June 2023 – Page 4 – 256trends.com

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Jun

Development

Government’s GROW Project Empowering Women Through Micro Business Funding

Sherry Karungi / 2 years
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3 min read

Government of Uganda recently launched an ambitious initiative aimed at empowering women and driving economic growth in the country. The project, known as Generating Growth Opportunities and Productivity for Women (GROW), will provide funding and support to 35,000 micro businesses owned by women across 46 districts in Uganda. It is estimated that approximately 1.6 million […]

22
Jun

Entertainment

Uganda’s Desire Tusiimire advances to a crucial stage in the Voice Africa competition

Nkwanzi Sheena / 2 years
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3 min read

Ugandan talent Desire Tusiimire has made it to the knockout phase of the Voice Africa competition after defeating Rinah Arifenitra from Madagascar in a duet performance. The ultimate prize for the winner includes $100,000, Airtel swag, and a recording deal with Universal Studios. Ugandan talent Desire Tusiimire advanced to the knockout phase of the Voice […]

22
Jun

Economy

EU-EAC MARKUP Campaign Empowers Agri-Export Trade in East Africa

Cherop Amarie / 2 years
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3 min read

European Union – East African Community Market Access Upgrade Programme (MARKUP) and its positive impact on Agri-export trade in the East African Community (EAC). The campaign aims to raise awareness among small and medium-sized firms, farmers’ cooperatives, and government organizations in the EAC about the potential opportunities in Agri-export trade. The EU-EAC Market Access Upgrade […]

22
Jun

president

Chief Whip Reshuffles Parliamentary Sectoral Leadership Committees

Nkunda Ricky / 2 years
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2 min read

The government Chief Whip Hon. Hamson Dennis Obua presented the reshuffles in the leadership of the parliament’s sectoral committeeson Tuesday 20th June 2023. The parliament of Uganda made a reshuffle on the committee leadership in accordance with Rules 160 and 187 of the Rules of Procedure during the 3rd plenary sitting of 3rd year of the 11th parliament. […]

22
Jun

president

President Museveni Refers National Sports Bill for Reconsideration, Raising Concerns over Clauses

Amanda Bae / 2 years
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2 min read

The National Sports Bill, 2023, which aims to regulate the sports sector and establish an independent National Anti-Doping Organization, has been sent back to the Committee on Education and Sports for review by President Yoweri Museveni. He highlighted various clauses that need to be amended, including the composition of the board, representation from different sectors, […]

21
Jun

president

Uganda and Nigeria Strengthen Cooperation in Response to Shared Security Threats

Amanda Bae / 2 years
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2 min read

Lt. Gen. Peter Elwelu, the Deputy Chief of Defence Forces in Uganda, has emphasized the importance of the relationship between Uganda and Nigeria due to the similar security threats they face, such as the Allied Democratic Forces and Boko Haram rebels. Lt. Gen Elwelu highlighted the long-standing and constructive military exchange between the two countries […]

21
Jun

president

Speaker Anita Among tasks Government to Expedite Probe into Kasese School Attack

Nkunda Ricky / 2 years
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2 min read

The Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Anita Among, has directed government security agencies to expeditiously investigate and reprimand those behind the gruesome attack on Mpondwe -Lhubiriha Secondary School in Kasese District on Friday night during parliamentary session yesterday 20th June 2023 The Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Anita Among, has instructed government security agencies to […]

21
Jun

president

President Museveni Returns to Duty Following Recovery from COVID-19

Cherop Amarie / 2 years
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1 min read

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has returned to office after recovering from COVID-19. The President resumed his duties by traveling to State House-Entebbe to oversee a cabinet meeting. He had been in self-isolation at Nakasero State Lodge for eleven days after testing positive for the virus. A day after stating that he had recovered from Covid-19, […]

21
Jun

Economy

Kabalega International Airport in Hoima Nears Completion, Set to Boost Cargo and Passenger Travel

Sherry Karungi / 2 years
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3 min read

Kabalega International Airport a significant infrastructure project in Hoima, is rapidly nearing completion. With the construction progress currently standing at an impressive 91%, the airport is on track to be fully operational by October of this year. Once finished, this state-of-the-art facility will play a crucial role in facilitating the air transportation of heavy cargo, […]

20
Jun

president

Mitooma District Officials Formally Approve President Museveni as NRM Candidate for the 2026 Presidential Elections

Cherop Amarie / 2 years
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2 min read

Mitooma district officials endorse President Museveni to represent the National Resistance Movement (NRM) in the 2026 presidential elections. The endorsement took place during the International Women’s Day festivities at Kyamuyanga Primary School on June 16th, 2023. Mitooma district officials have formally endorsed President Museveni to represent the National Resistance Movement (NRM) in the future 2026 […]

Youth Leaders in Acholi...

President Museveni Calls on...

France Unveils $4 Billion...

President Museveni Launches Jinja...

$600 Million Funding Approved...

Bodaboda Industry Grows Amid...

Government’s GROW Project Empowering Women Through Micro Business Funding

Uganda’s Desire Tusiimire advances to a crucial stage in the Voice Africa competition

EU-EAC MARKUP Campaign Empowers Agri-Export Trade in East Africa

Chief Whip Reshuffles Parliamentary Sectoral Leadership Committees

President Museveni Refers National Sports Bill for Reconsideration, Raising Concerns over Clauses

Uganda and Nigeria Strengthen Cooperation in Response to Shared Security Threats

Speaker Anita Among tasks Government to Expedite Probe into Kasese School Attack

President Museveni Returns to Duty Following Recovery from COVID-19

Kabalega International Airport in Hoima Nears Completion, Set to Boost Cargo and Passenger Travel

Mitooma District Officials Formally Approve President Museveni as NRM Candidate for the 2026 Presidential Elections

MTN Unveils Sh1b Push for Cashless.

Government To Regulate Real Estate Dealers

New World Bank Director Advocates for.

Electricity Costs Cut on Buggala Island.

Youth Leaders in Acholi.

President Museveni Calls on.

France Unveils $4 Billion.