The project, however, remains the subject of criticism from environmental organisations, which have raised concerns about its ecological and climate impacts Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP), one of Africa’s biggest energy infrastructure projects, has passed the 90% completion mark, bringing Uganda …
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Hoima, Uganda | URN | The government is to assist landowners in parts of Bunyoro in titling their land as the region battles rising cases of land grabbing. The World Bank-funded project is led by the Ministry of Lands, Housing, and Urban Development. Systematic Land Adjudication and Certification (SLAAC) program …
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COMMENT | TIMOTHY WILKINS OKANYA | For years, Uganda’s oil story has been told in the future tense. We’ve navigated a decade of discoveries in the Albertine Graben, sat through marathon negotiations, and watched the rigs rise with a mix of patience and prayer. But the wait is over. …
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Hoima, Uganda | URN | Health officials in Hoima district have isolated one person at the Hoima regional referral hospital after he presented with Ebola-like symptoms. The suspected case is of a 50-year-old man who is a resident of Runga landing site situated on the shores of Lake Albert in …
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Kampala, Uganda | URN | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has endorsed a proposed multi-billion-dollar regional oil refinery initiative championed by Nigerian industrialist Aliko Dangote, while firmly reiterating that Uganda’s own 60,000 barrels-per-day refinery in Hoima will proceed as planned. The position emerged following high-level discussions between President Museveni and Dangote …
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Hoima, Uganda | URN | Behind Hoima Central Police Station in Ishaka-Kijungu Village lies a structure that once played a critical role in the handling of the dead. Today, the Hoima City mortuary—built in the 1960s—stands as a fading reminder of aging public infrastructure and growing concerns over dignity, health, …
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Hoima, Uganda | URN | Authorities in Hoima West Division have rescinded the four-month ultimatum for street vendors to relocate to designated markets. The authorities in the city issued a fresh eviction notice directing all street vendors in the area to vacate within seven days. In March, authorities in the …
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Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) in partnership with Hoima City, has handed over the newly constructed Nyamasoga – KatookeRoad under its Socio-Economic Investment (SEI) programme. This initiative aimed to enhance community livelihoods and improve local infrastructure, improve trade, and support everyday activities …
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Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Resistance Movement (NRM) has suffered a major political setback in Hoima City after its flag bearer and incumbent mayor, Brian Kaboyo, was voted out in a fiercely contested mayoral race. Kaboyo lost to Edward Isingoma, an Independent candidate and current City Council …
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Museveni opens Hoima City Stadium, calls for proper disposal of wastage Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has officially opened Hoima City Stadium, describing it as a major national asset and calling on residents to embrace responsible waste disposal to protect the environment. The stadium, located in …
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