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THE energy ministry is to resume the marking of all fuel coming into the country effective today.
WORKS minister, John Nasasira, has ordered Salini Construttori, the contractor of the Kampala Northern Bypass, to wind-up works on the project by the end of this month.
THE re-development of Port Bell in Luzira, will cost $13m (about sh24.2b), the director of transport at the works ministry, said last week.
KENSINGTON Luxury Heights, one of the leading real estate developers, over the weekend handed over 50 homes to the new owners.
STANDARD Chartered Bank has launched a new personal lending service that will enhance convenience in servicing loans during the festive season.
THE dfcu Bank has been named 'the 2009 Most Innovative Bank' by the Global Banking Alliance (GBA) for Women.
THE East Africa Business Council has congratulated the East African Community Heads of State upon the historical signing of the East African Community Common Market Protocol.
Representative democracy is a system of government where citizens participate in the government by electing public officials.
The Ministry of Information Communication Technology recently embarked on Phase Two of the $106m (sh212b) on the nation backbone infrastructure IT project. Government's noble intention is to extend 2,130km of fibre optic cable to the countryside, so as to provide high speed bandwidth for faster communication, data and information flow.
President Barack Obama is finally raising the bar of engagement with corrupt regimes in the region. Kenya has 15 of its officials, including attorney general Wako, blocking political reforms, banned from stepping onto American soil.
Kampala mayor Nasser Sebaggala has sued DP top leaders including the president, John Ssebaana Kizito, the chairman, Joseph Mukiibi, and the acting secretary general, Lulume Bayiga, for delaying the delegates conference.
A NUMBER of individuals have pledged to support the 14-year-old girl from Bushenyi, who was recently arrested for allegedly killing her would-be rapist.
CITY businessman Mukasa Kasawuli the proprietor of Samona skin products and artiste Matthias Walukagga have agreed to resolve their disputes out of court.
District leaders from eastern Uganda have backed the land amendment Bill currently before Parliament and the regional tier system of governance.
Uganda's economy is doing well despite the global economic crisis, former vice-president Dr. Specioza Kazibwe has said.
SEVEN officials of the National Agricultural Advisory Services (NAADS) in Kanungu district were arrested at Kanungu Police Station on Friday.
President Yoweri Museveni and his Southern Sudanese counterpart Salva Kiir are expected in Moyo district tommorrow.
FUFA publicist Rogers Mulindwa sparked off fears that Uganda Cranes might not defend their CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup title because the soccer federation has run out of money.
David Mutai outsprinted his counterpart Naibei Rutto in the final 100 metres as Kenya regained the MTN Kampala International Marathon title yesterday.
UGANDA golfer Stephen Kasaija maintained his composure in the final round to win the Rwanda Open yesterday.
MTN Heathens added another title to their impressive collection by winning the Uganda Rugby Union Super Cup on Saturday.
THERE is no doubt that the MTN Kampala Marathon is destined to be one of Africa's leading sports events and is bigger and more exciting than before. As athletics chief Dan Tamwesigire said, the event is also clear testimony of how corporate responsibility is essential for the development and growth of communities.
CRANES coach Robert Williamson may not have been impressed by the form of Johnson Bagoole but the midfielder has attracted the attention of DRC Congo's premier side AS Vita.
CHAMPIONS URA's 1-0 win at home in Namboole on Saturday is latest indication that the side is determined to continue the fight for the title after a dismal start.
FOR an international-ranked event, the just-concluded Kampala MTN Marathon was lacking in several aspects. As someone put it, there was little to show that this was the sixth edition of the annual competition.
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