Blog – Page 15 – Nomad Press

30 Aug

Uganda to Host Conference on Tax Incentives and Policies for Investors

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The Ministry of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development has announced a significant conference on tax incentives, policies, and administration for Ugandan investors, scheduled for September 4, 2024, at Hotel Africana in Kampala. This event is a key part of the government's ongoing efforts to stimulate investment and drive economic growth across the country. The conference will gather a wide range of stakeholders, including policymakers, investors, and members of the business community, to engage in discussions on the current tax framework and its impact on Uganda's economic development. The event will feature a comprehensive review of the nation's existing tax policies,…

30 Aug

Sports Committee to impose a Kshs. 500,000 fine on Sports PS Peter Tum for Skipping Accountability Meetings

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The National Assembly Committee on Sports has issued a stern warning to Sports Principal Secretary Peter Tum, threatening to impose a Kshs. 500,000 fine over his repeated absence from crucial accountability meetings. The meetings were intended to address delays in the establishment of Sports Academies and the completion of stadium construction, among other key issues. The Committee, chaired by Webuye West MP Hon. Dan Wanyama, expressed its frustration today after Tum skipped a meeting for the fourth time. According to Wanyama, the PS had sent a last-minute communication stating that he would be unable to attend due to unavoidable circumstances.…

30 Aug

Macondo Literary Festival Announces Lineup for Fourth Edition: “The Sea is History”

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The fourth edition of the Macondo Literary Festival, titled "The Sea is History," is set to feature a diverse lineup of authors and artists from Africa, India, Brazil, and beyond. The festival, which is organized by the Macondo Book Society, will take place in September and is dedicated to exploring African histories and futures through literature. This year, the event will broaden its focus to include the Indian Ocean worlds, reflecting Africa's deep historical ties with these regions. In a recent announcement on its website and social media channels, the Macondo Book Society revealed that nine international authors, along with…

30 Aug

Mandera Leaders Convene Two-Day Peace Meeting in Banissa Amid Ongoing Clan Clashes

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Leaders from Mandera County held a crucial two-day peace meeting in Banissa Subcounty following a series of violent clan clashes that have recently plagued the region. The clashes, which initially erupted in a village on the Ethiopian side of the Kenya-Ethiopia border, quickly escalated, spilling over into Banisa in Mandera County. The violence, which occurred on multiple occasions this week, has tragically resulted in the loss of lives, heightening tensions among local communities. The leaders, deeply concerned by the escalating situation, met with the local community to address the urgent need for peace and to seek solutions to prevent further…

30 Aug

NACADA Issues Warning on Dangers of Alcohol and Drug Use as Students Return to School

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The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has raised an urgent alert concerning the rising risks of alcohol and drug abuse among students as they return to school. The warning follows a recent viral video showing students being dangerously transported in a public service vehicle, raising concerns about their exposure to substance abuse during transit. In an official statement, NACADA emphasized that both private and public vehicles have become potential hotspots for the distribution and consumption of alcohol and drugs, particularly during this critical period of student travel. The authority highlighted that students are under…

29 Aug

US – Ghana Sign a Nuclear Energy Agreement

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At the U.S.-Africa Nuclear Energy Summit in Nairobi, Kenya, a significant milestone was reached in civil nuclear cooperation between the United States and Ghana. Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security, Bonnie Jenkins, joined by U.S. Department of Energy Deputy Assistant Secretary Aleshia Duncan, Ghana's Deputy Minister of Energy Collins Adomako-Mensah, and Ghana Ministry of Energy Chief Director Wilhelmina Asamoah, witnessed the signing of a commercial agreement between Nuclear Power Ghana (NPG) and Regnum Technology Group. This agreement marks a pivotal advancement in the collaboration between U.S. and Ghanaian civil nuclear industries. The agreement centers on a…

29 Aug

Museveni to resolve compensation woes of Northern Uganda war claimants

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President Yoweri Museveni has given the people of Northern Uganda reassurance that he will resolve the impasse in compensating war claimants in the region. “I will call a meeting and discuss with area Members of Parliament, Ministers and elders in the area. I heard that some of the money was initially taken by lawyers; so many problems but we are committed,” Museveni said. He made the commitment while opening the regional plenary sittings at the Kaunda Grounds in Gulu City on Thursday, 29 August 2024. According to the Deputy Attorney General, Jackson Kafuuzi, Shs2 trillion is required for compensation of…

27 Aug

Seller’s Grief: An Emerging Category of Risk in Real Estate

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This article will emphasize an idea that has far too long escaped real estate buyers and their legal representatives. It explores what is at stake when the emotional experience that the seller has been through, leading to them disposing of the property, informs the seller's attitude to the transaction, thereby positioning it as a specific category of risk. In real estate, this emotional undercurrent can be understood through a concept we might call seller's grief. Grief is frequently linked to the sorrow we feel when we lose someone with whom we had a deep connection, but it extends beyond that.…

27 Aug

Eliud Owalo Meets with Public Service Performance Management Unit to Strengthen Government Accountability

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Eliud Owalo, Deputy Chief of Staff responsible for Performance and Delivery Management in Government, held an early morning meeting today with the Public Service Performance Management Unit, signaling the government's commitment to enhancing accountability and efficiency across all levels. The meeting, which was led by the Secretary for Performance Contracting, Joshua Mwiranga, focused on the 5th Administration's strategy to institutionalize performance management and contracting throughout the government. Owalo emphasized that the administration, under the leadership of President Dr. William Samoei Ruto, is determined to implement these mechanisms down to individual scorecards to ensure that every public servant is held accountable…

27 Aug

President Ruto Launches Raila Odinga’s Bid for African Union Commission Chairmanship

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In a grand ceremony held at State House, Nairobi, President William Ruto officially launched Raila Odinga’s bid for the African Union Commission (AUC) Chairmanship. The event, marked by vibrant displays of support and unity, was attended by several high-profile African leaders, including Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu, Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni, and South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir. Former Presidents Jakaya Kikwete of Tanzania and Olusegun Obasanjo of Nigeria were also in attendance, adding to the event's significance. Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame, though absent, was represented by Minister of State in charge of Regional Cooperation, James Kabarebe. In his address, President…