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FIRST LADY LAUNCHES PROGRAMME TO NURTURE UGANDA’S EMERGING LEADERS
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Summary: The First Lady and Minister for Education and Sports, Hon. Janet Museveni said that young people are grappling with substance abuse, sexual immorality and gambling. The First Lady made the remarks during the launch of the Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) at Makerere University in Kampala on Friday. The ELP seeks to guide students in tertiary institutions to live a purposeful life.
EACOP: OIL PIPES ARRIVE IN UGANDA
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Summary: The first batch of pipes that are to be used for the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) construction have been delivered to Uganda. The pipes, measuring to a total of 21km, will be stationed at the Main Camp and Pipe Yard Four in Kyotera District ahead of their laying next month. Delivered on Friday, the pipes were coated and insulated in Tanzania before they were sent to Uganda.
UGANDA JOINS PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA TO CELEBRATE 75 YEARS
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Summary: The Government has hailed the People’s Republic of China for its continued support and co-operation in development. The remarks were made by the Vice-President, Maj. (Rtd) Jessica Alupo during a reception dinner hosted by the Chinese Embassy in Uganda to mark the 75th anniversary of the founding of China at Sheraton Kampala Hotel gardens last week. The celebrations will be marked tomorrow (October 1).
PRESIDENT MUSEVENI URGES UGANDANS TO UTILISE KAPEEKA INDUSTRIAL PARK
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Summary: President Yoweri Museveni has urged communities surrounding Kapeeka Industrial Park to take full advantage of the opportunities it offers to market their products and boost their household incomes. The President made the call on Friday while officiating at the opening of a two-day trade fair at Namunkekera Agro-Processing Limited in Kapeeka, Nakaseke District.
OVER 5,000 JOBS CREATED IN MBALE INDUSTRIAL PARK BY CHINESE INVESTORS
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Summary: The Government has commended Tian Tang Group for its support to Uganda’s industrialisation agenda which has so far created more than 5,000 jobs at Sino-Uganda Mbale Industrial Park. The State Minister for Investment and Privatisation, Hon. Evelyn Anite says the decision by Tian Tang Group to facilitate more Chinese investors into Uganda has greatly contributed to the drive to attain the country’s industrialisation framework.
GEN. KAINERUGABA, SOUTH SUDAN ARMY CHIEF DISCUSS CO-OPERATION
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Summary: Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Senior Presidential Advisor for Special Operations, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, held talks with his counterpart, Gen. Santino Deng Wol of South Sudan on Saturday. The meeting took place at the Defence Intelligence and Security Headquarters in Mbuya, Kampala focused on regional security issues of mutual interest. The two military leaders acknowledged the longstanding relationship between Uganda and South Sudan, committing to enhance both states security especially.
