Browsing by Author "Odyek, John"

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    American, Italian firm get refinery deal
    (New Vision, 2018-04-04) Odyek, John; Mubiru, Apollo
    The Government has signed an initial project framework agreement with a consortium of American and Italian firms to finance and construct the $4b (sh14.4 trillion) refinery in Hoima district. The first oil barrel is expected in 2020 and the refinery is a key element in the production of oil.
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    Expedite legal recognition for artisanal mines- experts.
    (New Vision, 2018-03-20) Odyek, John
    Artisanal and small scale mining in uganda has important implications for sustainable development.
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    Gold refinery body decries licensing delays.
    (New Vision, 2017-08-22) Odyek, John
    Africa Gold Refinery (AGR) management has expressed concerns over delays by the government to issue the company a final investment liecence. "The negotiations are taking long with the technical team of the government," Alain Goetz raised the executive officer, said.
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    Government calls for more oil explorers
    (New Vision, 2018-04-26) Odyek, John
    The Government has called for more investors in the oil and gas sector to participate in the second competitive licensing set for next year.
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    Government calls for timely completion of Kikagati dam
    (New Vision, 2018-02-19) Odyek, John
    The energy ministry has urged the contractors and private sector developers of the $50m (Sh180b) 16MW Kikagati Hydro Power Project to ensure it is completed on time to provide power for development of the region.
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    Government grants petroleum licence to Australian firm
    (New Vision, 2017-09-14) Odyek, John
    The Government has granted a petroleum exploration licence to an Australian company. Armour Energy, to explore oil in Ntoroko district.
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    Govt to close coffee processing centres
    (New Vision, 2017-07-31) Mulondo, Moses; Odyek, John
    The Agriculture minister, Vincent Ssempijja, has told parliament that Government will continue closing coffee factories which do not adhere to the required standards.
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    Indian firm forced to hand over Isimba dam
    (New Vision, 2017-09-15) Odyek, John
    Top security chiefs yesterday enforced the handover of offices, equipment, vehicles and documents by Indian Firm Energy Infratech PVT Ltd (EIPL) to the Government. EILP is the firm, which has been supervising the construction of Isimba Hydro power project.
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    Indian investors to light up villages with solar
    (New Vision, 2017-11-23) Odyek, John
    A number of Indian investors have expressed willingness to light up villages and set up solar pumps to supply clean water to villages across Uganda.
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    MPs demand shs1.2b for nodding diseases.
    (New Vision, 2018-03-15) Mulondo, Moses; Odyek, John
    Parliament has directed the government to release sh1.2b required for running of two centres for the treatment of the victims of the nodding disease syndrome in northern uganda.
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    MPs petititon Museveni over minerals
    (New Vision, 2017-06-25) Odyek, John; Lumu, David; Kiwuuwa, Paul
    Crooked officials and dubious investors are benefiting from Uganda's mineral wealth at the expense of Ugandans, according to a new report. Global witness, an international non-government organisation, carried an 18-month investigation and said minerals such as gold, tin and phosphate, that could create jobs and generate tax revenues, are threatened by mismanagement, lack of proper investment and corruption in the fledging mining sector.
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    MPs query Chinese electricity company contract
    (New Vision, 2018-05-24) Odyek, John; Mulondo, Moses
    Parliament has deferred the approval of a $212m (about sh763b) from the China Export and Import Bank (EXIM Bank). after concerns about the quality of a Chinese contractor, TBEA Co. Ltd, which was selected to construct the power lines to 287 sub-counties country wide which are still in darkness.
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    NWSC boss calls for water system overhaul
    (New Vision, 2026-02-18) Odyek, John
    Effective management of water and sanitation in Africa is a critical leadership decision that requires a holisitic approach, one that treats complex problems as interconnected systems rather than isolated parts, according to Dr. Silver Mugisha, the Managing Director of National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC). He said effective water governance now depends on viewing technical operations, finance, governance and environmental stewardship as interconnected parts of a single system.
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    Oil jobs: Museveni wants Ugandans skilled
    (New Vision, 2018-01-24) Kwesiga, Pascal; Odyek, John
    As Uganda appears to be edging closer to oil production, there are fears that Ugandans may not reap significantly from its development phase, which will include building production facilities and the crude export pipeline.
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    Oulanyah irked by handing of nodding disease syndrome.
    (New Vision, 2018-03-19) Mulondo, Moses; Odyek, John
    The deputy speaker of parliament Jacob Oulanyah suspended the house sending it into a process over the governments' culture to provide funds for treating victims of nodding disease.
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    Parliament applauds fallen MP
    (New Vision, 2017-11-07) Odyek, John; Kiwuuwa, Paul
    Parliament has described the late Ruhaama county MP, William Beijukye Zinkuratire, 46, as a distinguished and honest leader, who served Uganda with dedication and patriotism.
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    Private sector calls for practical research
    (New Vision, 2017-01-09) Odyek, John
    Entrepreneurs have asked academic researchers to come up with practical research information that can guide businesses in Uganda. They said there is a gap between research in business related areas and the private sector that needs to consume it. The entrepreneurs made the call during a conference held at the Economic Policy Research Centre (EPRC)
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    Regional oil players to discuss sector growth
    (New Vision, 2018-04-24) Odyek, John
    Uganda' oil and gas sector is gaining momentum and more players are angling to reap from the activities. As a result, oil sector leaders have organised a convention intended to create dialogue with other players in the region.
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    SGR completes railway design reconciliations
    (New Vision, 2017-09-04) Odyek, John
    The Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) officials have said they have resolved one of the sticky infrastructure issues in Kampala with three Government agencies that could have delayed the project.
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    Sh162b earmarked for nine power projects.
    (New Vision, 2017-08-15) Odyek, John
    The government and the Kingdom of the Netherlands have signed a partnership to construct nine mini- hydropower plants in western Uganda. The plants are intended to generate 6.7MW of power for rural communities that have no access to power.