Tag: Betty Amongi

Court Sentences Two to Death, Seven to Life Over Susan Magara Murder

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The kidnappers held her captive for nearly three weeks, demanding up to $1 million before accepting about $200,000 (approximately UGX 700 million). During her captivity, they cut off two of her fingers and sent them alongside a video of her pleading for help to pressure her family into paying the ransom.

UPC Attributes Two Million Stunted Children to 1980s Livestock Losses

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Akena referred to historical statements by President Museveni acknowledging the destruction of food supplies and the destitution of about 2.7 million people during that period. He argued that the loss of cattle deprived communities of daily nutrition, household income, school fees, draft power, and soil fertility, leaving effects that continue to be felt today.
Business

Gov’t Reduces GROW Loan Interest Rates to Boost Women...

The GROW loan project is a five-year program set to end in December 2027. The Generating Growth Opportunities and Productivity for Women Enterprises (GROW) Project is a Government of Uganda Project, funded by the World Bank, implemented by the Ministry of Gender, Labour, and Social Development and the Private Sector Foundation Uganda in all districts, municipalities, and cities.
Business

Speaker Directs Minister Amongi to Give Comprehensive Report on...

On August 28, 2024, GROW launched an initiative that will offer quick and affordable loans to women entrepreneurs. The Grow Loan is available at Stanbic Bank and Equity Bank, Finance Trust Bank, DFCU Bank, Centenary Bank, and Post Bank.
National News

MP Ssemujju Rejects Gov’t’s Proposal to Create National Council...

Ssemujju Nganda, the Kira Municipality Member of Parliament, has rejected a proposal by the government to create a National Council for Kiswahili aimed at promoting Kiswahili in Uganda, saying instead the language should be made compulsory in schools.
National News

Vice President Alupo Tips Women on Efficient Utilization of...

The Vice President of the Republic of Uganda, Rt. Major Jessica Alupo, has advised that women entrepreneurs set to benefit from the GROW loan project have a clear business plan before they apply for loans.
Opinion

Relevance of Improving Access to Labour Justice as a...

As Uganda gears up to celebrate International Labour Day, where the celebrations will be held at Mukabura Grounds, St....
National News

High Court Trashes Byarugaba’s Attempt to Regain his Position...

The High Court sitting in Kampala has dismissed an attempt by Richard Byarugaba seeking to overturn the decision of...
National News

The late MP Cecilia Ogwal was a True Patriot-...

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has said that the fallen Dokolo District Woman Member of Parliament, Cecilia Barbara Atim Ogwal, was...
National News

Government Pledges to Construct New Remand Homes for Juveniles...

The government has revealed plans to construct more remand homes for juveniles in the Lango Sub-region due to an...

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