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Sardine Shortage Hits Homa Bay Fish Market as Ugandan-Kenyan Clashes Disrupt Supply
08 Sep

Sardine Shortage Hits Homa Bay Fish Market as Ugandan-Kenyan Clashes Disrupt Supply

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Women traders at the Homa Bay fish market are facing a severe shortage of sardines (omena) due to ongoing clashes between Ugandan police and Kenyan fishermen. The disruption has led to a sharp increase in prices, with sardine costs doubling over recent weeks. Traders report that the amount of sardines they used to purchase for Sh1,000 now costs Sh2,000, severely cutting into their profits. Many traders are struggling to meet customer demand, resulting in growing frustration across the market. The affected traders are calling on the government to intervene swiftly to restore normal trade conditions and stabilize prices. They urge…
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Uganda to Host Conference on Tax Incentives and Policies for Investors
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,…
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Museveni to resolve compensation woes of Northern Uganda war claimants
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…
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Uganda and DRC Commit to Strengthening Fisheries Management
24 Aug

Uganda and DRC Commit to Strengthening Fisheries Management

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Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have reaffirmed their commitment to the sustainable management of shared fisheries resources in Lakes Edward and Albert. During the third Council of Ministers (CoM) meeting held today, both nations approved the workplan and budget for the Bilateral Fisheries and Aquaculture Organisation (BFA) for the fiscal year 2024-2025. This meeting marks another significant milestone in the ongoing collaboration between the two countries, building on the foundation laid during the 7th Joint Permanent Commission (JPC) session in 2018, where the Bilateral Fisheries Agreement was signed. This agreement established a framework for the joint management…
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Uganda’s Flagship Oil and Gas Projects Making Significant Progress
21 Aug

Uganda’s Flagship Oil and Gas Projects Making Significant Progress

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Uganda's ambitious oil and gas sector is steadily advancing towards commercial production, following the landmark Final Investment Decision (FID) made in 2022 by joint venture partners—TotalEnergies E&P Uganda, China National Offshore Oil Company (CNOOC) Uganda Ltd, and Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC). This major milestone set in motion several flagship projects in both the upstream and midstream sectors, with a combined investment exceeding US $20 billion. In the upstream sector, Uganda is making strides in both exploration and production. The government continues its efforts to discover new petroleum resources and enhance the existing reserves, which currently stand at 6.5 billion…
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Uganda, South Sudan and CAR Destroy Three LRA Camps in Central African Republic
20 Aug

Uganda, South Sudan and CAR Destroy Three LRA Camps in Central African Republic

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Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) commandos, in collaboration with South Sudan People's Defence Forces (SSPDF) and Central African Republic (CAR) security forces, launched a successful offensive against three camps of the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) in the Central African Republic. The operation, carried out east of Sam Ouanja, led to the complete destruction of the camps and the capture of valuable equipment. The coordinated effort marks a major step in the ongoing efforts to dismantle the remnants of the LRA, a notorious rebel group led by Joseph Kony. The LRA, once responsible for widespread atrocities across parts of Uganda, South…
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Uganda Launches Major National Identity Card Enrolment and Renewal Drive
17 Aug

Uganda Launches Major National Identity Card Enrolment and Renewal Drive

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The Ugandan government has announced the launch of a nationwide mass enrolment and renewal exercise for National Identity Cards (NIDs), targeting 17.2 million unregistered Ugandans and the renewal of 15.8 million existing NIDs. This extensive exercise, spearheaded by the Ministry of Internal Affairs, will deploy 13,000 personnel across 10,717 parishes nationwide. Key preparations have been underway since February, including a rigorous selection process for the required workforce, system reviews, and the procurement of advanced biometric registration kits. The new system, expected to be operational by October 15, 2024, will feature modernized equipment such as solar-powered kits with iris scanners. In…
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Uganda: Minister tasked on stalled electricity projects
17 Aug

Uganda: Minister tasked on stalled electricity projects

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Parliament has instructed the Minister for Energy and Minerals Development, Hon. Ruth Nankabirwa to explain the fate of electricity transmission lines constructed in the past years that have not yet been powered. The delayed connectivity, according to MPs, has become a contentious matter with the business community suffering losses. “In Kyetume Parish, the leading tomato growing area in Mubende District, business is affected because of power crisis; an investor was interested in setting up a factory to preserve tomatoes but declined due to lack of electricity, and as a result tomatoes go bad,” said Hon. Ronald Kanyike (NUP, Bukoto East…
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President Museveni And King Mswati III Call For A Unified African Market And Political Federation
15 Aug

President Museveni And King Mswati III Call For A Unified African Market And Political Federation

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President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and the First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Maama Janet Museveni have today welcomed the King of Eswatini, His Majesty, Mswati III at Entebbe International Airport. His Majesty, Mswati III who is in Uganda for a three-day State Visit at the invitation of President Museveni was accompanied by his wife, Queen Inkhosikati Make Lamashwama and other high-level delegates. At Entebbe International Airport, President Museveni was flanked by Ministers and service chiefs. Upon arrival, the visiting King was accorded a 21-gun salute and inspected a guard of honour mounted by the Uganda People’s Defence Forces…
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President Museveni Urges Ugandans to Utilise Local Council Systems to Demand Accountability From Leaders
14 Aug

President Museveni Urges Ugandans to Utilise Local Council Systems to Demand Accountability From Leaders

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According to the President, through proper usage of the systems, citizens are able to demand accountability from their leaders as far as government programs like the Parish Development Model (PDM) and Emyooga are concerned. “NRM has empowered Ugandans with the strength to catch thieves, but you are not utilising the system. We included LCI, LCII, LCIII and LC 5 to the administration to create a layer that would check on the misappropriation of funds and the stealing of drugs from hospitals. Use the LC system to demand accountability on government programs in your area,” he advised. President Museveni made the…
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