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12 Aug

Uganda Army Neutralizes Two Jie Warriors in Abim District

Reporter0 CommentsAfricaAK47, Uganda

Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) at Kailong Dam, Chamokok Sub County, Abim District, killed two Jie warriors. The operation, executed by the 85 Battalion of the 507 Brigade under the 5 Infantry Division, also resulted in the recovery of stolen items. The UPDF troops, acting on intelligence, ambushed a group of five Jie warriors who had stolen a bull from Agonga Village in Alekele Sub County. The confrontation led to the killing of two of the warriors, while the remaining three managed to flee. Recovered items include an AK-47 sub-machine gun (serial number 19522) with three rounds of ammunition, a…

30 Jul

EABL Records Strong Topline & Operating Profit Growth in a Challenging Market

Reporter0 CommentsBusinessBeer, East Africa Breweries Limited (EABL), Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda

EABL reported net sales of Kshs 124.1 billion and Operating profit excluding FX of Kshs 28.8 billion representing an impressive double-digit growth of 13 percent and 10 percent respectively, against the prior year. This was attributable to volume growth of 1 percent led by Beer (+9 percent), strategic pricing, a strong portfolio boosted by disruptive innovation, solid commercial execution, and supply productivity. Growth was recorded across its three core markets with Kenya at 15 percent, Uganda 12 percent and Tanzania 9 percent whilst beer and spirits also grew by 12 percent and 14 percent respectively. EABL achieved these results on…

27 Jul

Norway Closes Embassy in Uganda After 19 Years of Diplomatic Presence

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Norway has officially closed its embassy in Uganda, marking the end of a 19-year diplomatic presence in the East African country. The embassy announced the closure on its official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Friday, sharing that the Norwegian flag had been formally lowered. “It is with mixed emotions as we lower the Norwegian flag for the last time. The Embassy is now closed, but Norway remains engaged in Uganda,” the embassy posted. The lowered flag was handed to Norwegian Ambassador to Uganda Kristin Hermansen. According to the embassy, the flag was first raised in Uganda in 2005. In 2005,…

27 Jul

Uganda: Children’s Parliament calls for end to hunger, malnutrition

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The second National Children's Parliament has proposed agricultural development and sensitisation as a strategy to address the hunger and malnutrition crisis in the country. The Children’s Parliament sat on Friday, 26 July 2024, at Parliament House under the theme “A call to end child hunger and malnutrition,” where Ms Catherine Nanono was elected Speaker. During the session, a motion on ending hunger and malnutrition was debated, with many speakers calling for policy reforms, sensitisation, and development to eradicate hunger and malnutrition. Gift Oliver Acheng, a pupil who represented Abim constituency, said poverty and ignorance are the leading causes of malnutrition…

26 Jul

Rwanda: Northern Corridor Meetings Mark Significant Progress in Regional Integration

admin0 CommentsAfricaKenya, Kigali, Rwanda, Uganda

The second day of the ongoing Northern Corridor Integration Projects (NCIPs) meetings at the Radisson Blue Hotel in Kigali, Rwanda, has marked a pivotal moment in the implementation of directives from the 14th NCIPs Heads of State Summit. The meetings focused on the Single Customs Territory (SCT) and the Immigration, Tourism, Trade, Labour, and Services (ITTLS) cluster. The ITTLS cluster meetings produced recommendations aimed at expediting the implementation of East African Community (EAC) directives to accelerate regional development. A follow-up meeting is scheduled for September 2024 to finalize updates before the 15th Summit. Partner States are to reconstitute their ITTLS…

21 Jul

Alan Kasujja: Ugandan Youth Feel Disregarded and Unseen

Alan Kasujja0 CommentsOpinionsAllan Kasuja, Uganda, Yoweri Museveni

I am a life long student of Ugandan President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni. I have a deep understanding of his thinking and Andrew Mwenda says I cut him some slack because of the compromises he has to make to keep Uganda going. I disagree. Anyway- for the first time, I have serious questions about Mzee’s grasp of what Uganda’s young people are saying. You can’t tell them that “we are wealth creators and you should either join us or get out of our way” They want to create wealth too. They are desperate to join. But they feel unseen, unheard and…

20 Jul

President Museveni to Address the Nation on Wealth Creation Tonight

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President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda is set to address the nation this evening at 8 pm on the critical topic of wealth creation. This address is part of a series of addresses aimed at providing insights and strategies for enhancing the economic well-being of Ugandans. The President's address is highly anticipated as it comes at a time when the country is navigating economic challenges and opportunities for growth. The series aims to engage citizens and provide them with practical guidance on improving their economic circumstances. During his previous addresses, President Museveni has emphasized the importance of innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustainable…

16 Jul

President Museveni Signs 19 Bills into Law

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President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda has signed 19 bills into law. This development marks a major step in the country’s legislative and governance processes, reflecting the government's commitment to implementing a wide range of policies and regulations across various sectors. The signing ceremony, which took place at the State House in Entebbe, was attended by key government officials and lawmakers. President Museveni emphasized the importance of these new laws in enhancing the country's legal framework and addressing critical issues that impact the lives of Ugandans. They are: The Anti-Money Laundering (Amendment) Bill, 2023. The Business Facilitation (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill, 2023.…

10 Jul

Uganda: Fighting Ebola in the line of duty

admin0 CommentsHealthMinistry of Health, Uganda, World Health Organization (WHO)

Mr. and Mrs. Kintu* are among the few medical personnel that contracted Ebola virus disease while in the line of duty in 2022. Fortunately, the timely and aggressive medical care that they received while admitted in the Ebola Treatment Unit (ETU) coupled with mutual support saved their lives. At the end of 2022, a patient visited the couple's clinic with body pain and headache. After several laboratory tests, he was prescribed anti-malaria medication and sent home. He returned the next day looking even worse. On the third day, he got a nosebleed, which prompted the couple to refer him to…

09 Jul

Huawei to Establish Digital Village Prototype in Uganda

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Huawei has announced plans to set up a Digital Village prototype in Butaleja, Eastern Uganda, aimed at promoting the uptake of ICT in rural areas, particularly in education and business processes. This initiative was unveiled during a meeting between Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni and a Huawei delegation led by Gao Hover, the President of Huawei Sub-Saharan Africa, at the National Leadership Institute (NALI) in Kyankwanzi. President Museveni expressed his support for the project, stating, "Please go ahead with the project, and I will come myself to commission the smart village." Hover emphasized that "Huawei is committed to accelerating Uganda’s digital…