The Uganda Biotechnology and Bio safety Consortium (UBBC) has called on Parliament to pass the GMO bill before its expiry this month. “There is no technology without side effects, neither have I had anyone dying of genetically modified goods. All we want is a regulatory system to measure what is …
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Andrew Rugasira has warned that the difficulty in registering businesses in Uganda causes preference by many for informality in the economy. He said the entrepreneurial spirit is present among many Ugandans, but is undermined by many unnecessary obstacles, including that it takes up to 27 days to register a business. …
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Government has warned media houses giving live coverage to the Forum for Democratic Change “defiance” campaign will have their licenses revoked. Minister of Information and National Guidance Jim Muhwezi briefed the press about the cabinet decision today. He said the defiance campaign was declared illegal by court and should be …
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The current Cabinet brought our country to near middle status President Yoweri Museveni on Wednesday held a special luncheon for the outgoing Cabinet, describing it as ‘tremendous’ and one, which almost took Uganda to a middle income status. According to a report from State House, Museveni hosted the ministers …
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The Electoral Commission today confirmed all is set for residual elections of Local government councils May 31, 2016 in 109 districts. The commission has set aside sh5 billion to fund the elections. The chairperson Electoral Commission Badru Kiggundu released the approved programme on residual elections in May, starting with nominations …
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Report exposes rich professionals, government officials not paying income tax. URA now plans to tax better, not more. Do you often transfer large sums of money in banks, drive a posh car, live in a palace, buy land often, travel abroad often and travel either business or First Class? Are …
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By Ian Ortega and Elizabeth Birabwa A study conducted by Economic Policy Research Centre (EPRC) has revealed that PEAS schools are outperforming those under the USE Programme. Promoting Equality in African Schools (PEAS) is a charity that builds and runs low cost-private secondary schools in Uganda and Zambia. According to …
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By UPL co ug Vipers 1 KCCA 0 Ibrahim Saddam Juma earned Vipers maximum points against rivals Express with a late strike in a fiercely contested league match at Buikwe on Tuesday. Both sides went into the game fully aware that nothing short of maximum points will leave their title …
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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has hailed Uganda on infrastructure development as well as efforts to contain inflation amidst challenges of high exchange rates and fluctuating prices. In its latest report “Recent development’s and prospects, Uganda’s Economic Buffers”, the IMF says Uganda is relatively high on growth, low on inflation, …
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Inspector General of Police Kale Kayihura today launched an operation in the suburbs of Kampala to rid the city of a group known as Kifeesi, that have been accused of involvement in criminal activities. Kayihura, accompanied by journalists, combed several areas, starting at Conrad Street at the ROCO construction premises. …
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