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Challenges of Ugandan political parties - The Independent Uganda
Jul 1, 2021 · Today, a number of challenges remain which are restricting parties’ potential to perform effectively and these can be divided into two broad categories. First, there are the restrictions imposed by the external, legal and constitutional framework within which the parties operate. This uneven playing field is attributed to three main issues.
Umeme fails to block Mutasiga Coffee Factory from picking sh179 …
Apr 17, 2022 · Umeme had sought to stay the implementation of garnishee orders issued to Nankabirwa to recover Shillings 179.3 million as costs of damages to her coffee plant resulting from the negligence of the power firm. Trouble for Umeme started when a fire gutted Mutasiga Coffee Factory in Semuto in Luwero district on February 14th, 2016.
Court replaces NUP lord councillor with NRM opponent
Oct 10, 2024 · As a consequence, Justice Musa Ssekaana of the Civil Division has declared that Yasin Omari Assini of the ruling National Resistance Movement, the runner-up in the election, should replace Wafula as the new Lord Councillor for Makindye East II. The evidence before Court shows that Yasin Omari Assini and Ivan Wafula were candidates in the ...
KITEEZI: Ghanaian investor takes over landfill for fertilizer production
Oct 9, 2024 · Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government has officially handed over the Kiteezi landfill to a Ghanaian investor, who plans to tackle the country’s garbage management issues by converting waste into fertilizers and other recyclable materials. State Minister for Kampala and Metropolitan Affairs, Kabuye Kyofatogabye, made the announcement during the decommissioning of the landfill and …
Uganda Cranes secure 2nd victory in AFCON 2025 qualifiers
Oct 11, 2024 · Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT, URN & AGENCIES | Uganda Cranes secured their second victory in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers with a 1-0 win over South Sudan at the Mandela National Stadium on Friday. Defender Bevis Mugabi’s early second-half goal was enough to earn the Cranes all three points in front of a packed crowd.
Uganda approves COVIDEX - The Independent Uganda
The Independent June 29, 2021 AFRICA, Epidemics Tracker, The News Today 13 Comments. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT & URN | COVIDEX, a local herbal medicine, has finally been approved by Uganda’s National Drug Authority (NDA) as a supporting treatment for viral infections including Covid-19. The development comes a week after attempts were ...
UNEB: Continuous assessment now part of O’Level exams
Jan 12, 2023 · UNEB says this will now constitute only 80% of the marks. Instead of having students wait to study for end-of-term exams, this evaluation technique focuses on making sure that students acquire the necessary competencies. The new system also aims to reduce the overreliance on final exam scores as a gauge of academic performance.
HIV/AIDS persists in Kalangala, Mbarara as rest of Uganda …
Sep 14, 2021 · Michael Matsiko, the zonal coordinator, Uganda Aids commission says the research showed that Kalangala district came first with an 18.2% prevalence while Mbarara city was second with a 7.9% HIV and AIDS prevalence rate. Matsiko says that the females have a higher HIV/Aids prevalence with 6.8% compared to males with 3.9%.
UNEB national examinations under new curriculum start today
Oct 14, 2024 · Last Friday, candidates received a briefing outlining the examination rules and guidelines. While this is the first round of assessments under the new curriculum, the final examination guidelines remain unchanged. According to the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) timetable, candidates will begin their mathematics exam at 9:00 AM ...