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Christian Aids welcomes Kenya's new constitution but warns against self-interest of political elite

Christian Aid welcomes Kenya’s new constitution which passed into law today but warns the country’s democratic institutions must be bolstered to prevent members of the political elite using the reforms to further their own interests. It says the greatest challenge now is to ensure the provisions of the constitution are rapidly translated into eagerly-awaited benefits […]

The Next CEO: the Inspiring Story of Honesty in Determining success in life

The Next CEO A successful business man was growing old and knew it was time to choose a successor to take over the business. Instead of choosing one of his Directors or his children, he decided to do something different. He called all the young executives in his company together. He said, ‘It is time for me […]

Humboldt Research Awards for leading Academics work

Every year, the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation enables more than 2,000 researchers from all over the world to spend time researching in Germany. The Foundation maintains a network of more than 24,000 Humboldtians from all disciplines in over 130 countries worldwide – including 43 Nobel Prize winners. The award is granted in recognition of a […]

Tullow Oil announces half year performance results

Webtorial 2010 Half year results – Strong first half results in line with market expectations – Exploration success continues; Owo-1 confirms second major oil field in Ghana – Uganda discovered resources now 1 billion barrels 25 August 2010 – Tullow Oil plc (Tullow), the independent oil and gas exploration and production Group, announces its half-yearly […]

RNTC: Training on Broadcast Journalism,Broadcast Management,Internet for Journalists

RNTC is a centre of excellence in the field of media, development and education. We design and implement projects supporting the development of the media sector and the effective use of media for development. We do this in the developing world and in countries in transition. Broadcast Journalism (theme: Sport and Society) Course dates: January […]

Studies reveal prospects for linking ape conservation with poverty reduction in Africa

Press release – http://www.iied.org/natural-resources/media/studies-reveal-prospects-for-linking-ape-conservation-poverty-reduction-afri African countries with populations of endangered apes could do more to ensure that conservation activities bring benefits in the fight against poverty, according to two reports published today by the International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED) and partners. The reports reveal important lessons from across the continent that policymakers and […]

Uganda national contemporary ballet shows off THE RIDE OF THE SPRING on August 29 at National Theater

*U**GANDA** **N**ATIONAL **C**ONTEMPORARY **B**ALLET* *IGOR STRAVINSKY: “**THE RIDE OF SPRING”* * * *The new powerful and successful creation* by choreographer Valerie Miquel With all the dancers of UNCB: Patrick Kaddu, Mike Kaddu, Peter Kalifa, Brovin Kato, Valerie Miquel, Walter Ruva Nassif  Wangubo, NEW COMERS: Phionah Mirembe. Dennis Katongole *SUNDAY, the 29th of August / 7:00pm […]

Uganda Electoral Commission contacts head office and in districts

Uganda Electoral Commission contacts head office and in districts CONTACT PHYSICAL ADDRESS Electoral Commission., Plot 53/56 Jinja Road , Kampala ,Uganda. P.O.Box 22678 Kampala, Uganda EMAIL ADDRESS info@ec.or.ug secretary@ec.or.ug pr@ec.or.ug District Offices TELEPHONES +256-414 337500 +256-414-337501 +256-414337502/6/7/3 Public Relations: +256-41-4-337577 +256-414-337 594 Fax: 256-41-4-341 907 / 341 655 DISTRICT – CONTACTS Remember the Uganda telephone […]

Uganda Elections Voter Register now online

The wave of new information and communication technologies is going to be evident in Uganda’s forthcoming 2011 general elections, with the first major sign being the online display of the voters register. The Uganda Electoral Commission has started the public display of the voters Register ahead of the 2011 Uganda general elections. Voters are being […]

Youth, Rural Development and ICT: ARDYIS Essay Contest now open – Deadline Extended to 15 August 2010!

Win up to 1,500 euros and improve your capacity! The Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation ACP-EU (CTA), in collaboration with FARA, Yam-Pukri, CAFAN, AYF, ANAFE and PAFPNET, is organizing an essay writing contest on “Youth and ICTs in Agriculture and Rural Development”, aimed at identifying innovative solutions on challenges faced by youth in […]

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