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05
Dec

Religion

Church Of Uganda Holds Dialogue Meeting on Proposed Marriage Bill 2024

admin / 5 months
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3 min read

Church of Uganda held a dialogue meeting to discuss the proposed Marriage Bill 2024, recently tabled before the Parliament of Uganda by Hon. Sarah Achieng Opendi, Woman Member of Parliament for Tororo District yesterday 4th December 2024. House of Bishop and other attendants The Church of Uganda convened a dialogue conference yesterday, December 4, 2024, […]

21
Nov

Uganda Investment Authority Reports Strong Growth in Jobs and Domestic Investments Amid Decline in Total Investment Value

admin / 6 months
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3 min read

In the 2023/24 financial year, the Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) licensed 426 investment projects worth $2.61 billion, reflecting a 6.5% growth in project numbers despite a 74% drop in total investment value compared to the previous year. Planned direct jobs surged by 55.9%, with significant contributions from the manufacturing sector and domestic investments. In the […]

04
Oct

Speaker Urges IGG to Boost Public Awareness in Fight Against Corruption

admin / 7 months
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2 min read

Speaker of Parliament Anita Among has called on the Inspectorate of Government (IG) to intensify public awareness campaigns to foster trust and improve the flow of information in the fight against corruption.

01
Oct

Francis Onapito

Francis Onapito’s Burial Set for Late November, in Line with His Will

admin / 8 months
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2 min read

Former Amuria County MP and veteran journalist Francis Onapito will be buried in late November, following his will. A meeting between his family, lawyer, and the National Organizing Committee confirmed the arrangements. Onapito passed away on September 27 at age 58.

01
Oct

UNOC

UNOC Commends Oil and Gas Sector for Prioritizing Local Content and Empowering Ugandan Suppliers

admin / 8 months
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4 min read

The Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) praised stakeholders in the oil and gas sector for supporting local content initiatives, which have benefited many Ugandans. During a National Supplier engagement organized by Threeways Shipping, Jessica Kyeyune, representing the UNOC CEO, emphasized the importance of local content in business operations and economic growth.

20
Aug

Security

Eastern Africa Standby Force Convenes In Uganda To Boost Conflict Prevention And Early Warning Capabilities

admin / 9 months
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3 min read

The East African Standby Force (EASF) has convened in Uganda for a three-day conference with vital stakeholders from Early Warning agencies, to enhance regional collaboration towards conflict prevention and resolution, boost situational awareness, and develop a coordinated response to emerging threats and crises, particularly within Uganda, Yesterday 19th August 2024. East African Standby Force In […]

24
Jul

Security

UPDF Hands Over 22 Rehabilitated ADF Captives to FARDC in North Kivu

admin / 10 months
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2 min read

The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) handed over 22 former abductees and captives of the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) to the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) in Kasindi, North Kivu. These individuals underwent a six-month rehabilitation program in Uganda. The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) handed over 22 former abductees and […]

19
Mar

Technology

Beijing’s Opposition to TikTok Sale Reflects Concerns Over Algorithm and National Interests

admin / 1 year
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5 min read

China aims to protect its interests and avoid setting a precedent of forced sales of valuable assets, including TikTok’s coveted algorithm. Despite TikTok’s efforts to assure its independence and address security concerns, skepticism persists among US lawmakers and organizations like the FBI.

07
Feb

Technology

Meta’s Oversight Board Calls for Policy Change Following Viral Biden Video Controversy

admin / 1 year
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2 min read

Last year, a manipulated video of Biden voting with his granddaughter sparked controversy, reported as hate speech to Meta. The oversight board criticized Meta’s content standards, highlighting concerns about disinformation during critical election periods

13
Jan

National

Ugandans May Need Existing Ids for New National Identification Cards in Mass Registration

admin / 1 year
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2 min read

The National Identification Registration Authority (NIRA) is considering a plan to require Ugandans to present their existing national identification cards before obtaining new ones during the upcoming mass registration.

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Eastern Africa Standby Force Convenes In Uganda To Boost Conflict Prevention And Early Warning Capabilities

UPDF Hands Over 22 Rehabilitated ADF Captives to FARDC in North Kivu

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