As Uganda enters the new year which will have the international CHOGM conference, Kampala City Council has granted a proposal to set up a 3 star hotel at the former Cricket groung , Lugogo. The hotel targets ths CHOGM conference. It will have a swimming pool and indoor games. The hospitality industry is on a [...]
The legal aviation body in Uganda, Civil Aviation Authority is set to construct 55 parking bays that will be used by the 55 aircrafts of presidents visiting during the CHOGM 2007 in Uganda. At the old international airport, an additional 52,000 sqm is being constructed to accommodate about half of the presidential jets while the [...]
In the latest CHOGM developments, Government of Uganda has given Sudir Ruparelia 8 billion to construct 59 modern presidential suites at the Speke Resort Munyonyo. Government entered into a joint deal with Meera Investments to construct a modern village that will accommodate the heads of state during the CHOGM 2007 meet. Uganda is to host [...]
The Bank of Uganda has permitted forex bureaus to transfer money abroad. This has prompted the Uganda Forex Bureaus Association to change name to “The Uganda Forex Bureaus and Remittance Association.†The chairman, Herbert Wamala pointed out that it is a very big achievement for the members since it has always been their wish to [...]
Aerostar travel Uganda limited has introduced and is now operating charter flights to all serviceable aerodromes in Uganda, the Great lakes Region and beyond. The services offered include, Leisure flights, Sight seeing, executive passenger charters, cargo uplifts, VIP flights. The company’s offices are located at plot 105/6 Sebugwawo road, Entebbe, Uganda.
The government of Uganda intends to buy, lease or hire helicopters and canoes for transportation of the CHOGM delegates. A statement from the ministry of foreign affairs stated that, “in order to meet the transport requirements for CHOGM , the government will purchase, lease or hire limousines , station wagons, vans, saloon cars, ambulances, trucks, [...]
The Automobile Association of Uganda (AAU) is leading a road safety campaign code branded,†Think before you Drive. “ The campaign focuses on simple life-saving messages is sponsored by the Federation Internationale demL’Aotomobile (FIA) and Bridgestone, costing about 80,000 Euros (shs170m) The official messages of the campaign are,†think always, wear a seat belt, always [...]
Nyagak hydro-power dam in Nebbi district is under construction, 4km from Paidha town. One resident rejoiced that they can now vividly se the work on ground with their own eyes after waiting for about 18 years of bargaining for dam construction. West Nile is not connected to the national power grid though districts like Arua [...]
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