NEW VISION
STATE HOUSE SKILLING PROJECT IS NON-PARTISAN
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Summary: State House comptroller Jane Barekye has clarified that the Presidential Initiative on Skilling the Girl and Boy Child (PISGBC) project is non-partisan and is meant to benefit all needy Ugandans in Kampala city.
PRESIDENT MUSEVENI URGES CULTURAL LEADERS TO MOBILISE PEOPLE FOR DEVELOPMENT
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Summary: President Yoweri Museveni has asked cultural leaders across the country to mobilise their subjects for wealth creation programmes in order to boost people’s household incomes.
UK INVESTORS TO INJECT UGX.38B INTO UGANDA
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Summary: During a meeting with the State House Investors Protection Unit under the leadership of Col Edith Nakalema, the delegation expressed interest in investing in a number of sectors including housing, urban development, manufacturing, agriculture and healthcare.
UGANDA, RUSSIA TO LEVERAGE ICT IN EDUCATION
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Summary: In order to promote quality education and improve learning in Uganda, the Government and the Russian Federation have embarked on a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing Information Communication Technology (ICT). Recognising the vital role of ICT in ensuring high-quality education at all levels, both countries emphasised its importance during the second international forum of ministers of education held in Kazan, Russia on Monday.
DAILY MONITOR
GOVERNMENT SECURES 50 SQUARE MILES IN BUGANDA FOR BIBANJA HOLDERS
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Summary: The Ministry of Lands has secured 50 square miles from landlords to permanently settle sitting tenants commonly known as bibanja holders. According to the lands minister, Hon. Judith Nabakooba, the land was bought in various districts within Buganda Sub-region using money from the Land Fund to resolve endless disputes between landlords and tenants.
