Uganda’s public debt has grown to Uganda shillings 46 trillion (USD12.5bn) as at the end of June 2019 up from Shs 39 trillion (USD10.7bn) in June 2018, according to the latest Ministry of Finance report. This raises the share public debt from 34.8% of GDP in 2017/18 to 36.1% of GDP in 2018/19. Most of the debt is externally sourced,…
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The newly elected Chairperson of the African Union, Cyril Ramaphosa, also President of South Africa, has accused foreign powers for fuelling the continued conflicts on the African continent. This was in his first address to the African Union Heads of State and Government during the 33rd Ordinary Session of the Assembly taking place in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia from 9-10 February…
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Desert locusts have arrived in Nabilatuk through Nakapiripirit district. Another swarm has been sighted in Nakabaat, Moroto district. The locusts were seen approaching Kosike HC111, a few minutes to 3:00pm on Sunday by residents. After about one hour, the first swarm was sighted by residents and the team from Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, MAAIF. Robert Adiaka, the…
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There was panic and fear in Kikulu zone in Kikaya-Kisaasi in Kawempe North on Saturday night following multiple explosions of gas cylinders. Locals said that they heard a loud bang followed by ablaze that engulfed the entire structure that housed the cylinders. The explosion happened minutes to 9:30PM in the premises belonging to the LC I Chairperson, Ismail Bukenya…
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A total of Shs.14Million is planned for the month long election process of the Makerere University lecturers’ association (MUASA). Michael Byaruhanga, the association’s electoral Commission chairperson says the team expected to spend the money in printing and distribution of fliers, civic education, nominations and conducting of elections. The staff are expected to vote their leaders for the next two years…
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A group of 9 African American Investors have arrived into the country and are set to invest over Shillings 1.1tn in the health sector specifically to set up a Neurosurgery centre as well as dealing in real estate development. The delegation has been ushered into the country by Isaac Kigozi the Managing Director East African Partners a company that has…
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Parliament has indefinitely extended the leave for the embattled Director of Communications and Public Affairs, Chris Obore as he awaits a final decision by the Parliamentary Commission. The indefinite extension of Obore’s forced leave is contained in a letter by the Clerk to Parliament Jane Kibirige which was authored on February 5, 2019. This comes following the elapse of the…
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Craig Martin became a trending topic after he sent his friend to go collect the award for being the laziest person in his hometown of Jo… Craig Martin became a trending topic after he sent his friend to go collect the award for being the laziest person in his hometown of Johannesburg. The 31-year old received praise, and he was…
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Parliament has referred the matter of unlawful blocking of Lwemiyaga County Cattle Market and confiscation of cattle by Gen. Elly Tumwine to the Agriculture committee for scrutiny. The Speaker of Parliament Rebecca Kadaga on Thursday referred a petition from Cattle keepers and traders in the cattle corridor and residents of Lwemiyaga in Ssembabule district against security Ministry Gen Elly Tumwine…
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The One-Stop Border Post (OSBP) at Nimule international cross border town has been opened to boost efficient trade between Uganda and South Sudan. The USD 5 million (18.3 million Shillings) facility was on Thursday handed over to the Government of South Sudan by TradeMark East Africa. It is expected to reduce congestion that has been causing slow movements of people…
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