December 2021 - Ugandan Weekly

CEPCOM- Uganda spearheads plastic waste collection for improved livelihood and plastic free environment

By Our Reporter December 18, 2021 99 0

With an estimated 600 tons of plastic volume consumed every day and about 51% of this left uncollected; a critical environmental red flag is raised for Uganda.The increasing volume of plastic waste all around Uganda’s major cities/ municipalities/towns/trading centers is directly suffocating the environment and ultimately as Ugandans, the Country is experiencing the Continue Reading

Poorly drafted national constitution is the reason why Ugandans are suffering

By Our Reporter December 18, 2021 132 0

The National Economic Empowerment Dialogue (NEED) leader Joseph Kizza Kabuleta has said the poorly drafted 1995 National Constitution which gave a lot of powers to the President is one of the reasons why majority of Ugandans have not benefitted from the country vast natural resources. He says the President has used the powers given to […]Continue Reading

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House receives motion on road safety and city speeds

By Our Reporter December 13, 2021 116 0

Parliament last week received a motion urging government to strengthen efforts for promoting road safety in the country. The motion moved by MP Alex Ruhunda (Fort Portal Central Division) on Thursday comes ahead of the commemoration of the National Road Safety Week between 13 and 17 December 2021. In the motion supported by all sides […]Continue Reading

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Do not detach from God, Bishop urges MPs at High Mass

By Our Reporter December 13, 2021 96 0

MPs and staff of parliament received spiritual blessings from the Bishop of Soroti Catholic Diocese, Rt Rev. Dr Joseph Eciru Oliach, who celebrated a thanksgiving Holy Mass at Parliament last Thursday. The celebration of High Mass was intended to initiate, pray and dedicate MPs of the 11th Parliament to the Lord and prepare Christians for […]Continue Reading

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Done deal: Parliament passes oil pipeline law

By Our Reporter December 13, 2021 112 0

The full implementation of the oil pipeline project in Uganda has been boosted by the passing into law of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline [EACOP] [Special Provisions] Bill, 2021. The bill, with 46 clauses, seeks to facilitate the execution of Uganda’s obligations under the Intergovernmental Agreement and the Host Government Agreement. Members of Parliament […]Continue Reading

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Global Public Pensions reveals how funds navigated uncertainty of Covid crisis

By Our Reporter December 13, 2021 132 0

The second edition of Global Public Pensions, recently launched, provides a unique insight into how one of the world’s most powerful investor groups adapted to the challenges of the Covid-19 crisis. The Official Monetary and Financial Institutions Forum (OMFIF)’s research analyses the portfolio allocations of a curated group of 100 leading global public-sector asset Continue Reading

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UPDF makes good strides on opening up security roads in North Kivu

By Our Reporter December 13, 2021 103 0

The Uganda People’s Defence Force (UPDF) Engineering Brigade working with The Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (FARDC) has embarked on opening up the impassable stretch of the main supply route from Mukakati UPDF Forward Operating Base (FOB) up to ease passage through River Semliki Bridge. The dilapidated and narrow stretch of 14kms […]Continue Reading

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Civil Society Trained on Conflict Early Warning Tools

By Our Reporter December 13, 2021 128 0

COMESA Secretariat working with the African Union Commission (AUC), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Regional Economic Communities have conducted a four-day training of trainers’ workshop for 12 countries on conflict prevention and peace building in the continent. The workshop was conducted days ago in Nairobi, Kenya and focused on the AU’s Continental Continue Reading

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AfDB’s Technologies For African Agricultural Transformation Program Receives Gold Stevie Award in 2021 International Business Awards

By Our Reporter December 13, 2021 130 0

The African Development Bank (AfDB) received a first place “Gold Stevie” at the 18th Annual International Business Awards virtual event, in recognition of the institution’s digital campaign showcasing its Technologies for African Agricultural Transformation (TAAT) initiative. The International Business Awards honored the Bank in the Best Video – Continue Reading

Health News

PS Dr Atwine lauds Rotary, Kentim University’s role in COVID-19 vaccination drive

By Our Reporter December 13, 2021 87 0

The Permanent Secretary (PS) for Ministry of Health Dr Diana Atwine has applauded Kentim University School of Health sciences for its role in the COVID-19 vaccination uptake in the Country. The University and its partners are currently running COVID-19 vaccination drive at Kyanja where over 1000 people have been vaccinated. The PS appreciated the good […]Continue Reading

Month: December 2021

CEPCOM- Uganda spearheads plastic waste collection for improved livelihood and plastic free environment

Poorly drafted national constitution is the reason why Ugandans are suffering

House receives motion on road safety and city speeds

Do not detach from God, Bishop urges MPs at High Mass

Done deal: Parliament passes oil pipeline law

Global Public Pensions reveals how funds navigated uncertainty of Covid crisis

UPDF makes good strides on opening up security roads in North Kivu

Civil Society Trained on Conflict Early Warning Tools

AfDB’s Technologies For African Agricultural Transformation Program Receives Gold Stevie Award in 2021 International Business Awards

PS Dr Atwine lauds Rotary, Kentim University’s role in COVID-19 vaccination drive

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