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HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES TO SET UP DIGITAL VILLAGE PROTOTYPE By Our Writer Huawei’s Sub-Saharan President, Hover Gao, has announced plans to establish a Digital Village Prototype in Uganda to showcase the impact of digital infrastructure in rural areas. Mr. Gao highlighted the benefits of the Smart Village initiative which includes Smart Classrooms, Learning Centers, Remote Diagnosis, and Smart PVs (Solar) at no cost to the Ugandan government. “Huawei is committed to accelerating Uganda’s digital transformation. As a testament to this commitment, we are prepared to fully fund a pilot smart village project that leverages our cutting-edge technologies,” he stated. He further…
About 15.8 million National Identity cards are expected to expire by August next year, the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) has announced. “A total of 15.8 million national are due to expire by August 2025 and will be considered for renewal during the mass enrollment exercise,” Kisembo said. She announced the development during a workshop for media about the forthcoming mass enrollment exercise. Kisembo however assured the public of renuwable saying the number is part of those targeted for the upcoming exercise. NIRA is set to kickoff the mass enrollment for upgraded national IDs around the country. The new…
Despite water being a human right, prisoners in Luzira are in atotal mess due to lack of water supply. Access to safe drinking water and sanitation are internationally recognized human rights, derived from the right to an adequate standard of living under Article 11(1) of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) disconnected water services to Luzira Prisons Complex due to unpaid water bill arrears amounting to Shs18.3 billion The disconnection, undertaken on August 13, has raised significant concerns, given the impact on both inmates and staff within the facility with out…
Real Estate players have tasked Uganda government to improve infrastructures along urban areas to spur growth of real estates industry. Speaking at this years Homes and Gardens exhibition at Sheraton Hotel, Chairman of Olim Group and organiser of Homes and Gardens exhibition Edwin Musiime said although Uganda’s real estates industry is on trajectory most infrastructures leading go housing projects are in sorry state. He also decried Uganda’s housing deficit despite high demand for housing population. According to Musiime the housing deficit stands at 2.4 million housing units, of which nearly 1.4 million are in rural areas.”Currently, the country requires an…
Contraversial lawyer Isaac Ssemakadde aka “Legal Rebel”has been elected as the new President of the Uganda Law Society. The legal community have expressed hope that his leadership will usher in much-needed reforms, particularly in strengthening the rule of law in Uganda.Ssemakadde, a self-proclaimed “Legal Rebel,” has been a vocal advocate for decolonizing Uganda’s legal system. His campaign promises centered around shaking up the status quo and introducing much-needed reforms to the ULS. With his unapologetic style and refusal to conform to entrenched legal norms, Ssemakadde is expected to bring a fresh perspective to the organization.”Throughout his career, Ssemakadde has demonstrated…
President Yoweri Museveni has urged communities surrounding Kapeeka Industrial Park to take full advantage of the opportunities it offers in order to market their products and boost their household incomes.Officiating the two-day trade fair at Namunkekera Agro Processing Limited in Kapeeka, Nakaseke District, the President thanked his brother Gen. Salim Saleh for his visionary foresight in securing land for investment which has led to the establishment of the industrial park. “I thank Gen. Salim Saleh for his visionary foresight in securing land for investment, which led to the establishment of the industrial park,” Museveni said. “My appeal to our people…
Uganda’s industrialist Emmanuel Katongole has been elected Rotary International Director. His election was announced during the ongoing Rotary Conference in Mauritius,The elevation is a recognition of his commitment to community development and global progress, which aligns with Rotary International’s mission to promote peace, combat diseases, and uplift local economies.”His election as Rotary International Director underscores his unwavering commitment to service, both in Uganda and globally,” Rotarian Mike Sebalu remarked. He takes over at the time when Rotary International is intensifying efforts to promote humanitarian service, economic growth, and global peace, ” Katongole’s leadership will inspire Rotarians worldwide, as he continues…
Two-time national rally champion Susan Muwonge is on a move to revamp her rally career with an attempt at the Africa Rally Championship adventure. Super Lady, as commonly referred to, revealed her intent to compete for the ARC2 category starting with the second round of ARC, the Pearl of Africa Rally, scheduled for May 9-11 in Western Uganda. Muwonge is among the most celebrated rally drivers in Uganda. She won two national titles in 2011 and 2018. “It is time for me to try a bigger stage.I am categorised under ARC2 for Pearl rally, and that prompted me to think…