Rukungiri, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has donated 300 million Shillings to the Bonabagagawale-Nyekundiire Group to support farmers and older needy persons. Nyekundiire has over 180,000 members drawn from six districts which include Rukungiri, Rukiga, Ntungamo, Rubanda, Kabale and Kisoro. Peace Rugambwa Twinamatsiko, Nyekundiire Chairperson said Museveni’s 300 …
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Kampala, Uganda | Xinhua | Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has called on the international community to increase logistical support for the East African country to address the escalating refugee crisis. Museveni made the call on Wednesday during a meeting with visiting United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Filippo Grandi …
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KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | The President of International Olympic Committee (IOC), Thomas Bach, has recognized the effort of Uganda’s president to contribute to the growth of sports by awarding him a medal. Bach awarded President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni an honorary gold medal during his Wednesday visit to the State …
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The big problem for the parasites seems to be the unstoppable growth of Uganda’s economy COMMENT | YOWERI KAGUTA MUSEVENI | My social media team has drawn my attention to social media stories that are partially true but also false and malicious. It is true that, on my orders, after …
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Kwania, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Religious leaders in the Diocese of West Lango have been encouraged to focus on prosperity and the implementation of government programs to improve the welfare of their followers, instead of solely emphasizing religious teachings. This message was delivered by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni during a …
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Kyegegwa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has stayed the eviction of more than 130,000 people in Kyegegwa District. The President issued the directive on Friday while meeting leaders and residents of Kyegegwa District at Nsooba Primary School playground. The land in question measures 48 square miles in …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has implored investors to take advantage of Uganda’s economic potential and boost its exports. During a meeting at State Lodge, Nakasero, the President said he was very happy with the meeting. “You are most welcome here in Uganda. This is …
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KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni and his visiting Central African Republic (CAR) counterpart Faustin-Archange Touadera have held talks aimed at developing transport infrastructure linking the two countries. Museveni on Wednesday told a public rally at celebrations to mark Uganda’s 62nd independence anniversary that the CAR could …
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Busia, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has emphasized that while his government is implementing measures to lift people out of poverty, it is unrealistic for citizens to expect the government to employ everyone. According to Museveni, government jobs are structured with limited vacancies, offering far fewer positions …
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BUSIA, Uganda | Xinhua | Uganda on Wednesday celebrated 62 years of independence from British colonial rule, with President Yoweri Museveni calling for wealth creation. During the celebration held in the eastern Ugandan district of Busia, Museveni emphasized value addition to agricultural products. “The problem with Africa and other colonies …
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