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24 YEARS UGANDAN WINS AFRICA PRIZE FOR ENGINEERING INNOVATION.

Posted on June 19, 2018March 5, 2019 by Gambeta News

24 years old Brian Gitta wins award for innovative engineering, also the first Ugandan to win such award. Brian Gitta, became the first Ugandan to win the prestigious Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation. The award is for his invention of a device which tests malaria without drawing blood. According to BBC, Gitta invented the device after three blood tests failed to diagnose his own malaria. The device is called Matibabu, which means “treatment” in…

RECONSTRUCTION OF UHTTI CENTRE KICK-OFF IN UGANDA

Posted on April 27, 2018 by Gambeta News

Reconstruction of UHTTI set to kick-off after groundbreaking ceremony was held in Uganda. The reconstruction of the Uganda Hotel Tourism and Training Institute (UHTTI) has kick-off in uganda. According to report, the reconstruction is aim at skilling the tourism sector labor force to meet world class standards. Meanwhile the structure will now comprise 50 bedrooms with a construction cost worth Sh24.5 billion. ROKO Construction Ltd is in charge of the reconstruction while World Bank is funding the project. The reconstruction…

Agriculture/Economic Growth Specialist At Tetra Tech, Uganda

Posted on April 23, 2018 by Gambeta News

Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting, engineering, program management, construction management and technical services worldwide. Tetra Tech International Development Services is currently accepting expressions of interest from qualified Ugandan candidates for a range of technical and administrative positions needed to staff an anticipated USAID funded agricultural development program in Uganda. It seeks candidates specialized in the following areas: * Inclusive Value Chain Development – production, post-harvest handling, storage, value added processing, marketing, market linkages,…

UGANDA SIGNS US$4 BILLION OIL REFINERY DEAL

Posted on April 18, 2018April 18, 2018 by Gambeta News

Uganda Government signs US$4 Billion Oil Refinery Agreement Irene Muloni, Uganda Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, have signed a contract with the Albertine Graben Refinery Consortium. The event which was presided over by President Museveni saw the end of the Ugandan government’s five year struggle to get a company to invest in a refinery. Construction of the refinery will be under a public-private partnership. Albertine Graben Refinery Consortium will own 60% shares while the Ugandan government will…

Shs28.4bn CONSTRUCTION OF INSURANCE TOWER KICK-OFF IN UGANDA

Posted on March 29, 2018 by Gambeta News

Insurance Tower construction which will contain a tower office and commercial block kick-off in kampala. The construction of the tower office and commercial block in Kampala, uganda has kick-off. The project which is aim to have a tower that will comply with the International Supervisors standards. The tower will also enable the authority conduct effective supervision. Insurance Regulatory Authority of Uganda (IRA-U) meanwhile are in charge of conducting the supervision. CEO at IRA-U, Ibrahim Kaddunabbi Lubega said “We believe that…

KFW BANK WITHHOLD FUNDS FOR UGANDA’s NYAGAK POWER PROJECT

Posted on March 8, 2018 by Gambeta News

German bank Kfw has withhold its funds for the construction of uganda’s nyagak power project due to incomplete financial closure from project developers. The fund which is for the construction of the nyagak power project has been hold due to delay by the project developers. The money is in the hands of Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau (KfW), a german development bank. The project developers are support to raise debt finance to build the Shs70 billion-project. KfW has set…

AFDB SIGN US$94.52M CONTRACT FOR UGANDA ROAD PROJECT

Posted on January 26, 2018January 29, 2018 by Gambeta News

AFDB loans US$94.52m to uganda for the Kapchorwa-Suam-Kitale and Eldoret Bypass Roads Project. Africa Development bank(AFDB) held a meeting with uganda government about the construction of a major road project in the nation that will help the country construction sector. The contract was signed after the meeting and a loan of US$94.5m was given to the government for the Kapchorwa-Suam-Kitale and Eldoret Bypass Roads Project which will link uganda and kenya. AfDB Director General, Gabriel Negatu, “The…

$318M LOAN FOR NEW UGANDA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT BY UK

Posted on December 13, 2017 by Gambeta News

UK Export Finance (UKEF) give out biggest loan for the construction of a new airport in uganda. The loan is the biggest that has ever been given out by the UK Export Finance (UKEF) and it is for Uganda’s second international airport after Entebbe which will be located in the Kabaale region. The project is UKEF’s first major project in Uganda and the contract was handed to Sussex-headquartered Colas UK to build the runway, taxiway,…

ULTRA-MODERN COMMERCIAL BUILDING SET FOR CONSTRUCTION IN UGANDA

Posted on November 22, 2017 by Gambeta News

Nssf set to build an ultra-modern multipurpose commercial building in Uganda. The construction which was commissioned by the National social security fund (NSSF) uganda is expected to be built in Mbarara town, Uganda. The project which sit on 0.43 acre piece of land which is owned by the NSSF will cost US $1m when completed plus also having a modern retail and office complex that will comprise of four floors with a total built-up area…

US$3.24m Water Supply project in Uganda completed

Posted on November 1, 2017 by Gambeta News

Communities gain from the completed Kapeeka Water Supply project in Uganda. The Kapeeka Water Supply project in Uganda worth about US$3.24m have just been completed. The project which was carried out by The National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) to benefit five sub-counties and Town Councils in both Nakaseke and Kiboga districts. The project which is intended to improve the economic welfare of people in the Luwero Triangle has already given access to clean and safe water to…

SOLARNOW SECURES US$6m DEBT FACILITY

Posted on October 23, 2017 by Gambeta News

Ugandan solar startup SolarNow, receives US$6 million debt facility to help expand business. SolarNow – a startup which sells solar systems to rural households and businesses in Uganda with a 24-month credit facility, have just secured a US$6 million facility from SunFunder. The facility which is SolarNow’s second structured asset finance instrument arranged by SunFunder is intended to help it reach more clients and expand access to pay-as-you-go (PAYG) solar power. According to Willem Nolens, SolarNow’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO),…

UGANDA OPEN FIRST SOLAR PLANT TO INCREASE ELECTRICITY

Posted on October 18, 2017 by Gambeta News

Uganda open first solar plant to help increase electricity as well as job opportunities for resident of that communities. The level of solar energy utilisation in Uganda is still very low which made the country to improve by installing its first solar pv in the early 1980 but it was mainly driven by donor-funded programmes for lighting and vaccine refrigeration in health centers. Due to poor electricity supply, the country has open a solar plant…

UGANDA AT 55, WHERE ARE WE?

Posted on October 9, 2017November 16, 2017 by Gambeta News

As Uganda celebrates its Independence today (09-10-1962), we decided to take an in-depth look at the country with an influence in the Eastern African block. We cannot look at Uganda without acknowledging China’s impressive presence in the region, accounting for numerous infrastructural projects and economic activities. China has been showing a strong willingness to take more ambitious risks associated with the countries resources. Showing strong commitment through signed deals to develop Uganda’s oil, minerals, and…

AIRTEL LAUNCHES 4GLTE TELECOMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY IN UGANDA

Posted on October 4, 2017October 4, 2017 by Gambeta News

Airtel Uganda improves in its network and still keeping it cheap for subscriber. The 4G LTE network will enable Airtel Uganda to provide its subscriber around the country the fastest available speed and an improved experience in internet based activities such as video conferencing, mobile web access, amongst others. According to Airtel managing director, V.G Somasekhar, with the 4G LTE technology, customers would have an overall improved internet experience at an affordable rates. he added…

UGANDA REDUCES LENDING RATES TO 9.5%

Posted on October 4, 2017 by Gambeta News

Bank of Uganda reduces lending rates to 9.5%, to help boost private sector credit growth. Aiming at stimulating the economy and boosting private sector lending, Uganda’s Apex bank, Bank of Uganda have reduced the Central Bank Rate (CBR) from 10% to 9.5%. This reduction have been confirmed as the lowest the country have known since 2011, as the government targets stabilization of its market using short term interest rates. Here is a statement from the…

UGANDA GETS POWER SUPPORT FROM SIEMEN

Posted on September 27, 2017September 29, 2017 by Gambeta News

Siemen to increase national power generating capacity and connect more people to the power grid in uganda. Uganda is a country that has one of the lowest electricity access rates by global and regional standards. The country poor power sector has lead to its been able to have a grid electricity of less than 22% whereby making only 7% of the rural population currently electrified. Siemen’s contribution is primarily to increase national power generating capacities and to…

UGANDAN POLICE BANS DEMONSTRATION AS MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT DEBATES ON PRESIDENTIAL AGE LIMIT

Posted on September 21, 2017 by Gambeta News

The Inspector General of Police Kale Kayihura said in a statement on Wednesday that planners of demonstrations can use other forms other than processions to allow parliament to “debate in peace”. He explained that they received information about groups planning to use the cover of processions to “cause violence and chaos” and that the police is obligated to keep law and order. “For avoidance of doubt, this measure applies to both supporters and opponents of the removal…

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