In the wake of COVID-19 global pandemic lockdown, the government has started distributing food to its people. The Prime Minister Hon. Ruhakana Rugunda flagged of the relief food distribution drive to vulnerable people of Kampala earlier this week. The food is aimed at helping over the lockdown caused by the deadly disease caused by Coronavirus.
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The Government of Uganda through National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) in partnership with Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) are installing hundreds of hand washing points to promote hand washing in Kampala Metropolitan area and other towns across Uganda. “We shall be sharing the location of the water points”. The handswashing points have soap and […]
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The Minister of Health Hon. Jane Ruth Aceng has confirmed that a Ugandan aged 36 has been confirmed as the first case of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Uganda. The 36 year old had traveled to Dubai four days ago for a business trip and is a resident of Kibuli in Kampala. The government of Uganda reassures […]
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The Permanent Secretary (PS) Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries Mr. Pius Wakabi Kasajja has given to the public updates on desert locusts control operations in Eastern and northern Uganda. This was at the Ministry’s offices in Entebbe. Five weeks ago, Uganda was invaded by Desert Locusts from neighbouring Kenya through Amudat and to-date […]
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The UK-Africa Investment Summit held in London on 20th January laid the foundation for new partnerships between the UK and African nations based on trade, investment, shared values and mutual interest. Billions of pounds of new commercial deals were announced, highlighting the strength of the UK’s offer and existing relationship with Africa. Deals signed between […]
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The Government of Uganda through National Water and Sewerage Corporation has taken over piped water supply operations in Rwamwanje-Kamwenge district. This follows the signing of an MOU between the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and NWSC to provide reliable water supply to over 84,000 refugees and local Ugandans in the area. UNHCR representative in […]
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The Minister of State for Finance incharge of Investment Hon Anite Evelyn, Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) board member Morrison Rwakakamba and Hon. Mike Mukula have said the Fuel Storage Terminal and Transport System under construction at Bugiri-Bukasa will ease fuel transportation between Uganda and Kenya. The Minister together with Capt. Mike Mukula, the chairman of […]
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The government through parliament and cabinet is planning to impose strict regulations on alcohol consumption in the country. The proposed bill if passed into the law will force bars to close by midnight strictly. Uganda has no alcohol regulations at the moment and people can drink until they get tired. The minister of Health Dr. […]
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As you may recall, there were mixed reactions to the enactment of the Anti-Pornography Act, 2014. The Anti-Pornography law was intended to deal with pornographic material which is corrupting public morals and fanning dangerous sexual behaviors. However, the definition of pornography seems to have been narrowed by some to a ban of short skirts and […]
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