UGANDA PRESIDENT TO OFFICIATE IN ZIMBABWE 60TH INTERNATIONAL TRADE FAIR

Posted on April 26, 2019April 26, 2019 by Gambeta News

President Museveni in zimbabwe for trade fair officiating

President Museveni is in Zimbabwe to officiate the 60th International Trade Fair in Bulawayo. President Museveni is in Zimbabwe for a two-day visit after accepting an invitation from President Mnangagwa. The Uganda number one citizen is expected to officiate at the 60th Zimbabwe International Trade Fair in Bulawayo. I leave for a two days' working visit to Zimbabwe on the invitation of H.E Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa. While there, I will officiate at the 60th Zimbabwe International Trade Fair…

RWANDA REJECTS UGANDA CEMENT BECAUSE OF FAILED QUALITY STANDARDS

Posted on April 18, 2019 by Gambeta News

Rwanda claims Uganda cement company failed to meet quality standards The most recent victim of the current diplomatic fall out between Uganda and Rwanda is an Ugandan cement company – Hima Cement Ltd. According to Rwanda Revenue Authorities, it blocked Uganda cement exports from Hima Cement Ltd; because it failed to meet minimum quality standard. On 17th April 2019, Director General of Rwanda Standard Board (RSB), Raymond Murenzi said; “The Uganda cement exports were tested and…

TANZANIAN TEAM UP WITH UGANDAN IN OIL EXPLORATION

Posted on April 17, 2019 by Gambeta News

Tanzanian And Ugandan Collaborate in Oil Exploration Tanzanian Energy Minister, Dr Medard Kalemani said Tanzania have teamed up with Ugandan to conduct oil exploration at various areas in Tanzania. The Minister said this at a recent workshop for the parliamentary committee on energy and minerals members. He also said that the ministry have set up a joint team to carry out the oil explorations. This joint team will enable experts from Tanzania borrow experience from their…

UGANDA GOVT. DRAFTING NEW POLICIES FOR OIL MONIES

Posted on April 16, 2019 by Gambeta News

Uganda Government drafts new policies to monitor Petroleum Fund spendings. Uganda Government has conclude plans to draft three policies that will help monitor the spending of Petroleum Fund. These policies will follow the guidelines set-out in the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) of 2015. The Ministry of finance is responsible for the overall management of the Petroleum Fund and shall oversee the transfer into and the disbursements from the Petroleum Fund. The Petroleum Fund is under the Public Finance Management…

PLANES FOR UGANDA AIRLINES SET FOR DELIVERY

Posted on April 16, 2019 by Gambeta News

Uganda Airlines CEO, Ephraim Bagenda and a delegation of government officials and Uganda Airlines are currently in Canada. In essence, to receive a fleet of Bombardier CRJ900 aircrafts. Which were commissioned in Quebec, Canada by the Ugandan government. During a talk show, the Minister of Works & Transport, Monica Azuba Ntege confirms that the plane will arrive Entebbe International Airport on April 23/04/2019. The Uganda airline is launching again after 18 years… Read here…

WORLD BANK ISSUES US $500 MILLION GRANT TO UGANDA

Posted on April 13, 2019 by Gambeta News

Uganda will receive US $500 million grant from World Bank to support the country’s Refugee Programme. Finance minister, Matia Kasaija’s confirms while at the on-going World Bank/International Monetary Fund Spring Meeting. Click on the floating icon on the right to subscribe. More so, please share, Follow us on Twitter and don’t forget to also like us on Facebook.

JAPANESE INVESTORS IN UGANDA KEEN ON WASTE MANAGEMENT

Posted on April 9, 2019April 9, 2019 by Gambeta News

President, Kaguta Museveni meets with Japanese investors in Uganda who are keen on investing in waste management. The delegates were led by Mr. Ito Yuichi from Art Yuichi Company want to invest in recycling organic waste. More so, they have their eyes on the city of Kampala which is growing tremendously. In essence, waste management is essential for a sustainable urban development. Click on the floating icon on the right to subscribe. More so, please share,…

UGANDA GOVERNMENT TO COMMISSION ISIMBA HYDROPOWER DAM

Posted on March 21, 2019March 21, 2019 by Gambeta News

President Kaguta Museveni will later today commission the Isimba Hydropower Dam Uganda Government will today commission the Isimba Hydropower Dam project. The 183MW Isimba Hydropower Dam will help address the shortage of power and also increase the nation capacity to 1000MW. Pres. @KagutaMuseveni will today commission the 183MW Isimba Hydro Power plant in Kayunga district. The Shs 2 trillion dam will bring #Uganda’s installed capacity to 1000MW. #IsimbaCommissioning 📸 @UegclOfficial pic.twitter.com/M8WnoJtukh — Government of Uganda (@GovUganda) March…

UGANDA DOCTORS OPPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF LUBOWA HOSPITAL PROJECT

Posted on March 19, 2019 by Gambeta News

Doctors unhappy with Uganda government over support for the construction of Lubowa hospital. Doctors of Uganda Medical Association has express their dismay over government plans to support the construction of a specialised hospital. The deal was signed with a consortium comprising of Finasi and ROKO Construction Company. The plan is to construct a new specialized hospital in Lubowa. Meanwhile, the deal has not been received well by doctors in the nation. According to them, the government is neglecting local…

THE TALLEST BUILDING IN UGANDA

Posted on March 11, 2019 by Gambeta News

The recently commissioned 22 storey URA Towers is now the tallest building in Uganda. Uganda’s tallest building is accommodating the state’s Revenue Authority. As a result, the 22-storey building will ensure service delivery and efficiency in the collection of taxes. In fact, Jonathan Nsubuga an Ugandan architect designed the tower to utilise natural light and natural airflow. Therefore, reducing the operating cost of maintaining the building. FACTS ABOUT UGANDA’S TALLEST BUILDING Name: URA Towers Floor area:…

ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE IN UGANDA

Posted on March 9, 2019March 9, 2019 by Gambeta News

Uganda’s infrastructure is seeing more government investments. Especially, the road from Fort Portal to Hima and the Hima-Kasese-Katunguru road. Soon, the entire section of the Fort Portal-Bushenyi road will be tarmacked. With infrastructure in place and given the fertility of the Rwenzori area, residents will embark on commercial farming and improve their household incomes. Government is also extending electricity to all sub counties. The other interventions by government include setting up an industrial park for…

NEW INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT UNDER CONSTRUCTION IN UGANDA

Posted on March 8, 2019March 8, 2019 by Gambeta News

A new international airport in Uganda is under construction

Uganda’s second international Airport under construction A new international airport in Uganda will soon surface. The Hoima International Airport also called Kabaale International Airport, is currently under construction in Uganda. This airport when completed will be Uganda’s second airport asides the Entebbe International Airport. The airport design will see it accommodating Boeing 747-8Fs, Antonov An-124s and some of the world’s largest cargo aircraft. This is because it will also serve as a special purpose airport; to facilitate the delivery…

FRANCE TO SUPPORT ACCESS TO WATER AND SANITATION IN UGANDA

Posted on March 6, 2019 by Gambeta News

French Development Agency (AFD) supports access to water and sanitation in Uganda with €270 million The Ugandan government and the French government via French Development Agency (AFD); have signed a loan deal to help support access to water and sanitation in Uganda. The loan deal comprises of two separate financing agreements for two projects amounting to 270 million euros (1.2 trillion Shillings). The first agreement of 150 million euros; will be for providing supply networks and also increasing the volume…

UGANDA AIRLINES LAUNCHING SOON

Posted on March 4, 2019March 5, 2019 by Gambeta News

Photos of the upcoming Uganda Airlines Bombardier CRJ-900 in Canada Uganda Airlines launching soon after more than 18 years of inactivity. In 2001, the government liquidated the business after all privatisation attempts failed to keep the brand afloat. The company had suffered from gross mismanagement which led to huge debts. In its hey days, the airline serviced its local and some international destinations. The relaunching airline will start by operating regional flights using Bombardier CRJ-900…

CRISIS AT MTN UGANDA FOLLOWING GOVERNMENT INVESTIGATION

Posted on February 23, 2019 by Gambeta News

There is currently a crisis at MTN Uganda involving the government and top executives. MTN Uganda, East Africa’s biggest telecoms operator is facing investigation on false declaration of revenue and other business activities. Following these investigations, Uganda’s government initiated a move to expel Wim Vanhelleputte, Chief Executive of MTN Uganda from the country. The government has cited national security issues as the reason for the actions taken against the company. Early this year, the Ugandan…

MOBILE MONEY IN UGANDA TO ATTRACT DEBT INVESTORS

Posted on February 13, 2019 by Gambeta News

Uganda’s mobile money platform will help attract debt investors. Uganda is planning to use mobile money platforms to sell government securities to its citizens. The government said the mobile money platform will help reduce the dependence on commercial banks and institutional investors for funding. The Ugandan government also believes the initiative will help boost savings and investments; especially among its citizens and this will in turn also drive economic growth. In Uganda many people do not…

UGANDA

Posted on February 6, 2019February 27, 2019 by Gambeta News

Construction of Namutumba Health Centre III kicks-off in Uganda The Construction of Namutumba Health Centre III in Uganda have begun. The project which is worth Shs500m is part of the World bank’s plan to grow the Ugandan health sector. The Namutumba Health Centre III will have a maternity ward, children, male and female wards and a toilet. The project has been greatly received by residents. There is also a sigh of relief among residents in Kagulu Sub-county as…

CONSTRUCTION OF UGANDA-TANZANIA PIPELINE TO START IN JUNE

Posted on January 31, 2019 by Gambeta News

Plans underway for the construction of Uganda-Tanzania pipeline. The much anticipated construction of Uganda-Tanzania pipeline will kick-off in June. The underground pipeline will transport crude oil across both countries as well as create a strong bond between them. The Uganda-Tanzania pipeline which is 1,445-km long will run from Hoima in Uganda to Tanga in Tanzania. It will cost approximately US$3.5 billion. Ministers and delegates from Uganda and Tanzania met last week Friday to finalize discussions that will pave way for…

UGANDA PRESIDENT MEETS COMMONWEALTH DELEGATES OVER INFRASTRUCTURAL DEVELOPMENT

Posted on January 30, 2019January 30, 2019 by Gambeta News

President Museveni plans for more infrastructural development in Uganda especially in electricity after meeting with CDC delegates. Infrastructural development in Uganda is part of President Yoweri Museveni plans. In African nations, infrastructural development is the way forward. This is why Uganda President held a meeting with Commonwealth Development Corporation (CDC) delegation. The focus of the meeting was on the different ways to develop the nation’s infrastructure especially in the electricity sector. It aimed at increasing the electricity…

UGANDA GOVERNMENT SEEK FUNDS FROM UK FOR NAMANVE DEVELOPMENT

Posted on January 17, 2019 by Gambeta News

Uganda government seek US$ 246m (Shs910b) from UK Export Finance for Namanve Development. Uganda government has applied to UK for funds to construct a project. This project is for the development of Kampala Industrial and Business Park. Meanwhile, loan will help build the park that has been incomplete for a while now. According to reports, the load will be available this month after decade of long talk about the need to fully develop the park. The loan which…

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