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Ghetho Gladiator who doubles as National Unity Platform leader Robert Kyagulanyi has decried poor health services inthe country. While presenting a contribution of shs 10million towards health cause, at Lubaga Hospital fundraising event Kyagulanyi said if voted the president he would ensure that health centre 4s are well stocked with health commodities to habdke alk health emergencies. “Its very unfortunate that despite Nrm government being in power for decades health care is still a challenge with most referral hospitals lacking health commodities to treat our patients,” he mattered. Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago asked government to adhere to malabo…
In abid to remain at the helm of digital transformation agenda, Huawei has launched Digital and Intelligent joint solutions with partners for ten industries like public utilities, transportation, finance, electric power, oil & gas, mining, retail, education, and healthcare. According to officials these solutions are designed to support customers in enhancing their digital and intelligent transformation challenges. “Huawei is Innovating Nonstop to Help Customers Succeed, enable Local Partners, and cultivate local talent Li Peng, Corporate Senior Vice President, President of ICT Sales & Service, Huawei, said while delivering his opening remarks at the summit. ” We are combining our…
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Gen Abubaker Jeje Odongo, has applauded Development Partners for supporting Uganda’s refugee projects. He says Uganda’s foreign relations policy is excellent despite opposition politicians outburst. Gen Odongo was giving a public lecture on the status of Uganda’s foreign policy, organized by the Uganda Council on Foreign Relations, in Kampala. “ In Uganda, refugees go to the same schools and hospitals and work with Ugandans without discrimination and we wish to thank all development partners who have extended assistance to Uganda to enable us to host refugees,” Odongo said. “Uganda has an open refugee policy, which…
Roofings Group, a leading manufacturer of steel and plastic construction materials in East Africa, is celebrating its 30th anniversary of social impact. Founded in 1994, the company has played a pivotal role in Uganda’s industrial growth, infrastructure development and improved quality of life of the community through its Corporate Social Responsibility like tree planting among others. According to the group Corporate Affairs Manager Stuart Mwesigwa, Roofings Group has grown into a diversified conglomerate offering a wide range of high-quality products, including steel profiles, roofing sheets, PVC pipes, and more. He says the company’s commitment to innovation and quality has…
We dream on daily basis but putting the dreams to reality takes another giant step. Only hustlers persevere to success either as politicians, entrepreneurs or celebrities. Please read about Dr Joseph Sserwadda Senior Pastor of Victory Christian Centres journey in our Profile section. Dr Joseph Sserwadda’s name is synonymous with Victory Ministry Churches in Uganda and abroad. Besides being Senior Pastor of Victory Christian Center in Ndeeba Kampala Suburb, Dr Sserwadda has pioneered hundreds of Victory Church branches across Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya, Rwanda, Sweden, Denmark, USA & UK. Here is His Biography Dr. Joseph Serwadda hails from Kalungu District.…
A Ugandan delegation led by General Wilson Mbasu Mbadi, Minister of State for Trade, Industry, and Cooperatives, is in Serbia for the Joint Commission for Trade Cooperation session on Friday, October 25, 2024, in the City of Nis. This trade mission seeks to reactivate the trade agreement signed in 1963 between Uganda and Yugoslavia and actualize further agreements made by President Yoweri Museveni and his Serbian counterpart H.E. Aleksander Vucic last year in July including the Bilateral Air Services Agreement. The Joint Commission is founded on the Trade Agreement between the Government of the Socialist Federative Republic of Yugoslavia…
In abid to build good legacy among society, the Bishop of Ankole Diocese and Chancellor of Bishop Stuart University based in Mbarara Rt. Rev. Bishop Fred Sheldon Mwesigwa has officially launched abook titled Contrasting Ironies. In his book Mwesigwa narrates his journey teaching and studying in the United Kingdom and the difference between first world countries education system. He emphasized the importance of co curricular activities in schools because they administer values of hard work to students. Amanya Celia, Kibubura Headmistress of Kibubura Secondary school said Uganda’s education system should focus on training students to work harder for abetter…
In abid to attract more investment in Uganda, Equity Bank, in partnership with the Confederation of Indian Industries (CII), held India-Uganda Trade Mission in Kampala. This two-day high-level event, from 22nd to 23rd October 2024, brought together a delegation of entrepreneurs from India and leading Ugandan business leaders to strengthen bilateral trade between the two nations. The trade mission focused on key sectors including health, information technology, agriculture, energy, roads and transport, tourism, real estate and defence – industries critical to Uganda’s development and India’s expertise. The mission aims to foster new partnerships, increase investment, and enhance trade cooperation…
The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) through its Land Governance Programme has financed the First Draft of National Land Policy for the Republic of Uganda through the convening of the National Land Policy Review Working Group (NLPRWG) and other stakeholders. Harrison Irumba, Assistant Commissioner, Policy Analysis representing the Director, Land Management at Uganda’s Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development appreciated IGAD and development partners’ efforts towards the formulation and review of Uganda’s National Policy through the facilitation of stakeholder engagements, undertaking of regional consultations as well as interest groups. “I call other IGAD Member States who have not yet…
Sugar Corporation of Uganda Ltd (SCOUL) subsidiary of Mehta Group of Companies based in Lugazi Municipality has marked 100 years of community empowerment. President Yoweri Museveni who presided over the celebrations commended Mehta Group for pioneering the sugar industry in Uganda. “I thank Mahendra Mehta and his wife for not giving up after the disappointment of Idi Amin. When we called them back, they came immediately,” he said. The President also congratulated Mehta Group for their resilience, determination and loyalty to Uganda. “On behalf of Uganda and that of the National Resistance Movement (NRM), I want to thank and…