Uganda to continue support, commitment to Commonwealth - Kutesa
Monday March 15 2021
Minister of Foreign Affairs Sam Kutesa (right) discusses with Commonwealth Secretary General Ms Patricia Scotland (left) on March 14, 2021 in Kampala.
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The Minister of Foreign Affairs- Sam Kutesa has re-affirmed Uganda s support for and towards the work of the Commonwealth Secretariat in implementing the Commonwealth Charter and its organizational commitments.
“Uganda appreciates the continued commonwealth partnership, collaboration and support. We call for further alignment of the commonwealth programs with the work plans of government ministries, departments and agencies” he said.
Kutesa made the remarks on Sunday in Kampala while holding discussions with Rt Hon Patricia Scotland, the Secretary-General of the Commonwealth who is in Uganda for a working visit.
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Tuesday February 23 2021
Nkumba University associate professor Mr Francis Bwengye (2nd) hands a copy of his book to Deputy Chief Justice Richrad Buteera in the presence of wife Ms Anny Bwengye and Mr Mohmed Ssemakula. PHOTO/PAUL ADUDE.
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Deputy Chief Justice Richard Buteera has said lawyers need to build trust with their clients in order to protect the reputation and image of the legal system.
“Majority of litigants in our practice are not educated, many are poor. They do not understand our legal system nor do they trust the lawyers or the system, trust has to be built by explanation and education of these clients,” he said.
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Monday February 15 2021
Some of the students representing different schools attend the 23rd graduation ceremony on Saturday. Photo. Photo | Paul Adude
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The Vice-Chancellor Mr Jude Lubega said although the university faced many challenges in its operations due to the Covid-19 outbreak, it has adapted to new survival mechanisms brought about by the pandemic.
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The Chancellor of Nkumba University, Mr Emmanuel Katongole, has implored graduates to become innovators and job creators if they want to succeed in life.
“Let s all give our best in whatever we do so that the graduates are able to find their purpose and shape their new world. When you leave the gates of this university, don’t get discouraged, whatever you land on, go and do it, with the determination, you can succeed,” he said during the 23rd graduation ceremony where 1,312 students were given academic awards in different disciplines at the main campus in Entebbe on Saturday.
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Saturday February 06 2021
Gen Katumba Wamala (black suit) inspects the operating bed during commissioning of the theatre at Bukasa Health Centre IV February 05, 2021. Photo | Paul Adude
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The health centre in-charge Mr Ronald Mukasa said they face challenges in delivering services, especially to expectant mothers due to transportation means between the islands.
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The Minister of Works and Transport, Gen Edward Katumba Wamala, has called upon Ugandans to keep peace and avoid violence in this post-elections period which has allegedly been marred by calls for protests after President Museveni was declared the winner of the January 14 polls.
“Peace is very important in a country like Uganda. We are lucky that we have never had an incident necessitating external peacekeepers, the UPDF has managed every situation to ensure our country remains peaceful. I ask you to be proud of that and keep it that way,” he said.
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Tuesday February 02 2021
Uganda s Prime Minister Dr Ruhakana Rugunda (white mask) addresses guests after recieving the second Uganda airlines Airbus A330-800neo on February 02, 2021, at Entebbe International Airport. PHOTO/PAUL ADUDE.
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Dr Ruhakana Rugunda made the remarks as Uganda Airlines received, from France, Airbus A330 neo at Entebbe International Airport on Tuesday, bringing the total national carrier fleet to six air crafts.
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Prime Minister Dr Ruhakana Rugunda has said acquisition of Uganda’s second Airbus, A330-800neo, will promote the country’s international trade and tourism sectors.
“The establishment of the national airlines is aimed at improving air transport connectivity to and from Uganda in order to enhance the country’s competitiveness and foster economic transformation through promotion of international trade and stimulating our national economic growth,” he said.