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Dr. Sudhir to Deliver Keynote Speech at UK-Africa Business Forum in London

Uganda’s wealthiest businessman and chairman of the Ruparelia Group, Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia, is set to deliver a keynote address at the 15th UK-Africa Business, Trade & Investment Summit at the prestigious Royal Horseguards Hotel in London on September 12, 2025. The summit,

June 19, 2025

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Amb. Quillino Bamwine Leads Eswatini Delegation in Exploring Uganda’s Local Governance and Cultural Heritage

Uganda’s Ministry of Local Government continues to shine as a model of governance excellence, attracting attention and praise from international counterparts. Recently, a delegation from the Tinkhundla Administration and Development Ministry in Eswatini visited Uganda to learn from their local government systems.

May 13, 2024

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CDF General Kainerugaba Lectures Officer Cadets On Servant Leadership

The chief of Defence Forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba delivered a lecture on servant leadership to Officer Cadets of Intake 18/long at the Basic Military Training School, Kaweweta, Nakaseke District. General Kainerugaba, also the Senior Presidential Advisor – Special Operations, reminded them that

May 12, 2024

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Al-Mustafa Islamic College Holds 4th Graduation Empowering Youth Through Vocational Skilling

The 4th Graduation Ceremony of Al-Mustafa Islamic College in Kyengera, Wakiso district, was a momentous event marked by esteemed guests and significant achievements. Members of the diplomatic Corps, Ministers, Members of Parliament, academicians, religious leaders, and opinion leaders convened to witness the

May 9, 2024

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MPs Reject Tax Exemption On Bujagali Hydro Power Project

A proposal by government to exempt the Bujagali Hydro Power project from income tax has been rejected by lawmakers who instead demanded for a report of the Auditor General on the project. The decision was reached at during the plenary sitting on

May 8, 2024

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Speaker Among Hosts New Japanese Envoy Takuya

Speaker Anita Among has met the new Japanese Ambassador to Uganda, HE Sasayama Takuya and top on the agenda was deepening bilateral cooperation with focus on technology and infrastructure. Among applauded the Japanese for the nearly 62 years of development cooperation which

May 8, 2024

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In Trouble: Embattled City Businessman Asiimwe Faces Jail As Chief Magistrate Ponders To Cancel Bail

The Chief Magistrate – Buganda Road, His Worship Ronald Kayizzi issued a strong warning to city businessman and company director at Taifa Partners Limited, Emmanuel Asiimwe for raising unlimited excuses that result into jumping court sessions. Asiimwe, who is accused of forging

May 3, 2024

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UK Malicious Sanctions Won’t Arm-twist Speaker Among to Support Homosexuality-Parliament

Parliament of Uganda on Tuesday dismissed new UK sanctions targeting speaker of parliament over alleged corruption saying the UK government should avoid trying to arm-twist Ugandan decision makers to align with their value system, especially on homosexuality. A statement issued on the United

April 30, 2024

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Works Minister Gen Katumba Decries Inadequate Funding For Road Construction Projects

In a significant shift in infrastructure strategy, the government will now have renewed focus on the maintenance of existing roads over construction of new ones. This decision comes amidst reduced allocations of funds and inadequate releases, which have led to a substantial

April 28, 2024

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Just In: Kanyamunyu Freed From Luzira Prison After Serving 3 Years

City business man Matthew Kanyamunyu has been set free from Luzira prison after serving his sentence for shooting dead child rights activist, Kenneth Akena in 2016. Mr Kanyamunyu was sentenced to five years and one month in prison but he has managed

April 12, 2024

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MPs Decry Dilapidated State Of Uganda’s Foreign Mission Structures

Members of Parliament have decried the deplorable state of Uganda’s foreign missions which are characterised by dilapidated infrastructure and transport deficiencies. The MPs were debating the report of the Committee on Foreign Affairs on the Ministerial Policy Statements for the Ministry of

April 12, 2024

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