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Govt Urged to Prioritize Infrastructure as Uganda Marks 63 Years of Independence

MP Naome Kabasharira for Rushenyi County

By Amos Tayebwa Mbarara As Uganda celebrates 63 years of independence, Rushenyi County Member of Parliament, Hon. Naome Kabasharira, has called on the government to intensify efforts in infrastructure development to address key service delivery gaps. In her Independence Day message to the people of Rushenyi and the nation at large, Kabasharira acknowledged the progress Uganda has made since gaining …

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How Equity Bank Uganda is Sowing seeds of Impact

Equity Banks MD Gift Shoko during the tree planting activity.

As early as 4:30am, Divine Kobusigye the Senior Five Mobiliser at St Julian Secondary School was already dressed in her sparkling well pressed white Shirt and Kaaki skirt. She was beaming with a sheepish smile and couldn’t wait for the day to go on as they have been planning for the past one month. This preparation was in anticipation of …

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Saluting the teachers of Uganda on National Teachers’ Day

Saluting the teachers of Uganda on National Teachers Day

  By Rwamahe Frederick, Teacher by Profession, A day like this is a day to reflect, jot down our blessings one by one, our pride, our joy, our achievements, and our efforts – the pride of a teacher. A teacher is not just a parent, a mentor, a coach, a role model, a builder, a moulder, and a co-creator. A …

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Uganda People’s Defence Officers to be Skilled in Russian Language

Uganda Peoples Defence Officers to be Skilled in Russian Language

The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Officers are set to undergo a one-year Russian language course at the School of Defence Intelligence and Security in Migyera, Nakasongola, to strengthen military cooperation between Uganda and Russia. The course, officially opened by Brigadier General Wycliffe Keita, the Joint Staff Training and Doctrine Command, attracted officers and militants from various UPDF formations. Brig …

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27th UGANDA NATIONAL PRAYER BREAKFAST: A Time to Forgive and Forget

27th UGANDA NATIONAL PRAYER BREAKFAST A Time to Forgive and

By Rt. Hon. Thomas Tayebwa In the Parable of the Unforgiving Servant (Matthew 18:21-35), a servant who fails to pay a debt of $100,000 (according to the Message version of the Bible) begs his master for forgiveness, which mercifully, is granted and his heavy debt is written off. But when this lucky chap steps out and meets a fellow servant …

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Uganda Ramps Up Power Distribution Investments to Meet Soaring Energy Demand

Uganda Ramps Up Power Distribution Investments to Meet Soaring Energy

By Jumah Kakomo Uganda’s annual energy demand has grown at an average rate of 10% over recent years, largely driven by increased industrial consumption and a rise in new customer connections. However, this growth coincided with the UMEME concession transition period, which limited capital investments in the distribution network due to short capital mobilization and investment recovery windows. Uganda Ramps …

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Abigail Foundation Uganda Partners with Mukono District to Support Children with Disabilities

Abigail Foundation Uganda Partners with Mukono District to Support Children

Mukono District – Abigail Foundation Uganda has taken a bold step toward improving the lives of children with disabilities in Mukono District by engaging directly with the District Local Government technical team. Abigail Foundation representatives in a meeting with other stakeholders. A meeting held at the District Community Development Officer’s (DCDO) office at Mukono District headquarters brought together district leaders, …

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