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PRESIDENT MUSEVENI PROMISES TO START GRADUATES’ SACCOS
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Summary: President Yoweri Museveni has announced that the Government plans to establish a Savings and Credit Co-operative Society (SACCOS) targeting graduates. The President said the Government will establish the SACCOS in all districts to enable graduates access affordable credit for income-generating activities.
HEALTH MINISTRY CONFIRMS TWO MORE EBOLA CASES
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Summary: Authorities at the Ministry of Health have confirmed two more cases of Ebola. The confirmed cases are close relatives of the 32-year-old nurse of Mulago Hospital, who died on January 29. The revelation was made by the Health Ministry’s Spokesperson, Emmanuel Ainebyoona, during a press conference to announce the fourth edition of the Uganda Pharma and Healthcare International Exhibition at the Uganda Media Centre in Kampala yesterday.
POLICE ISSUES STRINGENT GUIDELINES AS SCHOOLS REOPEN
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Summary: The Government has issued guidelines to secure learners as they return to school amidst an Ebola outbreak and heightened criminal schemes. In the same vein, the Police warned of heightened security risks at commercial banks as parents banked school fees. “Fraudsters often lurk around bank premises during this period, preying on unsuspecting parents and students. We urge banks to enhance security inside and outside their premises,” Police Spokesperson Kituuma Rusoke said.
UGANDA STARTS MANUFACTURING HIV, MALARIA, SICKLE CELL SELF-TESTING KITS
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Summary: Uganda has launched its first batch of locally manufactured self-testing kits for HIV, malaria and sickle cell disease. The initiative, led by Microhaem Scientifics and Medical Supplies (MHS), aims to reduce reliance on imported kits and lower testing costs for Ugandans. Dr Cedric Akwesigye, the Chief Executive Officer of MHS, said the locally manufactured self-testing kits cost between $0.6 (about UGX 2,208) and $1 (about UGX 3,680), compared to imported kits that retail for around $1.5 (about UGX 5,520). He explained that these blood-based kits are designed for use by individuals in the comfort of their homes.
COL. NAKALEMA TIPS MUK GUILD LEADERS ON GOOD CONDUCT
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Summary: The Head of the State House Investors Protection Unit (SHIPU), Col. Edith Nakalema, has advised leaders of guild councils to play a crucial role in advocating the interests of the youth in higher education institutions. She made the call during a meeting with Makerere University students’ guild leadership at the SHIPU offices in Kampala on Friday. Col. Nakalema advised the student leaders to concentrate on building a good character and conduct in addition to their academic performance.
PPDA ENLISTS 500 MONITORS TO OVERSEE PROJECTS
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Summary: This year, the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority (PPDA) has enlisted over 500 citizens to monitor infrastructure projects across the country, which consume more than 80% of the national budget. This ambitious initiative is aimed at addressing substandard work in schools, health centres, markets and other public services.
SPORTS EDITION
ATHLETES RAID TERYET
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Summary: Uganda’s sporting landscape has reached a new milestone with the Teryet National High Altitude Training Center, a state-of-the-art facility designed to enhance athlete performance and development. Officially inaugurated by President Yoweri Museveni in December last year, alongside First Lady and Minister for Education and Sports, Hon. Janet Museveni, the center is already proving to be a game-changer for athletics in the country.
