GCIC Media Review – 4th January, 2024

 NEW VISION

 TITLE: LC ELECTIONS: GOVERNMENT STARTS VERIFYING ADMINISTRATIVE UNITS

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SUMMARY: The Government has started updating all administrative units across the country in preparation for the elections of local councils (LC) chairpersons and women council leaders.

TITLE: PRESIDENT MUSEVENI ADVISES DAIRY FARMERS TO ADD VALUE TO MILK FOR EXPORT

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SUMMARY: President Museveni has appealed to dairy farmers to put greater emphasis on producing casein and powdered milk in order to benefit from the lucrative international market.

TITLE: SUSPECTED ADF REBELS ARRESTED IN OPERATION

PAGE: 8

SUMMARY: In the new year’s operations against the terror group and its networks, Police spokesperson Fred Enanga revealed that five suspected rebels have been apprehended with exhibits including pangas, items used to make explosives, a tent, and solar panels.

DAILY MONITOR

 TITLE: PRESIDENT MUSEVENI TO OPEN SPEAKERS CONFERENCE

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SUMMARY: President Museveni will officially open the 27^th conference of speakers and presiding officers of the commonwealth (CSPOC) slated to commence today at the Speke Resort Munyonyo, Kampala.

TITLE: UGANDA, DRC VISA-FREE DEAL TO EASE MOVEMENT

PAGE: 8

SUMMARY: Uganda’s trade with DR Congo will soon triple following the recent waiver of visa requirements by both governments, trade officials have observed.