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Uganda Police Force most HIV-at -risk group

Reporter | December 1, 2014

The Ministry of Health has revealed that the Uganda Police Force remains one of the HIV most at risk groups. The revelation comes as the country marks the World Aids Day today. According to the ministry of health, the HIV prevalence rate among the armed forces stands at 7.3%, with […]

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FDC all set for delegates’ conference

Reporter | December 1, 2014

All is set for the Forum for Democratic Change delegate’s conference that starts this Friday. The conference meant to amend the party constitution will run for three days. The FDC President Maj.Gen Mugisha Muntu says among other amendments, the delegates will also decide on whether to change the party grass […]

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EC chairman Badru Kiggundu ready for reforms

Reporter | December 1, 2014

The Electoral Commission Chairperson Eng Badru Kigundu has spoken out on the proposed electoral reforms. A number of recommendations were made from last week’s national consultation on free and fair elections including the restructuring of the electoral commission. These proposals are expected to be presented to parliament this week for […]

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US Ambassador calls for more funding for HIV

Reporter | December 1, 2014

The United States government has asked Uganda to invest more in the fight against HIV/AIDS. This comes as the country marks the World AIDS day today, under the theme, “Zero Infection, my responsibility”, and main celebrations to be held in Kabarole district. The US Ambassador to Uganda, Scott Delisi says […]

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No printing election money, Governor Mutebile

Reporter | December 1, 2014

The Governor Bank of Uganda has suspended printing of money during elections, fearing such money would end up facilitating political campaigns. Emmanuel Tumusiime-Mutebile also fears that printing money at such a time would fuel inflation such as the one that hit the economy after the 2011 elections. Speaking at the […]