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Uganda happy to benefit from China’s expertise in environmental conservation and technology – Prime Minister

Uganda happy to benefit from China’s expertise in environmental conservation and technology – Prime Minister

The Prime Minister Dr Ruhakana Rugunda has applauded the existing cordial and mutually beneficial relationship between the People’s Republic of China and the Government of Uganda. Dr Rugunda said Uganda was happy to benefit from China’s expertise in environmental conservation and technology. The Premier made the remarks while receiving the visiting Chinese Minister for State […]

Tobacco Control Bill, 2014 tabled before Parliament

Tobacco Control Bill, 2014 tabled before Parliament

The long awaited Tobacco Control Bill, 2014 has been tabled before Parliament for the second reading giving powers to Ministry of health to be responsible for the implementation of the law. Chairperson of health Committee Medard Bitekyerenzo while presenting the report to Parliament said as was earlier proposed that the office of the Prime Minister […]

Government urged to formulate policy on Early Childhood Development

Government urged to formulate policy on Early Childhood Development

Uganda Parliamentary Forum for Children wants government to formulate an Early Childhood Development and Nutrition policy to guide on children learning and feeding in the country. The forum while at Imperial Royale Hotel in Kampala and in meeting organized by UNICEF resolved to engage the government concerning this matter saying these policies are needed urgently. […]

95% of Uganda Road Traffic Accidents are preventable- Prime Minister Rugunda

95% of Uganda Road Traffic Accidents are preventable-  Prime Minister Rugunda

The Prime Minister Dr Ruhakana Rugunda has called for massive sensitization of the public on road safety measures to reduce the rampant road accidents in the country. Rugunda said 95% of the road accidents could be prevented if only the people followed the road traffic regulations. The Premier made the remarks while meeting a cross […]

Uganda receives financing support from World Bank

  The government of Uganda, represented by the office of the prime minister has received financing from the World Bank towards the cost of the second Northern Uganda Social Action (NUSAF2) project. The permanent secretary of the prime minister’s office Pius Birigimana says that the government intends to apply part of the proceeds for the […]

Kabaka to relocate CBS FM radio station

Soon the offices and studios of radio CBS FM currently stationed at the Buganda Kingdom administration premises at Bulange Mengo will be shifted to the new commercial building the Kabaka of Buganda, Ronald Muwenda Mutebi two has built in Katwe, inKampala.  The new building which is going to house CBS FM is called ‘Muganzirwaza.’ A […]