THIS WEEK: Museveni resumes land talk shows Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Amidst debate on amending article 102 (b) of the constitution to remove presidential term limit, president Yoweri Museveni on Oct. 01 resumed his campaign which according to observers is about an equally controversial amendment of land law …
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THIS WEEK: MTN Uganda wins DIAA Awards MTN Uganda took home five prizes at the Digital Impact Awards Africa (DIAA) 2017 awards held at the Kampala Serena Hotel recently. The awards cemented MTN Uganda’s position as the number one telecommunications company in Uganda. The accolades that MTN Uganda scooped are; …
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THIS WEEK: USE unveils University Challenge Kampala, Uganda |THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Securities Exchange has unveiled the USE University Challenge in a bid to inculcate an investment culture among students in universities. The three month Challenge that will end in December seeks to give youth a platform to trade and …
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THIS WEEK: NSSF unveils $400million Lubowa housing project The National Social Security Fund broke the ground for the construction of 2,740 housing units on its 565 acres of land in Lubowo, a Kampala suburb. Speaking at the ground breaking ceremony on Sept. 26, NSSF Managing Director, Richard Byarugaba, said the …
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THIS WEEK: Uganda Baati to train 600 roof technicians Kampala, Uganda |THE INDEPENDENT |Uganda Baati, one of the country’s oldest roofing solutions provider, has unveiled a campaign dubbed the Fundi Club campaign that will see over 600 roof installers trained countrywide. George Arodi, the country manager said the firm decided …
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FT: Uganda ?? 0 Ghana ?? 0 Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ghana Football Association has lodged a protest with world soccer governing body FIFA protesting the refereeing in their World Cup qualifier against Uganda Saturday. They are demanding a replay. The game ended in controversial fashion, as Ghana put the ball …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has responded in writing to MP Robert Kyagulanyi aka Bobi Wine’s recent statements on the political situation in the country following the Age Limit debate. “It is very good when the opponents of the NRM put in writing their views. We …
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FINAL SATURDAY 7pm: City Oilers ?? vs Patriots ?? Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Pre-tournament favourites City Oilers of Uganda and Patriots from Rwanda will contest Saturday’s final of the FIBA Africa Zone 5 Club Basketball Championships at Lugogo. Patriots silenced the partisan Ugandan crowd at Lugogo by snatching a …
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Kampala, Uganda | PPU | President Yoweri Museveni has said that there is no better place for tourism in the world than Uganda. The President made the remarks at the Uganda Giants’ Club Conservation and Tourism Investment Forum that took place at the Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort and Spa Hotel …
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Nairobi, Kenya | AFP | Police in Kenya fired tear gas on Friday at crowds of opposition supporters marching in three main cities ahead of a tense presidential election re-run. Opposition leader Raila Odinga has called for biweekly protests to pressure the government to overhaul the Independent Electoral and Boundaries …
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