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UBOS to release results of 2014 National housing and population census

UBOS to release results of 2014 National housing and population census

Uganda National Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) is in the final stages of releasing the results of 2014 National housing and population census with detailed indicators beyond the number of people that was released in the provisional results. The head of Communication and Cooperate Affairs at UBOS Mr. Geoffrey Nabongo while addressing Journalists at UBOS head office […]

World Habitat Awards invites application around the world

    World Habitat Awards: Individuals, organizations and governmental agencies with innovative and practical solution to housing needs and problems from any country of the world can apply for the World Habitat Awards. The awards are given annually to projects that provide practical and innovative solutions to current housing needs and problems, from the global […]

UNFPA Special Youth Programme Grants

This programme is designed to give young people from developing countries opportunities to engage in policy development and programming; to help build the capacity of young people; and to sensitize both the young people and UNFPA staff on partnering to address adolescent and youth issues. Grants/Financial Support All selected candidates will be provided: – Cost […]

MASDAR Institute Scholarship in science &Technology

Full scholarship is available to qualified talented students who meet its high admission standards which include appropriate TOEFL score, GRE and an excellent CGPA from a recognized university. A minimum CGPA of 3.0 (on a 4 point scale) or 2:1 in the British system, minimum TOEFL score of 577, and a minimum GRE quantitative score […]

National Housing Corporation land dispute turns sour

Police has detained 23 employees of National Housing Corporation for allegedly torturing and causing death of one person. National Housing Corporation is currently involved in a land dispute with local residents of Namungona over proper land ownership. Ibin Senkumbi the Kampala metropolitan police spokesperson says the employees illegally arrested and locked up Isaac Lubega and […]

Public to share housing units with police

  Ugandans for the first time will be allowed to share housing units with Uganda police force officers after redevelopment of Nsambya, Kibuli and Naguru police barracks. The Projects Manager of Uganda police Jim Mugunga have confirmed the development and said that the housing units to be shared have been built by police in partnership […]

Police open bids for Nsambya police land redevelopment

    Police and other government officials have today opened bids that seek to redevelop Nsambya, Kibuli and Naguru police barracks. The police want to redevelop the barracks through a Public Private Partnership. The redevelopment may save the Uganda Police officers from an acute shortage of housing units. According to the programme, tens of thousands […]