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The Chief of Defense Forces (CDF)met with the outgoing and incoming chairpersons of the Ceasefire and Transitional Security Arrangements Monitoring and Verification Mechanism

The Chief of Defense Forces (CDF) who is also the Senior Presidential Advisor for Special Operations yesterday met with the outgoing and incoming chairpersons of the Ceasefire and Transitional Security Arrangements Monitoring and Verification Mechanism (CTSAMVM). CTSAMVM is a body established by the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) to monitor the 2014 Ceasefire of Hostilities […]

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Orange Middle East and Africa strengthens its social and environmental commitment by involving its employees through the Engage for Change program

Leave a Comment / Africa, Business, East Africa, International News, News / Ronald Kabuubi

This initiative aims to have a positive impact on society and the environment, while strengthening team cohesion CASABLANCA, Morocco, June 5, 2024/ — For several years now, Orange Middle East and Africa (OMEA) (www.Orange.com) has been taking concrete action to reduce its environmental impact. Today, it is employees who are taking over by getting directly

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Orange Middle East and Africa renforce son engagement social et environnemental grâce à l’implication de ses salariés à travers le programme Engage for Change

Leave a Comment / Africa, Business, East Africa, News, Technology / Ronald Kabuubi

CASABLANCA, Maroc, 5 juin 2024/ — Depuis plusieurs années, Orange Middle East and Africa (OMEA) (www.Orange.com) met en œuvre des actions concrètes pour réduire son impact environnemental. Aujourd’hui, ce sont les salariés qui prennent le relais en s’impliquant directement dans diverses initiatives écologiques à l’occasion de la Journée Internationale de l’Environnement dans le cadre du

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Boris Becker ‘speechless’ after Novak Djokovic rows with wife and makes French Open decision

Leave a Comment / International News, News, Sports / Ronald Kabuubi

Novak Djokovic rowed with his wife before pulling out of the French Open Boris Becker was rendered ‘speechless’ following Novak Djokovic’s decision to withdraw from the French Open due to injury. The now former world number one suffered the injury to his right knee during his five-set win over Francisco Cerundolo on Monday. Djokovic revealed after the match that he

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Ugandan Soldiers Embark on High-Level Training in Rwanda

Leave a Comment / News, World / Ronald Kabuubi

Major General Francis Takirwa, the Deputy Commander of the Land Forces, officially sent off Uganda’s contingent for the 13th East African Community (EAC) Field Training Exercise, named ‘Ushirikiano Imara,’ in Rwanda. The flag-off ceremony was held at the Non-Commissioned Officers Academy in Gaddafi Barracks, Jinja, where the participants are currently receiving pre-mission training. Major General

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Mbarara tops Ankole region in HIV prevalence-study

Leave a Comment / Health, International News, News, World / Ronald Kabuubi

The Uganda AIDS Commission has revealed that young girls between 16 to 28 years are increasingly getting HIV in Mbarara city and district with the prevalence rate standing at 8.4% and 14% respectively. According to Dorcus Twinabeitu the Mbarara city HIV focal person, “as of march 2024, 31852 people were confirmed to be living with

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Girls in Entebbe fishing communities get training on menstrual hygiene

Leave a Comment / Health, International News, News, World / Ronald Kabuubi

Girls at Kigungu landing site in Entebbe have received training on menstrual hygiene from Family Medical Point(FMP) , a non for profit organisation. During celebrations to mark the menstrual gygiene day, FMP held an outreach at Entebbe Girls School to advance girls’ education through access to accurate sexual reproductive health and rights information and services.

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JMS to scale up manufacturing of medical products

Leave a Comment / Health, News, World / Ronald Kabuubi

Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, Dr Stephen Samuel Kaziimba speaks during the function. The Joint Medical Stores( JMS) through its trading arm, Joint Health Care Investment Limited (JHC) has announced plans to scale up the production of medical products . JHC produces medical products including cleaning materials and Ultra Sound Gel under the Clinsafe

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Govt names 1,100 students loan beneficiaries for 2023/24

Leave a Comment / Breaking News, East Africa, Education, International News, News / Ronald Kabuubi

Minister Muyingo (left) and Dr Wana-Etyem during the release of the report at Uganda Media Centre. The board had only Shs5.2 billion for the students loan scheme this financial year. EDUCATION | The government will extend loan support to 1,100 learners in the Academic Year 2023/24across the divide under its Students’ Loan Scheme. The beneficiaries

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Uganda’s Economic Growth Stalls, Falls Short of Government Target

Leave a Comment / Breaking News, News / Ronald Kabuubi

President Yoweri Museveni’s ambitious plan to boost Uganda’s economy to 7% growth appears to have stalled. Economists now predict a stagnant economy, hovering between 5.5% and 6% since before the COVID-19 pandemic. Beyond the Numbers: Economists argue that focusing solely on growth figures paints an incomplete picture. They believe the true health of the economy

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