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GROW is a Government  of Uganda project under that is supporting women entrepreneurs with various interventions, one of which is skilling. The Minister toured the various skill sectors, including tailoring, bakery, culinary, saloon and spa, etc. She graduated  those who have completed their courses and handed them equipments to support their businesses.In her speech, she revealed that the project has been successful because of H.E. The President guidance who advised the ministry to target tangible activities that improve the livelihoods of Ugandan women. She invited them to benefit from other components like that of cheap credit facilities which is at…

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Thursday 25th April, 2024 commissioned the newly refurbished Nakivubo War Memorial Stadium. The multi-purpose stadium was developed by businessman Hamis Kiggundu famously known as Ham. During the commissioning, President Museveni congratulated and thanked Mr. Ham Kiggundu for the good work of giving Nakivubo Stadium a state-of-the-art face-lift. “First of all, Kiggundu is a young man who was born I think when the NRM had come to power, but he is a real NRM by being innovative and knowing that you can get prosperity in Uganda. This is what we have been telling you,” The President…

 By Godfrey Kiyingi/KMA Updates The call was made by the shadow minister for Internal Affairs Betty Nambooze while addressing journalists at parliament over the statement by the State minister of Internal Affairs Gen David Muhoozi yesterday to parliament on the status of the re-allocation of Luzira Prison to Buyikwe. Nambooze challenges the 260 acreage of the current prison’s land saying it’s not true and grabbers are using this opportunity of relocating the prison to steal the other acres of land. She says originally Luzira prisons owned 420 acres of land since 1927 of which 64 acres were allocated to the…

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has commended the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) for taking the lead in remembering the late State Prosecutor, Joan Kagezi. “When you organise these annual lectures in memory of Joan, you are creating a culture of gratitude to the people who serve and sacrifice. It is not good for the country to have a culture of forgetting, somebody has died, you forget about him or her ,so it’s very good that you organise these annual lectures,” he said. The President made the remarks today during the 7th Joan Kagezi Memorial Lecture at Kololo…

The completion of this cutting-edge recycling facility will enable Namibia Polymer Recyclers (NPR), a subsidiary of Plastic Packaging, to recycle up to 500 tons per month OKAHANDJA, Namibia, April 25, 2024/ — A N$24 million (over US$1.2million) investment through a partnership between Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) (www.CCBAgroup.com) in Namibia and Plastic Packaging has culminated in the opening of a new polyethylene terephthalate (PET) flaking plant in Okahandja which will double the capacity of the only mechanical recycler of plastic waste in the country. The plant was officially inaugurated by the Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, Pohamba Shifeta. “The…

KAMPALA CITY SKYLINE* is significantly changing due to the magnificent work of the private sector. The most recent addition is the Nakivubo War memorial stadium in Kisenyi, which was commissioned by H.E. the President  Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on 25th April 2024. The President commended Hajji Hammis Kiggundu the developer saying he is a man of great vision and foresight. He also said the smart policies of NRM are bearing fruit in allowing the private sector to flourish. The Nakivubo stadium and the magnificent judiciary buildings comprising the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court in city centre are the most recent…

By Godfrey Kiyingi/KMA Updates The Minister Of State forF inance and General Duties Henry Musasizi, has defended the increase of tax on fuel products from Shs1450 to Shs1550 saying Uganda’s economy has recovered from the COVID-19 pandemic & the increase is part of Parliament’s earlier recommendation to have tax on fuel products increased every two years. The Minister said Gov’t is eyeing to generate additional revenue of Shs200.92Bn from fuel tax. Government in the excise duty amendment bill 2024 is proposing to increase excise duty on fuel products by 100 shillings per litre of petrol or diesel and 300 shillings…

Happening now : The Right Honourable Speaker of Parliament Anita Among is attending the 7th Memorial Lecture for the late Joan Kagezi at Kololo Independence Grounds. His Excellency the President, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, is the Chief Guest.

Today,we join the #global community in celebrating the International #GirlsinICTDay with the aim to empower girls to explore #innovate & lead in the #tech space.Together we can create a more #inclusive + #diverse future,this year’s theme is #Leadership to underscore the critical need for strong female role models in #STEM careers. #GirlsInSTEM #WomenInTech @UCC_ED @Kinem4P @CMugimba The Permanent Secretary @MoICT_Ug Dr. @azawedde the G.O.H at todays #GirlsInICT celebrations delivers her keynote speech passionately taking the girls through her personal leadership journey,emphasizes the power of #networking breaking #gender stereotypes,confidence building & safe #internet use. #girlsinict #womeninSTEM Together we can create a…

URA Managing Director Mr. Rujoki Musinguzi  is seen with the Assistant Commissioner incharge of Public Relations Ibrahim Bbosa leaving Parliament.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates. By Godfrey Kiyingi/KMA Updates. The Shadow Minister for Trade also Jinja city woman MP Manjeri Kyebakutika has called for immediate suspension of the Electronic Fiscal Receipting and Invoicing Solution- EFRIS that has recently resulted into demonstrations by the business community across the country. URA Managing Director Mr. Rujoki Musinguzi (R)   is seen with the newly appointed State Minister of Trade Gen.Wilson Mbadi attending the two Committees.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates. URA Managing Director Mr. Rujoki Musinguzi…