The Explore Uganda -The Pearl of Africa campaign was launched by President Museveni in 2022, with the aim of revamping the country’s tourism sector which was greatly affected by the covid-19 pandemic.
Read more ...David Aggrey Kibenge the Permanent Secretary Ministry of Gender, says that although the cabinet had approved up to 5 billion Shillings annually the ministry only receives 120 million Shillings a year.
Read more ...His lawyer Benjamin Katana told the Commission that Kyagulanyi was attending to party duties and could not appear.
Read more ...As part of the event, over 1000 trees were planted to support the reforestation of Mabira Forest, which is one of Uganda's vital biodiversity hotspots. Biodiversity encompasses the rich variety of living organisms in all ecosystems, including those found in water, land, and other environmental habitats.
Read more ...According to the order paper, today's sitting was to receive performance reports for the last financial year, and half of the current one from the different directorates, it was also supposed to customize the house’s standard rules of procedure.
Read more ...Patrick Ayota, the acting Managing Director of NSSF, stated that this initiative is part of their corporate social responsibility policy, focusing on health, education, youth, and underprivileged groups. Ayota expressed optimism in raising the targeted amount, as some partners have already started contributing and others are expected to join the effort.
Read more ...Uthman Kalemba, a truck driver transporting produce from Tanzania, stated that the diversion has increased the transport fare from 317,750 shillings to 341,000 shillings per tonne.
Read more ...According to Anyakun, the changing climate patterns must be everybody’s concern, and there is a need for concerted efforts.
Read more ...In the New Taxi Park, the transporters say the passenger turn-up has been low since Thursday, which has affected their incomes and survival.
Read more ...After examining the contracts, the CEC identified several irregularities, which were presented to the council during a special session on Wednesday for discussion and action. One of the issues raised was the allocation of Shillings14.3 billion for the removal and alteration of sewage, underground cable, and electricity linings, which is not the responsibility of the authority.
Read more ...The firefighting system, which has been commissioned, has a 173 cubic meter water supply underground tank and is powered by solar, hydro, and a diesel standby generator.
Read more ...The decision to create this new body has come at a time when the government, is rationalizing many of its agencies, which are duplicating roles to cut expenditure, but the minister urged that this was an exceptional case.
Read more ...Though solar-powered solutions are looked at as more reliable answers to several challenges in the various sectors, as well as a relevant response to the climate change crisis, for various reasons, their uptake is still low countrywide.
Read more ...During this period, public transporters requested more sensitization and preparation time. As this was granted, the transporters complained about the lack of dumping grounds in their parks, while NEMA directed all petrol stations to provide properly labeled dumping facilities for motorists to dump trash from their in-car littering bins.
Read more ...Nyiracyiza noted that the preparatory works for the project are currently ongoing, and various contractors have already been awarded and are on the job.
Read more ...Currently, UWA reports that over 30 concessions have been signed to provide accommodation, recreation, and collaborative management services.
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