Browsing by Author "Lumu, David"

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    44 doctors sent abroad for training
    (New Vision, 2017-09-15) Lumu, David
    The Government has sent 43 doctors to India and another to Canada for specialised training in gyneacology; ear, nose and throat, neurosurgery, kidney and Joint surgery.
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    78% Ugandans have no access to electricity
    (New Vision, 2017-09-08) Lumu, David; Murungi, Joan
    Only about two out of every 10 Ugandans have access to electricity, leaving majority of Ugandans in darkness or at least using rudimentary kerosene lamps for lighting, according to a new report from the energy ministry.
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    Budget:
    (New Vision, 2018-01-03) Lumu, David; Mulondo, Moses
    As farmers across the country continue to grapple with drought related problems, the government has proposed to set aside sh137b in the next financial year for solar-powered irrigation pumps, rehabilitation of irrigation schemes and the construction of bulk water supply reservoirs.
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    Makerere research links high malaria spread to HIV.
    (New Vision, 2018-01-18) Lumu, David; Agaba, Vivian
    Makerere University research has linked high malaria infections to HIV raising another line of HIV co-infection that researchers say the government policy implementation agencies ought to consider in the fight against HIV.
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    Sh1 trillion earmarked for teachers' houses.
    (New Vision, 2018-01-01) Lumu, David
    The government has earmarked sh1.3 trillion for the construction of houses for teachers in various primary and secondary schools and revamping of infrastructure in Universities. According to the 2018/2019 budget framework paper. In the primary education sector, sh2.6b will be earmarked from the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) and sh32b from the local government budget for the construction of classrooms, teachers' quarters and supply of desks for government aided primary schools in Kampala.
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    Sh40b earmarked for extension workers, fertilisers.
    (New Vision, 2018-01-03) Mulondo, Moses; Lumu, David
    The agriculture ministry has asked sh10b to procure vehicles and motorcycles for extension workers, according to the proposed 2018/2019 budget framework. The agriculture minister, Vincent Ssempijja, said this is intent to help 3,800 extension workers in different parts of the country to reach out to many farmers and advise them on best farming practices.
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    Tanzania Legislators ratify oil pipeline treaty
    (New Vision, 2017-09-13) Lumu, David
    Tanzanian lawmakers have ratified the multi-billion Hoima-Tanga crude oil pipeline agreement ahead of President John Pombe Magufuli's visit to Uganda for the official laying of the foundation stone in Hoima.
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    UCC to swtich off 9 million phones
    (New Vision, 2018-04-06) Lumu, David
    The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) and all licensed telecom operators are working on mechanisms to deactivate any phones whose specifications fall short of the minimum standards. In recent years, the country has been a dumping ground for cheap, counterfeit and second hand mobile phones, often sold on the streets.