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Source: World Health Organization - Uganda | Jun 07, 2023

Electronic-cigarettes ban, a critical tool in Uganda’s battle against tobacco use

Current evidence indicates that using e-cigarettes is dangerous, especially for young people and people who have never smoked

In the face of consistent opposition from the tobacco industry, Uganda is standing firm on its successful eight-year long ban on the sale of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes), says World Health Organization (WHO) Country Representative Dr Yonas Tegegn Woldemariam. The Tobacco Control Act, 2015 sought to effectively remove this globally popular…

Source: Parliament of the Republic of Uganda | Jun 05, 2023

Uganda: Deputy Speaker Tayebwa roots for Uganda's film sector

Officiating at the 10th Uganda Film Festival (UFF) Gala Night, Tayebwa said the government is counting on the film industry to showcase to the world the importance of culture

The Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa has pledged to support Uganda's film industry describing it as an important platform that helps in the promotion and preservation of culture and heritage. Officiating at the 10th Uganda Film Festival (UFF) Gala Night, Tayebwa said the government is counting on the film industry to…

Source: United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) | Jun 02, 2023

United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) Trains on the Integrated Planning and Reporting Toolkit (IPRT) with Uganda’s National Planning Authority

The training, which was based on NDP III, provided key insights for participants on how to streamline their results framework, check and track alignment of the NDP III at goal, target and indicator levels with the SDGs and Agenda 2063

The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) trained key Ugandan government officials during a four (4) day applied training program on the integrated Planning and Reporting Toolkit (IPRT), from 23 – 26 May 2023, in Kampala, Uganda. The training was organized by the Development Planning Section of the Macroeconomics…

Source: The Republic of Uganda - Ministry of Foreign Affairs | Jun 02, 2023

President Museveni Meets Sudan's Vice President to Discuss Deteriorating Situation in Sudan

President Museveni emphasised the importance of ending the fighting and working towards reconciliation and fair elections

H. E. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni welcomed and held discussions with H.E Malik Agar Eyre Ngamyoufa, the Vice Chairman of the Transitional Sovereignty Council of the Republic of Sudan. During their discussion, H.E Agar gave the President a comprehensive overview of the current security situation in Sudan, highlighting the need…

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Source: Liquid Intelligent Technologies | Jun 01, 2023

Liquid C2 and INOVO partnership enables African contact centres to effortlessly boost Customer experience (CX) through a flexible, fully integrated cloud solution

Through their new partnership, Liquid C2 and INOVO stand ready to make it easier and quicker for contact centres to improve their CX end-to-end

Liquid C2, a business of Liquid Intelligent Technologies (Liquid) (https://www.Liquid.Tech), a pan-African technology group, has partnered with INOVO to offer its omni-channel cloud contact centre to clients in Zimbabwe, Zambia, Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, and South Africa. INOVO’s cloud contact centre solution enables businesses to easily optimise channels, supporting processes, data…

Source: United Nations Secretary-General | May 29, 2023

Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General – on Somalia

The Secretary-General pays tribute to all ATMIS troops and expresses his appreciation for their service in support of peace and stability in Somalia

The Secretary-General strongly condemns the recent attack against the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) base, staffed by Ugandan peacekeepers, in Buulo Mareer, Lower Shabelle, Somalia. The Secretary-General conveys his heartfelt condolences to the families of those killed as well as to the Government and people of Uganda. He…

Source: Parliament of the Republic of Uganda | May 28, 2023

Uganda: Environment Parliament calls for solid investment in waste disposal

The session was chaired by the Environment Parliament Speaker, Robert Turyakira, an environmental and climate activist

To tackle climate change, the Environment Parliament has issued a call for a substantial increase in investment in waste disposal research. The inaugural sitting on Friday, 26 May 2023, at Parliament, brought together young people, policymakers, environmental scientists, concerned individuals and Members of Parliament to explore viable solutions to environmental…

Source: High Commission of the United Republic of Tanzania Abuja, Nigeria | May 26, 2023

The Joint Commissioning of the Kikagati Hydroelectric Power Station, also known as the Kikagati Power Station

The project is expected to deliver to Kyerwa and Karagwe districts in Kagera region, access to reliable and affordable electricity

Her Excellency Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, President of the United Republic of Tanzania and her Ugandan counterpart, His Excellency Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Thursday 25th May, 2023 commissioned the Kikagati Hydroelectric Power Project in Isingiro District, South western Uganda. The power station is located across the Kagera River and will…

Source: Parliament of the Republic of Uganda | May 25, 2023

Uganda: Members of Parliament call for adequate financing of maternal health

The maternal mortality rate in Uganda is 336 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births as per the 2016 Uganda Demographic Health Survey

Legislators have tasked the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development to ensure adequate financing for maternal health as a way of averting the escalating maternal mortality. This was contained in a petition from the Uganda Women Parliamentary Association (UWOPA) presented by Tororo District Woman Member of Parliament, Hon. Sarah…

Source: U.S. Embassy in Uganda | May 25, 2023

United States Builds Resilient Generations of Ugandans by Increasing Incomes and Improving Nutrition

As a result of this five-year U.S. government-funded project, participants are now accessing formal financial services, saving with a purpose, and connecting with private sector partners

The U.S. government is celebrating the achievements of a program that has worked with more than 205,000 people from vulnerable households to build incomes, improve nutrition, and strengthen community participation across eight districts in the Kigezi, Acholi, and Karamoja sub-regions. As a result of this five-year U.S. government-funded project, locally…

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