Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government of Uganda through the Consulate in Guangzhou in China commenced voluntary registration of Ugandans visiting or residing in China. The registration, happening online is engineered by the Consulate General of Uganda in Guangzhou H.E Judyth Nsababera with the help of a Ugandan PhD …
Read More »DPF’s assets increase by 15% to Shs1.15trillion
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s Deposit Protection Fund has recorded a 15% surge in assets to Shs 1.15 trillion for the year ended June 2022, with investments held in government treasury bills and treasury bonds. Financial results released on Jan.31 show that the fund’s surplus and reserves account increased …
Read More »NPA proposes central collection of all fees in public schools
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Planning Authority (NPA) has put forward new, radical suggestions in the midst of the ongoing debate surrounding the ever-increasing fees and related charges, more so in public and government-aided schools. The National Planning Authority, responsible for advising the government on policies for the …
Read More »Why Kasese school administrators, parents want gov’t to introduce fees ceiling
Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | School administrators and parents in Kasese district are proposing to government to consider putting up a school fees ceiling rather than stopping schools from increasing learner’s fees. They argue that the “directive” stopping schools from increasing fees does not put into context the fact that …
Read More »Gov’t sued for illegal extension of Aswa ranch boundaries
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Acholi Cultural Institution and Members of Parliament under their umbrella body, the Acholi Parliamentary Group (APG) have sued the government over allegations of illegal extension of Aswa Ranch boundaries. The plaintiffs led by the APG secretary for lands, investment, and infrastructure also Nwoya County …
Read More »India govt directs TV channels to show programs on public themes
New Delhi, India | Xinhua | India’s Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Monday issued fresh guidelines directing private broadcasters to undertake public service broadcasting for 30 minutes every day. According to the guidelines, the content needs not be of 30 minutes at a stretch and could be spread …
Read More »Government to ensure workforce acquires appropriate digital skills
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government through the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance reiterated its commitment towards re-skilling and up-skilling the government workforce to acquire appropriate digital skills to support e-government service delivery. The remarks were made as the Ministry signed a Memorandum of Understanding with International Computer …
Read More »Kenya Airways stays off NSE as government hunts for buyer
The airline’s shares will stay off the NSE for another 12 months as the airline restructures ahead of a potential sale Kampala, Uganda | Leo Komminoth | Kenya Airways shares have been suspended from trading for an additional year from 5 January, according to a statement from the Nairobi Stock Exchange. The …
Read More »Government to close Uganda’s consulate in Dubai
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ministry of Foreign Affairs disclosed to legislators sitting in the Foreign Affairs Committee of Parliament that they may have to close the Ugandan consulate in Dubai and replace it with a liaison office. The officials led by the state minister for Regional Affairs John Mulimba …
Read More »Government must urgently address road accidents
Since responsibility to ensure safety of road users is on the government, victims action against it can succeed COMMENT | Michael Aboneka | Road accidents are on the rise like never before and it is important for us to interrogate the major causes. This is not the first time we are raising …
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