Organisers insist December 12 meet is on but party leaders bicker over hostile political environment Kampala, Uganda | IAN KATUSIIME | Justice James Ogoola is determined to have the national dialogue take place. He is the chairperson of The Elders Forum; a group that advocates for healthy politics. It was behind …
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Marine safety concerns raised again as over 30 die on unsafe cruise boat Kampala, Uganda | IAN KATUSIIME AND FLAVIA NASSAKA | On the evening of Nov. 24, news filtered through about a boat that had sunk on Lake Victoria. Nothing unusual, it appeared, since tiny rickety fishing vessels sink often on Ugandan …
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Kampala, Uganda | IAN KATUSIIME | The death of Dickens Okello,an 11-year-old boy, on Nov. 12 in the northeastern districtof Lira appears to have ignited tensions between Ugandans and the Asian community in the area. Observers say the death, which sparked the recent clashes, was the tipping point of tensions …
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Investment agency is hunting for a new ED as it waits for IGG report on restructuring Kampala, Uganda | IAN KATUSIIME | After making a detailed presentation about investment licensing at a breakfast meeting, Basil Ajer, the Acting Executive Director of Uganda Investment Authority (UIA), held his breath and said he …
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Activists target media in fight to repeal sections of prevention and control Act Kampala, Uganda | IAN KATUSIIME | Rosemary Namubiru, a nurse, was in 2014 sentenced to three years in jail for criminal negligence over what seemed a potential infection of a baby with HIV the virus that causes AIDS. …
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Busy customers will no longer have to drive to markets for foodstuffs Kampala, Uganda | IAN KATUSIIME | A new app to be launched next month will boost the fortunes of market women who operate in areas like Nakawa, Kalerwe, Ntinda and Nakasero. The app is meant to eliminate the role …
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Kampala, Uganda | IAN KATUSIIME | MTN Uganda has started its six month long campaign to celebrate its 20th anniversary with an Expo that thrilled revellers with artiste performances, a circus, robotics, fireworks display and a special production from renowned Uganda playwright Alex Mukulu. Lillian Mbabazi, Jose Chameleone, comedian Salvador Idringi …
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Why the weakest link for them are unfulfilled government promises Kampala, Uganda | IAN KATUSIIME | Just before death struck Bukalasi village on Oct.11, there was a prolonged afternoon drizzle. It was the light type, and easily ignored by residents who are used to heavier rain. Bududa is generally rain country …
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Kampala, Uganda | IAN KATUSIIME | It was a night of glory for Stanbic Bank when Samuel Fredrick Mwogeza, the Chief Financial Officer won top honours at the 2018 CFO Awards on Oct. 18 at a ceremony held at Kampala Serena Hotel. Mwogeza scooped the CFO of the Year and Strategy Execution …
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Study says child’s background does not affect performance in school Kampala, Uganda | IAN KATUSIIME | A new report by UK’s Department for International Development (DFID) in Nigeria shows full equality of learning in Bridge schools’ classrooms, regardless of a child’s socioeconomic background. The report was based on Bridge schools in …
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