Monthly Archives: October 2010

Hoteliers in Uganda ask for tax waiver

THE Uganda Hotel Owners Association (UHOA) has called on the Government to waive taxes on imported building material, utensils and equipment.

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Kabaka Mutebi tours Mawokota county

THE Kabaka of Buganda, Ronald Muwenda Mutebi, yesterday toured various development projects in Mawokota County and commended residents for the initiatives.

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Kipsiro wins Gold at Common Wealth Games

Uganda‘s Moses Ndiema Kipsiro shoved off competition from three Kenyans to win the first Athletics Gold medal in the men’s 5000m at the 2010 Commonwealth Games at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium – Delhi, India on Wednesday.

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Mgahinga Gorilla National Park wins Global Award

MGAHINGA Gorilla National Park in south western Uganda has won the global award “The greatest wildlife encounter award for 2010” from the Lonely Planet magazine.

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