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PRESIDENT MUSEVENI CONDEMNS FIGHTS BETWEEN JOPADHOLA, ITESO
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SUMMARY: President Yoweri Museveni has condemned the friction between the Jopadhola and the Iteso of Tororo District, describing it as satanic. “Why would a Jopadhola suppress the Iteso not to speak their dialect just because they have more numbers? It’s clear in the Bible that everyone was made in God’s image. The spirit of opposing God’s creation is satanic,” the President observed.
STATEHOUSE ANTI-CORRUPTION GURUS RALLY STUDENTS FOR CORRUPTION FIGHT
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SUMMARY: The Head of the State House Investors Protection Unit (SHIPU), Col. Edith Nakalema, has implored university students to stay clear of individuals who may lure them into corruption and, instead focus on innovation. “We urge you, the current and future leaders, to exploit your natural and intellectual abilities to resist corrupt tendencies. By doing so, you pave the way for employment opportunities and welfare thereby improvement, contributing National Transformation,” she said.
OIL PRODUCTION EXPECTED TO DOUBLE GROWTH
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SUMMARY: One of Uganda’s most impactful decisions has been to pursue oil and gas developments, despite opposition from some environmentalists. This decision is now showing promising results, as projections by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) indicate that the country’s economy is set to experience double-digit growth when oil production begins next year.
UGANDA AIRLINES FLIGHTS TO ABUJA NOW 3 HOURS
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SUMMARY: Three hours after leaving Entebbe International Airport, a UR900 Airbus Neo-aircraft belonging to Uganda Airlines, touched down at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in the Nigerian capital, Abuja at 6:22pm (Nigerian time).During the taxiing, the plane was given a beautiful water salute, marking the start of twice-weekly Uganda Airlines flights to Abuja. The route will be the second to Nigeria, after the launch of the one to Lagos in October last year.
BUDGET 2025: GOVERNMENT SETS KEY PRIORITIES
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SUMMARY: As preparations for the 2025/2026 budget begin, Finance Minister Matia Kasaija has outlined the Government’s key priorities, which will guide its expenditure for the next financial year. Presenting the budget strategy at the national budget conference in Munyonyo last week on Wednesday, Hon.Kasaija emphasised that all accounting officers must prioritise expenditures that drive economic growth and restore the economy to a medium-term growth trajectory.
MOZAMBIQUE, UGANDA TO STRENGTHEN TIES
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SUMMARY: The highly anticipated second session of the Uganda-Mozambique Joint Permanent Commission (IPC) kicked off on Sunday at Mestil Hotel in Kampala. The five-day event, which will end on September 19 is aimed at deepening bilateral relations between the two nations, with focus on key areas, such as Agriculture, Security, Tourism, Energy and Trade.
