Browsing by Author "Mutegeki, Geoffrey"

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    Barclays aided CIPLAQCIL start manufacture of drugs.
    (New Vision, 2017-09-04) Mutegeki, Geoffrey
    Malaria and HIV/AIDS are the leading causes of mortality and morbidity in Uganda at a rate 478 cases per 1,000 people and 230 registered new infections per day respectively. This is what inspired the proprietors of quality Chemicals industries Limited (CIPLAQCIL) to venture into manufacturing medicines that would positively change the situation.
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    Ebola outbreak: Uganda put on alert
    (New Vision, 2018-05-11) Mutegeki, Geoffrey
    The Ministry of Health has urged Ugandans and tourists to remain alert following the outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
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    Government urged to promote farmers' interests
    (New vision, 2017-12-11) Agaba, John; Mutegeki, Geoffrey
    Experts speaking during the Uganda's Best Farmers Awards 2017 ceremony on Friday have called for a conducive environment and improved tax legislation, which can favour a sector that continues to make the backbone of the economy.
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    Gulu district pulls out guns against SCHOOL HUNGER
    (New Vision, 2018-04-11) Mutegeki, Geoffrey; Tumwesige, Arnest
    In view of parents' slow response to offer lunch to their school-going children, Gulu district has pioneered a policy on school feeding. The district has with immediate effect, barred all non-government organisations from feeding pupils, on the ground that it is not sustainable. The district now compels parents and guardians to provide meals for their children or be punished.
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    Karamoja wakes up to a new dawn, embraces education
    (New Vision, 2018-04-11) Mutegeki, Geoffrey
    Peter Apule recalls the day his father almost killed him for joining school and not staying home to look after his father's cattle.
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    Kawanda- Karuma power line construction starage facility closed
    (New Vision, 2018-05-09) Mutegeki, Geoffrey
    The storage facility for the firm constructing the Kawanda-Karuma transmission power line has been closed over environmental concerns.
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    Keeping girls in school with re-usable pads
    (New Vision, 2017-01-11) Mutegeki, Geoffrey
    The high cost of sanitary pads, coupled with limited access to clean water as well as proper sanitation facilities especially in schools, is making it difficult for girls to manage their menstruation. After his sister dropped out of school due to lack of sanitary pads, Sadat Nduhira, realised there was need to provide re-usable pads for girls who cannot afford disposable ones,
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    Kyebambe chapel praying for sh800m.
    (New Vision, 2017-11-22) Mutegeki, Geoffrey
    Former students of Kyebambe Girls school in Fort Portal, Kabarole district two years ago, embarked on a drive to build a new chapel at the school. The chapel which is almost complete has cost them about sh3b. There is still need for sh800m to complete the project.
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    Minister rejects launch of contraceptive guidelines
    (New Vision, 2017-09-29) Mutegeki, Geoffrey
    Plans to offer family planning services to children aged 15 and above have been thwarted by the state minister for primary healthcare, Joyce Moriku, who said the Speaker of Parliament was not consulted. Yesterday, Moriku refused to launch the fourth edition of the National Guidelines and Service Standards for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights during the second National Family Planning Conference held at the Kampala Serena Hotel.
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    Museveni faults UWA over stray elephants.
    (New Vision, 2017-11-29) Mutegeki, Geoffrey
    President Museveni has asked the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) to wake up and help people of Nwoya district whose crops are being destroyed by stray elephants from Murchison Falls National Park.
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    Nawangwe studied at Makerere for one term
    (New Vision, 2017-11-15) Mutegeki, Geoffrey
    When Prof. Barnabas Nwangwe, was admitted at Makerere University as a student in 1977, he only did one term.
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    Private sector involved in weather management
    (New Vision, 2018-04-25) Mutegeki, Geoffrey
    Weather and climate become extremely important to society that government alone cannot be the only player since its effects cut across board.
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    Private sector involved in weather management.
    (Saturday Vision, 2018-06-02) Mutegeki, Geoffrey
    Winners of the New Vision's 2017 Best Farmers' Competition will today fly to Netherlands today on a week long Agro-business tour.
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    Skills education way to go
    (New Vision, 2017-01-04) Mutegeki, Geoffrey; Businge, Conan
    Determined to improve an education system beset by challenges the newly appointed education ministry permanent secretary says there is need to refocus the country's education to produce all round students. Poverty, hunger, disease and strife all impact access to education in Uganda. Kakooza says it will require everyone's participation in transforming the country's education system.
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    This is how to discipline a toddler.
    (New Vision, 2017-11-08) Mutegeki, Geoffrey
    Rose Banura, an early childhood development researcher, explains that the best method of disciplining a child is by using affection-oriented techniques, which will also help the child learn to socialise.
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    Ugandans urged to get water permits.
    (New Vision, 2018-03-21) Mutegeki, Geoffrey
    Water is one of the most important natural resources on earth, but it is body utilised with some areas becoming water stressed.
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    US to support Uganda in agriculture
    (New Vision, 2017-02-13) Mutegeki, Geoffrey
    The agricultural sector has the potential to drive Uganda's economy to greater heights if the right investment in technology, international partnership and access to market is made, an American diplomat said.
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    Vision Group CEO urges farmers to adopt machinery.
    (New Vision, 2017-11-14) Mutegeki, Geoffrey
    As one way of reducing unemployment, Robert Kabushenga, Vision Group's Chief Executive Officer, has challenged youth to invest in modern agricultural technology. Such technology includes weeding machines, which can be source of income.
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    Why you need to test for HIV now.
    (New Vision, 2017-11-29) Mutegeki, Geoffrey
    Many people in Uganda have died because of HIV-related illnesses dud the fact that they do not go for testing. The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDs (UNAIDS) estimates that about 400,000 of the 1.4 million people living with HIV in Uganda do not know they have the virus.
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    Women who deliver Uganda's babies
    (New Vision, 2018-03-02) Mutegeki, Geoffrey
    Ahead of the international Women's day. New vision will celebrate individuals and community-based organisations that are transforming women's and girls' lives. Towards the end of last year, 11 members from across the country were recognised for their excellent service.