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NWSC Engineer Arrested for Alleged Theft of Pipes Worth Shs100 Million
Mr. Norman Ijuka, an official in charge of the Arua area at the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC), has…
Makerere University Seeks UGX 60 Billion for Research and Innovation from Tax Payers
Makerere University is advocating for an increase in funding from the Ugandan government, aiming for a total of Shs60 billion…
Unesco Enlists 55 New Inscriptions on Intangible Heritage List
Unesco has added 55 new cultural practices to its Intangible Cultural Heritage List. Among these, twelve elements hail from Africa,…
Uganda Contemplates a Full Ban on Polythene Bags (Kavera) to Tackle Environmental and Health Concerns
The Ugandan government is exploring the possibility of implementing a complete ban on the production and use of polythene bags,…
NWSC Adopts Digital Strategies for Efficient Water Services
In the late 1990s, obtaining a water connection in Kampala meant enduring a fortnight of assessments and paperwork, only to…
Uganda’s 2024/25 Budget Reveals Debt Strategies and State House Priorities
The Ugandan government has unveiled its plans to allocate Shs23.4 trillion towards servicing its escalating public debt, which is poised…
