Jinja project starts as Fund gets set to invest Shs 578 bn in 2016 On April 20, the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) held a groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of an ultra-modern commercial building in Jinja town, an event that officially kick starts the Fund’s ambitious agenda to invest …
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Uganda gets technology, improved care to extend life for sufferers When Evelyn Mwesigwa, a social worker thought of settling down – marrying and having children, she considered a lot of things. Religion, love, respect and of course her partner’s HIV status. What never crossed her mind was a sickle …
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COMMENT: By Andrew Rugasira The Chamber can begin my providing reliable empirical data that can better inform government policy and execution U.S. President Harry Truman famously asked to be sent a “one-armed economist” when exasperated by economists constantly proclaiming “on the one hand” and “on the other hand”. Fortunately, such …
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The Central Executive Committee (CEC) of the ruling party NRM Monday night decided to maintain the status quo in parliament, retaining Rebecca Kadaga as speaker, with Jacob Oulanya as her deputy, reports indicate. “The general consensus in CEC last night was that we retain Kadaga as speaker and Oulanya continues …
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Obo, Central African Republic | AFP | “Charlie Six, India One here… we’re going to begin the check-in,” says radio operator Joanick from his small studio in Obo, calling out to the surrounding villages in southeast Central African Republic. It’s a daily meeting at dawn, when each village informs the …
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Closing Date : 2016-05-13 Duty Station : Aleppo, Syria Application : Apply for the job Aleppo, Syria – Build Africa looking for Organization: Build Africa Country: Uganda Closing date: 13 May 2016 The purpose of this position is to assist Build Africa Uganda s support services to include Finance, administration …
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Sao Paulo, Brazil | AFP | Irate Brazilians found themselves without the popular WhatsApp smartphone messaging application for the second time in six months Monday, after a court blocked the service for 72 hours. A flurry of angry commentary immediately broke out online after a small-town judge blocked WhatsApp nationwide …
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London, United Kingdom | AFP | Leicester City’s against-the-odds Premier League title success is a story of belief, dogged graft and inspirational leadership prevailing against the money-inflated complacency of England’s leading clubs. Exploiting the frailties of the presumed title favourites, the 5,000-1 outsiders surged to the summit and then held …
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Chelsea 2 Tottenham Spurs 2 London, United Kingdom | AFP | Leicester City’s remarkable season concluded today when they were crowned champions of England for the first time in their 132-year history without kicking a ball after second-placed Tottenham Hotspur were held by Chelsea. Claudio Ranieri’s men, 5,000/1 outsiders in …
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As it stands, @LCFC will be #BPL champions – unless Spurs find another goal..! 2-2 (88 mins) #CHETOT pic.twitter.com/D7HnT2RsPQ — Premier League (@premierleague) May 2, 2016 Gary Cahill side foots home to make things very interesting. Stamford Bridge is rocking. Chelsea 1-2 Spurs (62 mins) pic.twitter.com/yAYIkVG1Pi — Premier League …
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The Independent Uganda: You get the Truth we Pay the Price
