January 2025 – Page 8 – 256trends.com

11
Jan

Health

Rotary International Launches 2025 Cancer Run to Boost Uganda’s Cancer Care

Amanda Bae / 4 weeks
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6 min read

Rotary International President Stephanie Urchick launched the 14th Rotary Cancer Run at St. Francis Hospital Nsambya, praising Uganda’s Rotarians for their efforts in combating cancer. The run, scheduled for August 31, aims to raise funds to complete bunkers and wards for modern cancer treatment machines at the Rotary-Centenary Bank Cancer Ward.

11
Jan

Development

URA Surpasses Mid-Year Revenue Target, Collects Shs 15 trillion

Nkwanzi Sheena / 4 weeks
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2 min read

The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has surpassed its mid-year revenue target for the 2024/25 financial year, collecting Shs 15 trillion, exceeding the projected Shs 14 trillion by Shs 322 billion. Commissioner General John R. Musinguzi attributed the success to diligent taxpayers and effective government policies that fostered a favorable business environment

10
Jan

Technology

Mulago National Referral Hospital Adopts Advanced IT System for Safer Surgeries

Asekeny Joan / 1 month
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3 min read

Mulago National Referral Hospital has launched a computerized system to enhance surgical safety and efficiency by digitizing the WHO Surgical Safety Checklist, improving team communication, and reducing errors.

10
Jan

Health

Accelerating Regional Animal Resource Seed Centres for Africa’s Food Security

Amanda Bae / 1 month
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4 min read

African Union (AU) ministers have been urged to expedite the signing of Memoranda of Understanding to operationalize five regional animal resource seed centres of excellence, including one in Uganda under the National Animal Genetic Resources Centre and Data Bank (NAGRC&DB).

10
Jan

Security

Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba Visits Joint Forces in Eastern DRC, Reviews Operation Shujaa Progress

Nkwanzi Sheena / 1 month
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3 min read

On January 9, 2024, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Chief of Defense Forces, visited the joint forces operating in Eastern DRC as part of Operation Shujaa, which involves both the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) and the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC

10
Jan

Development

Minister of State for Kampala Capital City and Metropolitan Affairs, Kabuye Kyofatogabye Commissions New Kawempe Division Administration Building to Enhance Service Delivery

Cherop Amarie / 1 month
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2 min read

The Minister of State for Kampala Capital City and Metropolitan Affairs, Kabuye Kyofatogabye, officially commissioned the new Kawempe Division Administration Building. Funded by the government, the facility addresses workspace challenges and aims to improve service delivery in the division.

08
Jan

President Museveni Calls on NRM Leaders to Actively Participate in Voter Register Verification Ahead of 2026 Elections.

Cherop Amarie / 1 month
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3 min read

President Yoweri Museveni, in a statement on January 7, 2025, urged NRM leaders and supporters to actively engage in the upcoming voter register verification exercise for the 2026 General Elections. The verification, taking place from January 20 to February 10, 2025, will allow voters to ensure their names are listed, remove deceased individuals, and add new voters who have turned 18.

08
Jan

News

New KCCA Leadership Takes Office to Drive Kampala’s Transformation

Amanda Bae / 1 month
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2 min read

Hajati Sharifah Buzeki and Benon Moses Kigenyi officially assume their roles as executive director and deputy of Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) today, January 8, 2025. Their appointments by President Yoweri Museveni were confirmed on December 26, 2024, and formalized by the public service ministry.

08
Jan

Tourism

Uganda Tourism Board Opens CEO Application Process

Nkwanzi Sheena / 1 month
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2 min read

The Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) is seeking applications for the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO), a role currently held by Lilly Ajarova. The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree in Tourism, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field, along with at least seven years of experience in tourism, hospitality, or marketing, including senior management roles.

08
Jan

Education

Ministry of Education Takes Over Higher Education Students Financing Board Functions

Asekeny Joan / 1 month
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2 min read

The Ministry of Education and Sports officially assumed the functions of the Higher Education Students Financing Board to improve service delivery and efficiency. This transition aims to streamline operations in supporting students’ access to higher education.

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CAF Confirms New CHAN...

Uganda’s Joshua Baraka Shines...

Rotary International Launches 2025 Cancer Run to Boost Uganda’s Cancer Care

URA Surpasses Mid-Year Revenue Target, Collects Shs 15 trillion

Mulago National Referral Hospital Adopts Advanced IT System for Safer Surgeries

Accelerating Regional Animal Resource Seed Centres for Africa’s Food Security

Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba Visits Joint Forces in Eastern DRC, Reviews Operation Shujaa Progress

Minister of State for Kampala Capital City and Metropolitan Affairs, Kabuye Kyofatogabye Commissions New Kawempe Division Administration Building to Enhance Service Delivery

President Museveni Calls on NRM Leaders to Actively Participate in Voter Register Verification Ahead of 2026 Elections.

New KCCA Leadership Takes Office to Drive Kampala’s Transformation

Uganda Tourism Board Opens CEO Application Process

Ministry of Education Takes Over Higher Education Students Financing Board Functions

MTN Unveils Sh1b Push for Cashless.

Government To Regulate Real Estate Dealers

New World Bank Director Advocates for.

Electricity Costs Cut on Buggala Island.

President Museveni Calls for.

Uganda Marks World Wetlands.

EAC Countries to Adopt.