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PEACE, SECURITY KEY FOR ANY BUSINESS TO THRIVE-PRESIDENT MUSEVENI
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SUMMARY: President Yoweri Museveni has emphasised the importance of peace and security as crucial factors for any business to thrive. “You know that for business to succeed, you must address a number of strategic issues, which affect the whole situation from A to Z. In Uganda and in the north in particular, one of them was security. You cannot do anything if you do not have peace.” President Museveni said.
MERGERS: GOVERNMENT RELEASES RECRUITMENT PLAN FOR AFFECTED EMPLOYEES
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SUMMARY: The Government has released a plan to accommodate employees affected by the Rationalisation Government of Agencies and Public Expenditure (RAPEX) policy, into the available slots in public service. According to the implementation plan, the recruitment of former employees of the 21 merged agencies will be done in phases. The first job openings will target former staff of the Bureau for non-governmental organisations, Uganda Warehouse Receipt Systems Authority, Uganda National Meteorological Authority, National Children Authority and Uganda Trypanosomiasis Control Council.
HALF OF BOARDING SCHOOLS DO NOT MEET STANDARDS -MINISTER
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SUMMARY: As schools open for the third term, Dr Joyce Kaducu, the State Minister for Primary Education, has revealed that 52.5% of boarding schools in Uganda do not meet minimum standards. Hon. Kaducu stated that a special inspection report by the ministry found that over half of these schools fall short, in terms of boarding facilities. During a parliamentary session in Gulu last month, Hon .Kaducu reported that the study uncovered substandard facilities in many boarding schools which endanger student’s safety.
EXPERTS PREDICT HIGHER INTREST AS NSSF ASSETS GROW
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SUMMARY: The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) is expected to announce higher returns for members at its 12th annual general meeting on September 26, driven by improved asset performance and the economy’s continued recovery. Financial experts point to the fund’s long-term investments, which account for over 79% of its assets, as a key driver for better returns to members this year.
OVER 300 EAST AFRICAN EXPERTS TO DISCUSS GLOBAL CYBER SECURITY TODAY
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SUMMARY: An expert-level discussion on global security commences today, with over 300 anti-cyber threat professionals poised to deliberate for three days on the crime that threatens all nations. Experts from various sectors, including Information and Communication Technology (ICT). Financial services, Telecommunications, Security agencies, Software and Technology companies, will convene at Speke Resort Munyonyo in Kampala to discuss strategies of combating international cyber fraud. The Bank of Uganda deputy Governor, Dr Michael Atingi-Ego, will be the chief guest at the 13th annual East African Information Security Conference.
KARUMA BRIDGE COMPLETE CLOSURE STARTS MONDAY
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SUMMARY: Karuma Bridge will be closed to the public, starting on Monday to allow the contractor commence repairs on the structure, Works Minister, Gen. Katumba Wamala announced yesterday, Gen. Wamala said the decision is to give engineers enough time to work on the 61-year-old structure. The bridge is expected to be completed in three months.
