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    11,000 homes to get free power connection in Masaka
    (New Vision, 2017-09-04) Buregyeya, Dismus
    At least 11,000 households in Masaka will access free electricity connection in Masaka by next year, the state minister for energy, Simon D"Ujanga, has said.
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    17 Police officers sent to Mineral Protection Unit
    (New Vision, 2017-12-08) New Vision
    The Police has transferred 17 of its officers from various stations to the newly created Mineral Protection Unit (MPU) in an effort to strengthen it.
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    17 years later, Elgon Region waits for Mbale-Lwakhakha road to be tarmacked.
    (Daily Monitor, 2017-09-06) Mufumba, Isaac
    In the run of the 2016 general elections, for the first than Uganda was holding under a military dispensation since 1996 when the national resistance movement shot its way into power.
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    300 demand compensation from REA
    (Daily monitor, 2016-02-05) Muhereza, Robert
    Bout 300 people whose properties were destroyed during the construction of the 33KV powerline from Kabale to Kisoro district have asked the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) to compensate them.
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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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    Access to safe water improving.
    (Daily monitor, 2018-05-23) Karunji, Zuurah
    Water resources, bio-diversity, ecosystems and forests are what make up a great environment . in order to protect and preserve them, the NRM government put strong policies, laws and regulations on how people can manage them.
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    Acquire skills needed for the oil and gas sector
    (New Vision, 2018-02-20) Kaggwa, Daniel
    New opportunities are opening up in the oil industry, often in hostile physical environments such as deep water and in remote locations, far from exisitng infrastructure. These opportunities present challenges that drive us to extend limits of our technologies.
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    Address governement inefficiencies in infrastructure projects
    (Saturday Monitor, 2017-08-05) Editorial.
    Investing in infrastructure is one of the mechanisms through which a country can open up employment opportunities, enhance productivity, increase incomes and consequently the competitiveness of its economy.
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    Adjumani needs infrastructure
    (New Vision, 2018-02-03) Nsubuga Umar
    Adjumani town in Adjumani district is slowly getting to the dawn of development. The upcountry town that is situated 438km from Kampala is bordered by Moyo district to the North and southSudan to the northeast. To the east, it is bordered by Amuru, Arua to the SouthWest and Yumbe district to the Northwest. Adjumani's main street is dusty and the dust is generally common on the roads. There are few tarmac roads and most structures are new commercial buildings.
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    Afreximbank in talks with Kenya, Rwanda for textile funding.
    (Daily Monitor, 2026-04-08) Barigaba, Julius
    Kenya and Rwanda are among the countries in talks with Afreximbank for funding and to invest in their textile sector as the continental lender targets new value addition investments to replicate Benin's success story.
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    Africa's industrial revolution is now, decare museveni.
    (New Vision, 2018-03-15) Kayiwa, Edward
    The continent has formed regional unit blocks such as the East African Community to help participate positively in global trade technological innovation and poverty alleviation.
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    Africa's push for home-grown AI ideas.
    (New Vision, 2026-05-28) Kakembo, Titus
    As artificial intelligence reshapes economies worldwide, Africa stands at a defining crossroads. This article examines how Uganda and its continental peers are navigating the opportunities and challenges of AI adoption in pursuit of accelerated development and long-term economic prosperity, writes Titus Kakembo.
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    Amy given six months to build sh5b ICT centre.
    (New Vision, 2017-11-09) Lumu, David
    Defence and Veteran affairs state minister Col. Charles Okello Engola has given Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) engineering brigade six months to construct an information technology innovation hub.
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    Anti-pornography committee irrelevant
    (New Vision, 2017-09-23) Twinoweitu, Ivan
    In 2014, Parliament passed the Anti-Pornography Act. Recently, the integrity and ethics minister, Fr. Simon Lokodo, commissioned a nine-person Anti-Pornography committee, that got Ugandans talking.
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    Architecture: What is your style?
    (New Vision, 2017-11-25) Nalubwama, Jackie
    Building a house is an exciting project that people often undertake with a lot of enthusiasm. For those who cannot afford to build it all at once and opt for phases, they save money for the endeavour.
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    Are strategies on AI merely dressed up in digital hype?
    (Daily Monitor, 2026-04-25) Musinguzi, Bamuturaki
    It was from July 18 to 19, 2024 when the African Union Executive Council endorsed the Continental AI Strategy during its 45th Ordinary Session in Accra, Ghana. The strategy underscores Africa's commitment to an Africa-centric, development-focused approach to AI, promoting ethical, responsible, and equitable practices.
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    Army retires petition CDF over discrepancies
    (New Vision, 2017-11-02) Nambogga, Jackie
    Soldier due to retire from the Uganda People's Defense Forces (UPDF) have accused their leadership of discrimination.
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    Arua: Museveni in Shock over lack of electricity.
    (daily monitor, 2017-09-04) Aluma, Clement
    Arua. President Museveni has expressed shock at the lack of electricity in some parts of Arua district.
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    Ask the mechanic
    (Daily monitor, 2018-01-11) Kaganzi Paul
    I currently live in Juba, southSudan. My car is loosing acceleration. When I try to accelerate between 0-20 kilometre per hour, the car first hesitates and thereafter accelerates itself. However, on the highway it acts normal. What could be the problem? I have tried to change oil and brake pads. But the problem persists.
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    Atomic energy boss clears Uganda's nuclear power plan
    (New Vision, 2018-01-19) Lumu David
    Uganda's nuclear energy plan has been cleared by the international Agency (IAEA) chief, Yukiya Amano, following a series of meetings with president Yoweri Museveni and prime minister Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda.