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TAKING OVER: East African Roofings boss Deo Kayemba is the new UMA chairperson

Africa, Business, East Africa, Politics / Ronald Kabuubi

Deo Kayemba has been elected the new Uganda Manufacturers Association (UMA) chairperson. Kayemba takes over from Barbara Mulwana who had served as chairperson since 2017. Before his elevation, Kayemba who joined the association 20 years ago, had served as the vice chairman. A Managing Director of East African Roofings Systems Ltd, Kayemba has long advocated […]

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Gambians cast votes with marbles in key test for stability

Africa, Business, East Africa, Education, Politics / Ronald Kabuubi

BANJUL (Reuters) – Gambians will cast their votes on Saturday using a unique voting system, marbles dropped in each candidate’s ballot drum, in a tightly fought presidential election that will test stability and democratic progress in the tiny West African nation. Photo by Crispin Kaheru. Nearly 1 million people out of a 2.5 million population

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In Khashoggi’s shadow, Macron set for Saudi talks with crown prince

Africa, Business, East Africa, Politics, Technology / Ronald Kabuubi

By John Irish US: Russia drafting Ukraine offensive Time is no ally as Dems strain to finish Biden’s $2T bill By John Irish© Reuters/POOL FILE PHOTO: French President Macron hosts Latvian Prime Minister Karins in ParisJEDDAH, Saudi Arabia (Reuters) – French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Saudi Arabia on Saturday for face-to-face talks with Crown Prince

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LeBron James cleared to return after false-positive coronavirus test

Africa, Business, East Africa, Sports / Ronald Kabuubi

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has been cleared to return to the court after a false-positive test landed him in the NBA’s coronavirus health and safety protocols earlier this week, the NBA announced Thursday. © Ringo H.W. Chiu/AP Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James can play in Friday’s game against the Los Angeles Clippers. (Ringo H.W.

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Barbados’ Mottley says IMF must help finance the fight against climate change

Africa, Business, East Africa, Health, Politics, Technology / Ronald Kabuubi

© Reuters/POOL COP26 in GlasgowLast month, Mottley at the UN Climate Summit in Glasgow called for $500 billion in annual issuance of Special Drawing Rights, an IMF currency, to finance a transition to renewable energy and limit the rise in global temperatures.© Reuters/POOL COP26 in GlasgowWithout such financing, small countries would have to borrow to pay

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President Kenyatta mourns businessman Joseph Kibe

Africa, Business, East Africa, Health / Ronald Kabuubi

NAIROBI, 3rd December 2021, (PSCU)—President Uhuru Kenyatta has sent a message of condolence to the family, friends and relatives of businessman Joseph Kibe who passed away on Wednesday while receiving treatment at a Nairobi hospital. The late Joseph Kibe. Known to many as ‘Joe’, Mr Kibe was a career civil servant who served in many roles

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First Lady Margaret Kenyatta hosts Beyond Zero summit 2021, awards nurses and midwives

Africa, Business, East Africa, Health / Ronald Kabuubi

NAIROBI, 3rd December 2021 (PSCU) – It was pomp and colour as First Lady Margaret Kenyatta on Friday hosted the second Beyond Zero Summit where she feted outstanding nurses and midwives for their contribution to promoting primary healthcare in the country. Speaking during the meeting held to take stock of the progress made towards the

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Government committed to disability mainstreaming, President Kenyatta assures

Africa, Business, East Africa, Health / Ronald Kabuubi

NAIROBI, 3rd December 2021, (PSCU)—President Uhuru Kenyatta has reiterated Government’s commitment to the mainstreaming of disability in the country’s development agenda saying Kenyans living with disabilities will be supported to participate fully in nation-building. President Uhuru Kenyatta launches the ‘Status Report on Disability Inclusion in Kenya, 2021’ during the UN International Day of Persons with Disabilities at

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Financial Intelligence Authority Ushers in new Board of Directors.

Africa, Business, East Africa / Ronald Kabuubi

All Photos are Courtesy Photos: By Julius Mugaga/KMA Updates. Kampala, Uganda: Uganda’s Financial Intelligence Authority has sworn in and inaugurated a new Board of Directors. Hon. Matia Kasaija, Minister of Finance (in yellow tie) left is Mr. Alinaffe Kalule Chairman Board of Directors Financial Intelligence Authority, Right is Justice Pamela Ochaya- Deputy Registrar of Anti-Corruption

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Michael Carrick explains surprise decision to leave Man Utd after Arsenal win

Africa, Business, East Africa, Sports / Ronald Kabuubi

Michael Carrick confirms that it was his decision to leave Manchester United Michael Carrick has confirmed that it was ‘100%’ his decision to leave Manchester United. It was announced that Carrick would leave the club after United beat Arsenal 3-2 on Thursday night at Old Trafford. Carrick was part of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s staff and

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