Microsoft has announced that it is removing its Linux Kernel from the Windows OS image with Windows 10 20H1/2004 and instead will deliver it via Windows updates. It is expected to begin rolling out Windows 10 2004 (the Windows 10 20H1 feature update) any day now. One of the release’s biggest new features is the second version of the Windows…
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The Finance Ministry has tabled a loan request of Shillings 1.2 trillion for the Kampala-Jinja Expressway project. The project comprising the 77KM Kampala-Jinja Expressway and 18KM Kampala Southern Bypass aims at reducing traffic congestion in and around Kampala City, and provide rapid transport to/from the main economic hubs. The two roads were among the expressways designated in the Second National…
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Wakiso district is hunting for over Shillings 40 billion to put up road infrastructure connecting Bussi Island to the mainland. Bussi Island, which is 10kilometers away from Entebbe town, remains secluded and visibly detached from the rest of Wakiso district because of poor physical infrastructure and lack of proper transport means. A wooden canoe from Nakiwogo land site or through…
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President Museveni has advised farmers in Acholi to embark on growing cassava, saying it’s a strategic crop. Speaking at the launch of a mass cassava growing project in Acholibur sub county in Pader district on Saturday, Museveni said cassava is a great source of food and contributes to the food security of households. The Acholibur Parish Project [APP] initiated by…
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The Urban Authorities Association of Uganda has petitioned the Minister of Local Government seeking amendment of Public Finance Management. Through the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), the Ministry of Finance, Economic Planning and Economic Development introduced regulations under Integrated Financial Management System in which all local revenue collected by Local governments must be deposited at special account in Bank of…
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The newly-elected speakers of Kampala Capital City Authority-KCCA Abubakar Kawalya has called for unity among leaders. The technical wing of KCCA and the politicians have often clashed accusing the other of interference which has affected service delivery. In his inaugural speech on Thursday at the City Hall, Kawalya promised to promote cooperation and unity between political and technical leaders. Kawalya…
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Airtel Uganda managing director VG Somasekhar has left his position effective this month, the company has announced. According to Airtel Uganda, Somasekhar is going back to India and he will continue to be associated with the Bharti Airtel Group, the parent company in an unmentioned capacity. No replacement has been announced so far. In a statement issued on Thursday, Raghunath…
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The G77 summit that was scheduled to be held in Uganda next month has been cancelled. According to the Uganda’s Permanent Representative at the United Nations and the current External Adviser on G77 matters, Adonia Ayebare, due to the outbreak of the coronavirus in different countries and in consultation with the G77 member states, the summit has been postponed to…
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Ugandans are paying way too much to use their cards at different Automated Teller Machines with commercial banks blaming the issue of foreign switch providers and the cost of moving money. The switch service providers, including Visa, China Union Pay and MasterCard enable one to use an ATM that is not of their bank to access their cash. The interconnection…
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Bruhan Byaruhanga, the National Resistance Movement candidate has pulled out of the race for the pioneer Speaker of Kampala Capital City Authority. The Kyambogo University councilor, who had earlier declared interest in the speaker’s seat, has instead been nominated for the position of Deputy Speaker. In his speech, Byaruhanga said he would have loved to be speaker but decided to…
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