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JUST IN: Bank of Uganda tasks commercial banks to take serious measures against under capitalisation

The Central Bank has tasked commercial banks to implement risk management practices and controls to prevent under capitalization. The Bank’s Director of the Pension and Administration department Ralph Bakashabaruhanga says banks should avoid disappointing and abusing their depositors trust. He advises that commercial banks ensure rigorous internal controls that help them to control fraud among […]

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AFRICA PUBLIC SERVICE DAY* has been marked in Kampala City with a clarion call to eliminate corruption in public service

 Hundreds of civil servants converged at the City Square at 7.am adorning white shirts engraved, “Empowering a Citizen-Centered Public Service for an Inclusive and Thriving 21st Century Africa.” They marched to Kololo ceremony grounds to the tunes of the police band and carrying ministry banners and led by the PS Public Service,  Catherine Birikwate and the KCCA

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5 Dead, 20 Injured in Gilgil, Nakuru County road crush

About five people died on Thursday evening in a tragic road accident involving three matatus in Gilgil, Nakuru County. The accident occurred when a matatu en route to Gilgil from Naivasha lost control and rammed into two other oncoming vehicles. A police report revealed that the driver of the matatu that caused the accident was

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Uganda Celebrates 13th Africa Public Service Day with Emphasis on Citizen-Centered and Inclusive Governance

Uganda celebrated the 13th edition of Africa Public Service Day on June 27 at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds under the theme “Empowering a Citizen-Centered Public Service for an Inclusive and Thriving 21st Century Africa.” President Yoweri Museveni, represented by Vice President Jessica Alupo as the chief guest, emphasized the importance of public service in Uganda. In

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Richard Todwong Urges University Leaders to Emulate President Museveni’s Patience and Consultative Approach

University leaders have been urged to exercise patience in their leadership, an attribute exemplified by NRM Chairman and President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni. This advice was given by NRM Secretary General Rt. Hon. Richard Todwong at Makerere University during a one-day training session for university guild leaders on patriotism and good governance among young people. The

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Faruk Kirunda, Deputy Press Secretary to President Museveni, loses wife in fatal car accident

ladys Aliyinza, wife of Faruk Kirunda, Deputy Press Secretary to President Museveni, tragically lost her life in a fatal collision with a sugarcane truck in Busoga   Tragic news has shaken Busoga as Gladys Aliyinza, wife of Faruk Kirunda, Deputy Press Secretary to President Yoweri Museveni, lost her life in a devastating road accident. The

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Uganda Economic Report: Enhancing Healthcare Expenditure for Human Capital Development

Uganda’s economy shows resilience with GDP growth reaching 6% in FY23/24, supported by diversified exports and upcoming oil production. Despite challenges, the country aims for sustained growth, emphasizing increased public spending on healthcare to enhance human capital development and ensure inclusive prosperity. KAMPALA, Uganda, 27 June 2024 – The Ugandan economy continues to show robust

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Somalia joins as the 6th country to establish a Multistakeholder Platform

Somalia launches its Multi-Stakeholder Platform (MSP) to revitalize the feed and fodder sector, aiming to improve productivity, sustainability, and economic opportunities amidst environmental challenges and fragmented supply chains. KAMPALA, Uganda, 27 June 2024 – Somalia has taken a significant step forward in agricultural development by introducing its Multi-Stakeholder Platform (MSP) aimed at revitalizing the feed

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Person in England dies in E. coli outbreak ‘spread by lettuce leaves’ as 19 new cases reported to UKHSA

The body said there have been a further 19 cases associated with the current outbreak as of June 25, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 275 in the UK. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said it had identified two people in England who died within 28 days of infection with shiga toxin-producing E.coli (Stec).

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