoja Region

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In the bid to eliminate food insecurity in the Karamoja region, the government through its NAADS project has taken a decision to disburse seeds to the region so that the people can grow their own food, this is in addition to the food relief that was distributed by the office of the prime minister. The consignment consisted of tepary beans, Cowpeas, Maize and soya beans of seeds were today flagged off by Minister of state for Agriculture Fred Kyakulaga and Minister for Karamoja affairs Maria Gorethi Kitutu at the equator seeds Head offices at Namanve in Mukono, The act was welcomed by the members of parliament from Karamoja who were at the event. Dr. Samuel Mugasa the executive director National agriculture advisory services NAADS appealed to the Karamoja region leaders to fully consider th...

Aug112022 by Abel Kawere & keefa NuwaherezaNo Comments

President Museveni pledges to support Somalia in its quest to join the East African Community.

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President Museveni has pledged to support Somalia in its quest to join the East African Community. Museveni, who was officiating the Uganda-Somalia Business and Investment Summit in Kampala, tasked the business community in the two countries to use trade as an opportunity to foster unity. The first of its kind investment forum took place on Wednesday, at Speke Resort Munyonyo in Kampala and is aimed at tapping investment opportunities in both countries. Addressing the summit, Museveni said he had always wanted Somalia to join EAC way back when the organisation had only three members (Uganda Kenya and Tanzania). “I thank Your Excellency for agreeing to come and visit us. We have used the three-day visit for serious discussions. Uganda will support the application by Somalia -and has already...

Aug102022 by Abel Kawere & keefa NuwaherezaNo Comments

Dr. Alex Mubiru appointed new director general of African Development Bank.

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The African Development Bank (ADB) has announced the appointment of Ugandan economist, Dr. Alex Mubiru as director general in the cabinet office of the bank’s group’s president, with effect from August 16, 2022. Mubiru has been serving in the acting capacity in the new position since December and director of strategy and delivery, in the same office. He brings close to 25 years of experience to the new position, with a proven track record in the various positions he has held at the ADB, and elsewhere. Commenting on the appointment, the President of the ADB group, Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, said he is optimistic that Mubiru’s well-rounded experience as part of the senior leadership team in the cabinet office as well as elsewhere in the institution will allow him to support him effectively at ...

Jun222022 by Abel Kawere & keefa NuwaherezaNo Comments

FORTEBET FIRES UP ARUA CITY WITH ALEX MUHANGI SOCCER TOUR.

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For many years to come, Fortebet clients in Arua City will remember last weekend's jaw dropping and thrilling soccer gala, thanks to Fortebet and Alex Muhangi. The tour was organized by Fortebet in conjunction with the company brand ambassador, Muhangi, aimed at coming together with the city's clients, branch operators and administrators. The tour started with a give back to the community, specifically giving out mama kits to Oli health Centre. The kits were handed over by Muhangi and the media manager, John Nanyumba. Fortebet and Muhangi then proceeded to Arua Public Primary School playground where the soccer battle took place. Seven teams representing the 7 Fortebet branches then battled out in knockout encounters until the victors, Arua Main Branch emerged. The victors took on Muhangi’s...

Jun212022 by Abel Kawere & keefa NuwaherezaNo Comments

NCHE Approves Seven Courses at St. Francis School of Health Sciences

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The National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) has approved approved 7 courses at St. Francis School of Health Sciences in Namataba, Mukono district. The courses include Diploma in Biomedical Engineering, Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology, Diploma in Pharmacy, Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Community Health, Diploma in Midwifery, Diploma in Nursing Direct, Diploma in Nursing Extension and Diploma in midwifery extension. In a letter written by the Deputy Executive Director NCHE, Rev. Canon. Dr. Alex M. Kagume, informed the institution that they have accredited their programs. “I am pleased to inform you that after due consideration, Council at its 64th meeting of 14 March 2022 under MIN 446/64/2022 accredited the programmes.” He wrote The institution was then advised to tell thei...

Jun132022 by Abel Kawere & keefa NuwaherezaNo Comments

MTN Uganda boosts Empango celebrations with Ush.30m.

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• MTN has contributed Ushs.30Million towards the 28th coronation anniversary celebrations of Omukama Solomon Gafabusa Iguru IV of Bunyoro Kingdom. • MTN and Bunyoro kingdom have a longstanding relationship aimed at uplifting the socio-economic well-being of the people of Bunyoro. • MTN is keen on working with cultural institutions because they are a strong community establishment that foster shared beliefs and unity of purpose. Saturday 11th June 2022 - Kampala, Uganda: MTN Uganda over the weekend reaffirmed its partnership with the people of Bunyoro Kingdom as the monarchy celebrated the 28th coronation anniversary of Omukama (King) Solomon Gafabusa Iguru IV. Following the signing of a collaboration agreement in 2019, MTN, last weekend handed over a cheque of Ush.30 million to support ...

Jun42022 by Abel Kawere & keefa NuwaherezaNo Comments

Kigo Land Saga: Lands Ministry Calls For Joint Boundary Opening Survey To Draw Line Between Public & Mailo Land

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The Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development has called for a joint boundary opening survey between Kiham Limited and Buganda Land Board to draw line between public and mailo land. This was resolved in a meeting held at the Ministry of Lands on June, 2nd 2022 which resolved that a final symposium be convened on Tuesday, June, 14th 2022 after which all parties and the ministry shall proceed with a joint boundary opening survey to finally resolve the matter. In a letter dated May 24, a copy of which this website has seen, Mr. Opio Henry Ogenyi, the Principal Land Management Officer directed the Chairperson of the BLB to issue boundaries. “There is a need for boundary opening of plots 23974,23975,23976 and 23977 in relation to plot 38 all Kyadondo block 273. I thank you for your coop...

Jun22022 by Abel Kawere & keefa NuwaherezaNo Comments

Minister Muyingo’s Seeta Kindergarten Bus Knocks Kid Dead

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Sadness and grief engulfed parents and relatives of a Nalugemwa Shannel 2 years old who was knocked dead by a Seeta Kindergarten speeding school bus registration number UAX 458 E. The sad incident occurred yesterday at Gulama village, Goma division at 1.pm while the driver of the bus only identified as Waswa was dropping kids to their respective homes. According to eyewitness Kozala Abbas, the kid was playing in the compound next to the road and she was knocked, after knocking the innocent girl, the driver went to Seeta police station and reported that he had found a girl knocked dead on the way. The vehicle has been seen hidden inside the perimeters of Seeta Kindergarten Nabuti campus in Mukono central division, no one was allowed to enter the school premises including the parents who we...

May312022 by Abel Kawere & keefa NuwaherezaNo Comments

MTN unveils winners of MTN UG Hip-Hop awards 2022.

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• MTN Uganda has unveiled the winners of the MTN UG Hip-hop awards 2022. • The highlight of the awards was the MTN Pulse Cypher top 5 finalists who won big on the night with MTN offering 20GB to each of them, money to each winner, o Swangz Avenue also offered a callabo to the 5 finalists. o Safe Boda offered helmets and movie tickets to all 5 finalists and cashless rides to the top 3. Saturday 28th May, 2022 - Kampala, Uganda: It was a display of the glitz and glam at Uganda’s biggest hip-hop night at the 2022 MTN UG Hip-Hop awards as MTN unveiled this edition’s winners on Saturday. The UG Hip-Hop awards were created to recognize and celebrate the talent and hard work of artists in Uganda’s hip-hop industry. MTN has partnered with the platform in recognition of their appeal amongst the...

May272022 by Abel Kawere & keefa NuwaherezaNo Comments

Centenary Bank gives back to it’s customers in Satu Ku Satu Campaign.

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Centenary Bank, the leading commercial microfinance bank in Uganda, is rewarding their customers with cash prizes in the Satu Ku Satu campaign. The Bank launched the campaign with intent to give back to its’ customers for using the digital banking platforms: Centemobile, Cente Agent and Cente Visa. Beatrice Lugalambi, the General Manager Corporate Communications and Marketing at Centenary Bank said “We have revamped this campaign to continuously encourage our customers to embrace our digital banking channels to transact or pay bills and enjoy convenient banking. Centenary Bank is at the helm of promoting digital inclusion for the banking population across Uganda, hence the Satu Ku Satu Campaign.” “The customer is required to transact 3 times or more using the Cente Agents, Cente mobile, an...