2023 – Page 61 – 256trends.com

30
Jul

Economy

Uganda’s Industrial Growth Faster Than Projection

Sherry Karungi / 2 years
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2 min read

Uganda’s industrial growth has surged faster than initial projections. This remarkable growth, contributing to 26.5% of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) of $45 billion, has significantly bolstered the government’s strategies of import substitution and fostering an integrated, self-sustaining economy. Rapid industrialisation in Uganda is creating an annual job influx of approximately 1.2 million, thereby […]

30
Jul

Entertainment

South African Rap Prodigy, Nasty C set to perform in Uganda

Nkwanzi Sheena / 2 years
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2 min read

South African rapper Nasty C, also known as David Junior Ngcobo Nsikayesizwe, is set to perform at the “Pop Up Beach Festival” in Uganda. The event will take place at the Lugogo Tennis Arena in Kampala on August 5th and 6th, 2023. Nasty C, a South African rapper best known by his stage name David […]

29
Jul

Economy

Uganda to host second G-25 Africa coffee summit, focus on value addition, domestic consumption

Nkunda Ricky / 2 years
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3 min read

The 2nd G-25 Africa Coffee Summit (ACs) will be held in Uganda at the Speke Resort Munyonyo in Kampala, under the theme “Transforming the African Coffee Sector through Value Addition” from August 7th to 10th, 2023. The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry, and Fisheries, in collaboration with the Inter-African Coffee Organisation (IACO), stated in a […]

29
Jul

Religion

Pope Francis Grants Speaker Anita Among Private Audience on Matters of Faith and Religion in Rome

Cherop Amarie / 2 years
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2 min read

Pope Francis has granted Speaker of parliament of Uganda Anita Among a private audience once again. The meeting, scheduled to take place in Rome, Italy on 25th August 2023, is one of several engagements the Speaker of Parliament will have with the Holy Father to discuss matters related to faith and religion. Pope Francis has […]

28
Jul

Health

Health Ministry Receives EU-IGAD Mobile Laboratory to Strengthen Medical Surveillance in Remote Areas

Amanda Bae / 2 years
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3 min read

The Ministry of Health has received a fully equipped mobile laboratory truck worth Shs700m from the European Union (EU) and the Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD). The mobile laboratory will enhance the ministry’s capacity to conduct medical surveillance in remote and cross-border areas. The Ministry of Health on Wednesday 26th July 2023 received a fully […]

28
Jul

Technology

ICT Ministry partners with JICA to kickstart ICT industry promotion project in Uganda

Nkunda Ricky / 2 years
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5 min read

The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and National Guidance partnering with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) have officially launched the ICT Industry Promotion. The ICT Industry Promotion Project was formally inaugurated on Thursday, July 27, 2023, at the national innovation center by the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and National Guidance in collaboration with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). The launch took place during the first Joint Coordination Committee (JCC) meeting held at the National ICT Innovation Hub. The JCC is the highest-level decision-making committee and consists of different stakeholders […]

28
Jul

Economy

Uganda magnifies Oil Drilling Operations

Nkwanzi Sheena / 2 years
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4 min read

Uganda has been actively drilling production wells since January 2023 to prepare for oil production expected to start in 2025. Over 450 wells will be drilled across various areas, with a peak production rate of 230,000 barrels per day. Since the projects’ debut in January 2023, production well drilling has continued, according to Thursday’s statement […]

28
Jul

Sports

Uganda National Boxing Team Set for 2023 Africa’s Elite Boxing Championship

Sherry Karungi / 2 years
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2 min read

Uganda’s national boxing team, “The Bombers,” were flagged off to participate in the 2023 Africa’s elite Boxing Championship in Yaoundé, Cameroon.The team consists of 17 top-tier boxers, and they embody the nation’s dedication to raising its global boxing stature. This event, attracting participation from 35 countries, serves as a significant preparatory stage for the Africa […]

28
Jul

president

President Museveni Meets African Peace Committee on Ukraine Crisis at Russia-Africa Summit

Amanda Bae / 2 years
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3 min read

President Museveni held a meeting with a committee of African leaders dedicated to brokering peace in Ukraine. President Museveni, who didnot attend the peace mission due to health reasons, expressed his commitment to support the committee’s efforts for a peaceful resolution. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni who is in the Russian city of Saint Petersburg to […]

28
Jul

Politics

President Museveni Holds Bilateral Talks with President Putin at Russia-Africa Summit

Cherop Amarie / 2 years
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3 min read

President Museveni and Russian President Vladimir Putin on 27th July 2023 held bilateral talks during the ongoing second Russia-Africa Summit in Saint Petersburg. President Museveni outlined areas of cooperation, including oil exploration, nuclear power energy, fertilizers, the Pathogenic economy, electric batteries, and Space science, with the aim of enabling Uganda to have its own satellite […]

President Museveni Pledges Action...

National Security Mobilisation Task...

President Museveni Presides Over...

Uganda Fast-Tracks Nuclear Energy...

IGP Byakagaba Assures Ugandans...

UPDF Chief of Defence...

Uganda’s Industrial Growth Faster Than Projection

South African Rap Prodigy, Nasty C set to perform in Uganda

Uganda to host second G-25 Africa coffee summit, focus on value addition, domestic consumption

Pope Francis Grants Speaker Anita Among Private Audience on Matters of Faith and Religion in Rome

Health Ministry Receives EU-IGAD Mobile Laboratory to Strengthen Medical Surveillance in Remote Areas

ICT Ministry partners with JICA to kickstart ICT industry promotion project in Uganda

Uganda magnifies Oil Drilling Operations

Uganda National Boxing Team Set for 2023 Africa’s Elite Boxing Championship

President Museveni Meets African Peace Committee on Ukraine Crisis at Russia-Africa Summit

President Museveni Holds Bilateral Talks with President Putin at Russia-Africa Summit

Uganda Flags Off First Milk Powder.

POATE 2025: Uganda Shines as a.

Government Launches Low-Interest ‘Katale Loan’ to.

MTN Unveils Sh1b Push for Cashless.

President Museveni Pledges Action.

National Security Mobilisation Task.

President Museveni Presides Over.