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Water PS Okidi recognised for Lake Victoria rescue

Water PS Okidi recognised for Lake Victoria rescue

Dr Alfred Okot Okidi, the permanent secretary in the ministry of Water and Environment, has been recognized for his distinguished service and outstanding contribution toward the transformation and sustainable development of the Lake Victoria basin. Dr Mwigulu Nchemba, the Tanzanian prime minister, presented the accolade to Dr Okidi last week during the commemoration of the maiden Regional Lake Victoria day …

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Jinja declares bilharzia outbreak on Lake Victoria islands

Jinja declares bilharzia outbreak on Lake Victoria islands

Health authorities in Jinja district have confirmed a bilharzia outbreak on Kisima I and Kisima II islands in Southern Division, Jinja city, after laboratory tests revealed a high infection rate among residents. The islands lie on Lake Victoria along the border between Jinja and Buikwe districts. The outbreak was confirmed following a surveillance exercise conducted last week, during which health …

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Minister Balaam Brokers Peace As Kinyara, Victoria Sugar Sign MoU

Minister Balaam Brokers Peace As Kinyara, Victoria Sugar Sign MoU

Viewers: 200,004 By Andrew Irumba Katusabe Hoima: In what is being hailed as a landmark breakthrough in the long-running sugarcane disputes that have for years divided stakeholders in Bunyoro sub-region, Kinyara Sugar Limited and Victoria Sugar Ltd have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at harmonizing trade practices and restoring stability within the sugar sector. The cooperation agreement …

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Victoria Sugar Congratulates President Museveni On Swearing-In, Reaffirms Commitment To Uganda’s Economic Transformation

Victoria Sugar Congratulates President Museveni On Swearing-In, Reaffirms Commitment To Uganda’s Economic Transformation

Viewers: 200,002 By Spy Uganda Luweero—Victoria Sugar Limited has extended warm congratulations to President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni upon his swearing-in, describing the occasion as a defining moment for continuity, national stability, and Uganda’s socio-economic advancement. In a congratulatory message released shortly after the inauguration ceremony, the leading sugar manufacturer hailed President Museveni’s enduring leadership and reiterated its commitment to …

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Mengo SS, Victoria University position MDD as a driver of future creative jobs

Mengo SS Victoria University position MDD as a driver of

Dr Lawrence Muganga, the vice chancellor of Victoria University, says there is a need for an urgent repositioning of music, dance, and drama (MDD) within Uganda’s education system as a critical driver of future jobs, innovation, and economic transformation. This position was emphasised during Mengo Senior School’s annual Music, Dance and Drama festival on April 25. Dr Muganga, who was …

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Meera joins Victoria University Council as new boss among directors

Meera joins Victoria University Council as new boss among directors.webp

Ms Meera being sworn in by University Council Vice Chairman Mr.Jay Sakaria KAMPALA – Victoria University has officially welcomed Ms. Meera Ruparelia as the new Representative of the Directors to the University Council, following her swearing-in on 16th April 2026. × The appointment comes in the wake of the tragic passing of her father, the late Rajiv Ruparelia, a visionary Director …

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“Love you’re Country Uganda”- Col. Nakalema Urges Victoria University Students to Embrace Patriotism, Responsible Citizenship

Love youre Country Uganda Col Nakalema Urges Victoria University Students

The Head of the State House Investors Protection Unit, Col. Edith Nakalema, has urged students at Victoria University to embrace patriotism and responsible citizenship as a pathway to building a safer and more conscientious generation. Speaking during a public lecture themed “Patriotism and Responsible Citizenship,” Col. Nakalema emphasized that creativity and good fortune follow those committed to continuous self-improvement. She …

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