Browsing by Author "Ojiambo, Benon"

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    Experts make final checks on Isimba
    (New Vision, 2018-04-04) Ojiambo, Benon
    As the construction of the 183MW Isimba hydro project nears completion, an independent panel of experts has embarked on final checks on the project.
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    Satellite technology to increase regional airport capacity
    (New Vision, 2018-04-19) Ojiambo, Benon
    In December, all airports in the East African Community (EAC) are expected to adopt the implementation of the Statelite Based Augmentation System (SBAS). SBAS are standard applications that are being developed for aviation enhancement and SBAS is important in the final phase of flights, like approach and landing.
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    Solar distributor partners with banks to increase solar uptake.
    (New Vision, 2018-01-04) Ojiambo, Benon
    With access to electricity among the people being low, in Uganda attributed to high connectivity costs, there is need to consider alternative sources of clean energy. According to the 2014 national population and housing census, 52% of households use local paraffin candle (locally known as tadooba) as the main source of energy for lighting while 20% use electricity.
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    Students' body wants govt intervention over high fees.
    (New Vision, 2018-01-16) Ojiambo, Benon
    As the opening of the first term for the 2018 academic year gets closer, students have called on the Government to intervene over the high fees being charged particularly by private schools. The call was made by the tp executive of the Uganda National Students Association (UNSA) during a press conference held at Ham Shopping Centre in Makerere, Kampala last week.