NEWVISION
UGANDA, ALGERIA BOOST MILITARY TIES
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Summary: The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, met with his Algerian counterpart, Gen. Said Chanegriha, to discuss military co-operation and bilateral ties.
GOVERNMENT RELEASES UGX 719.98B FOR SCHOOLS, HOSPITALS
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Summary: The Finance Ministry has released UGX 719.98b for schools, institutions of higher learning and hospitals in third quarter of the financial year 2024/25. The total amount of funds released for schools and institutions of higher learning totals to UGX 345.43b, while UGX 374.55b is for hospitals countrywide.
GOVERNMENT MOOTS 30,000 JOBS PLAN FOR YOUTH
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Summary: The Head of State House Investors Protection Unit (SHIPU), Col. Edith Nakalema, has reiterated the Government’s commitment to create sustainable employment opportunities for the youth.
ENTEBBE EXPRESSWAY: GOVERNMENT COLLECTS UGX 119B IN THREE YEARS
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Summary: The Government has so far collected UGX 119b from the Kampala-Entebbe Expressway in the past three years since the road toll became operational.
SPORTS EDITION
KIPLIMO IN MARATHON BID
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Summary: Ugandan long-distance runner Jacob Kiplimo is set to make his highly anticipated marathon debut at the 2025 London Marathon, scheduled for April 27 in London. The transition from half marathons (21 kilometers) to the full marathon distance (42 kilometers) marks a significant milestone in the career of the 24-year-old star.
DAILY MONITOR
UGANDA AIRLINES TO START PAYMENTS FOR TWO PLANES
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Summary: Uganda Airlines will start payments on two mid-range aircraft from Boeing and Airbus, which will be an addition to the existing fleet, next financial year.
