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PRESIDENT MUSEVENI HAILS KATURAMU FOR EXEMPLARY PUBLIC SERVICE
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SUMMARY: President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, alongside the First Lady, Hon. Janet Kataaha Museveni, officiated at a brief retirement ceremony for the Deputy Head of Public Service, Deborah Katuramu, during the cabinet meeting at State House Entebbe. The occasion on Monday marked Katuramu’s final attendance at the Cabinet. President Museveni commended her for her exemplary and corruption-free record of service in Government, presenting her with a Presidential award as a token of appreciation.
PRESIDENT MUSEVENI ASKS JUDGES TO REIGN IN ON MONEY LENDERS, LINK JUSTICE WITH PROSPERITY.
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SUMMARY President Yoweri Museveni has advised judges to link administration of justice with prosperity, especially when dealing with commercial-related disputes. He made the call while presiding over the 8th Southern and Eastern Africa Chief Justices Forum (SEACJF) meeting at Munyonyo yesterday. Giving an example of moneylenders who disguise lending contracts as purchase contracts and cheat the ordinary people of their property, President Museveni said it is important for judges to link administration of justice with prosperity, “We are going to make a law in Uganda to fight moneylenders because they are becoming a problem. However, if it was me sitting in the case,I would ask :” How can a house in Munyonyo cost UGX Im? You can see from the content of the so-called contract that this couldn’t have been a sale, it was a borrowing and someone is using the ignorance of the other. I think it is good for you (judges) to be aware of the wider context as you are handling these cases,” the President said.
FIRST LADY BIDS FAREWELL TO OUTGOING UNICEF REPRESENTATIVE
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SUMMARY: The First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Hon. Janet Museveni, has expressed gratitude to the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) for its close and productive working relationship with Uganda’s education sector. She described UNICEF as an invaluable partner that has provided critical technical, logistical and financial support over the years to advance Uganda’s progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030.
NO NATIONAL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER, NO WEDDING- GOVERNMENT.
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SUMMARY: The Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) has sent an official communication to churches requiring religious leaders to ask couples intending to wed to produce their National Identification Number (NIN) before solemnising their marriages.
CARERS OF OLDER PEOPLE TO BENEFIT FROM PDM
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SUMMARY: The Government has embarked on plans to have care takers of older persons above the age of 80 to benefit from the Parish Development Model (PDM). “For older persons above the age of 80, apart from the Ugx 75, 000 that is given quarterly, the Government is also working out a mechanism for the caretakers to get extra support through the Parish Development Model,” the President said.
TOURISM BONANZA: UGANDANS TO ENJOY FREE ACCESS TO NATIONAL PARKS.
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SUMMARY: The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has announced free entry to five of the country’s National parks as part of an effort to promote domestic tourism. From October 17 to October 18, Ugandans will have the opportunity to explore Murchison Falls, Lake Mburo, Queen Elizabeth and Kidepo National parks as well as Pian Upe Wildlife Reserve, without paying entrance fees. Visitors will also enjoy free game drives, offering them a rare opportunity to experience Uganda’s stunning landscapes and diverse wildlife.
