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A total number of 535 staff members have this afternoon graduated in Practically Acquired Skills (PAS) at the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) Vocational Skills Development Facility (VSDF) located in Ggaba, one of the outskirts of Kampala City. The graduation ceremony was presided over by the Minister of Water and Environment Hon. Sam Cheptoris, the Board and Management of NWSC, led by Engineer Badru Kigundu and the Managing Director Eng. Silver Mugisha. The graduates completed training in industrial plumbing, industrial electro-mechanical installation, welding, and Heavy Equipment Operations. National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) established the VSDF in 2013 after…
The National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Kingdom of Rwenzururu to promote transformational agriculture, aimed at the socio-economical uplifting communities in the Rwenzori region. The partnership is a strategic alliance focused on enhancing the dissemination and adoption of technologies, innovations, and management practices (TIMPs) generated by NARO. The Omusinga (King) Charles Wesley Mumbere, while witnessing the signing event held at Rwenzori International Hotel in Kasese town, described the partnership as a significant milestone in the journey towards fostering collaboration, innovation, and development of the communities in Rwenzori sub region and beyond. “To NARO,…
Despite prolonged trader strikes over EFRIS, Uganda’s private sector saw a strengthening of demand after a brief weakness the previous month, with the April headline Stanbic Purchasing Managers’ Index (Stanbic PMI) crossing over into positive territory from 49.3 to 52.6. Readings below 50.0 reflect a deterioration of business sentiment. Christopher Legilisho, Economist at Stanbic Bank said the renewed expansion reflected growth in output and new orders, as demand conditions strengthened amid a brief weakness in the previous survey period. “Greater new business stimulated increased purchasing activity and efforts to build inventories. At the same time, we note that Ugandan businesses…
Mixed reactions rocked the August House as Opposition Members of Parliament Hon. Ibrahim Ssemujju (Kira Municipality), Mathias Mpuuga (Nyendo Mukungwe Division) and Yusuf Nsibambi (Mawokota South) exposed another dubious trick to put tax payer’s money to waste. According to the Minority report presented by Hon. Nganda, it was revealed that the Shs578.4Bn for DEI Bio Pharma Ltd has been diverted from the Shs666Bn that Treasury Operations had earmarked to pay part of Uganda’s debt obligation to Bank of Uganda. Ssemujju revealed that this is another way to waste reources like the billions of money lost in the Lubowa hospital deal.…
The March 23 Movement (M23) has claimed the capture of Ngungu town and neighbouring areas in Masisi territory as the resumption of fighting with Armed Forces of Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) soldiers and coalition intensifies in North Kivu province. On Thursday, Lieutenant Colonel Willy Ngoma, the M23 rebels’ military spokesperson released a statement claiming the capture of Ngungu town and neighboring positions of Mululu,Runigi and Kenyenzuki in Kibabi groupement from FARDC soldiers and coalition. Ngungu is located about 10 kilometres from Rubaya town. “After Rubaya, Mululu and Runigi, towards Kanyenzuki, the M23 managed to drive out the coalition forces…
The Catholic Church in Uganda is facing a critical shortage of mass wine. Wine is one of the important items at the altar for the holy Eucharist. The most holy Sacrifice of the Eucharist must be celebrated in bread, and in wine to which a small quantity of water is to be added as per the present Code of Canon Law. The wine that is used in the most sacred celebration of the Eucharistic Sacrifice must be natural, from the fruit of the grape, pure and incorrupt, not mixed with other substances. “Wine represents the blood of Christ. And there…
MultiChoice Africa provides customers with an enhanced entertainment experience by offering high-quality, customer-focused technology that delivers exceptional value. As part of this commitment, MultiChoice will be implementing technology upgrades for DStv decoders in Uganda, effective May 1st, 2024. This upgrade aims to align with international standards and enhance the delivery format for local channels in Uganda. As a result, certain older decoder models will no longer be compatible with the upgraded technology. Customers with the following decoder models: DSD 1110, DSD 1131, and DSD 1132, manufactured between 2009 and 2013, will be impacted by this upgrade. Affected customers are encouraged…
Robinson Mwenda carded a 66 to win the latest round of the Stanbic Bank Monthly Mug played at the Uganda Golf Club (UGC), Kitante on Saturday. The monthly competitions not only give members a chance to win prizes, but also to collect points and be in a favorable position to win the Grand Mug of Mugs at the end of the season. Mwenda led over 120 golfers in an event that was however overshadowed by the farewell to Kenyan High Commissioner to Uganda, General George Owino, an ardent golfer and the UGC Patron. The day’s action was dedicated to him.…
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has embarked on the monitoring process of the Parish Development Model (PDM) funds in order to eliminate irregularities in the system. The revelation was made yesterday, 29th April, 2024 by the Senior Presidential Advisor on Political Mobilisation, Mr. Moses Byaruhanga while launching the monitoring process at Bunnya Foundation Primary School, P.W.D village, Luwero Town Council in Luwero District. While addressing the congregation, Mr. Byaruhanga said the National Resistance Movement (NRM) government has initiated several programs to benefit Ugandans, however, some have faced certain hindrances which the government has managed to solve or is looking forward to…
Deputy Foreign Secretary, Andrew Mitchell, has announced sanctions on high profile Ugandan politicians charged with corruption, and the Speaker of the Parliament of Uganda, today (30 April). It is the first time the UK government has used the Global Anti-Corruption Sanctions regime on individuals involved in corruption in Uganda. The three individuals, two of whom were previously ministers responsible for Uganda’s poorest region, Karamoja, and have been charged with corruption at Uganda’s Anti-Corruption Court, will be subject to travel bans and asset freezes. The two former ministers sanctioned – Mary Goretti Kitutu and Agnes Nandutu – stole thousands of iron…