In a bid to eliminate bitting poverty in the Karamoja region, Mercy Corps has earmarked $50million towards sustainable development of Karamoja region. Karamoja region located in the Northeast of Uganda is the poorest and least developed region in the country with a poverty line at 68%. It is comprised of seven districts: Kaabong, Abim, Kotido, Moroto, Napak, Nakapiripirit and Amudat. ...
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The Uganda Revenue Authority has released a list it calls a shame list with names of people and organizations that are top tax evaders in Uganda. URA isn’t directing this list at only shaming the people on it, it also serves as a warning to them. The public notice with the names of the tax defaulters warns of possible prosecution. ...
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President Museveni who is also the NRM national chairman has called for a crisis meeting between Speaker of Parliament Rebecca Kadaga and her deputy, Jacob Oulanyah over the speakership race. Kadaga has been the speaker of Parliament for 10 years. However, she is facing stiff competition for the position from Oulanyah who has been her deputy for 10 years. According ...
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Aruu County MP Odong Otto has been remanded to Gulu prison after Grade One Magistrate in Pader District denied him bail. Otto was on Friday charged with two accounts of malicious damage to property and assault. Charges which he denied in court. The Grade one Magistrate, Mr Edward Akankwasa, denied Odong Otto bail and remanded him until April 6, 2021. ...
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President Museveni is apparently expected to receive his first jab of the covid vaccine today. Dr Atwiine informed the media about this development. This has come after a lot of criticism from the public who have accused the president of letting them down. In many countries where the vaccine was received, presidents were the first people to receive the jab. ...
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