Govt set to fully repossess, capitalize National Housing
May 11, 2021 Written by John Musinguzi
Government has embarked on a process of fully repossessing National Housing and Construction Company, after which it will capitalize the company to be able to put up many affordable housing units.
This was stated by Dr Chris Baryomunsi, state minister for Housing, on Friday, May 7, 2021, at Office of the President auditorium. He was presenting the report of accountability on the lands, housing and urban development sector performance in regard to the pledges made in the NRM Manifesto 2016-2021.
Baryomunsi said because of the problems that followed the change of government in Libya, the 49 percent shares owned by L
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Cabinet Briefs (March 31, April 7 and April 14, 2021)
Governor John Rankin chaired Cabinet meetings on March 31, April 7 and April 14 at the Financial Services Commissionâs Conference Room in Pasea. All members were present at all three …
Governor John Rankin chaired Cabinet meetings on March 31, April 7 and April 14 at the Financial Services Commissionâs Conference Room in Pasea. All members were present at all three meetings.
March 31 meeting
On March 31, the Cabinet took the following actions, according to a summary provided by the Cabinet Office.
1. Noted that the contract with WorldReach Software Corporation to establish the passport processing system and the secure network infrastructure and passport application processing services using the PassportReachTM was extended for an additional four years, commencing April 1, 2021, followed by six optional one-year periods, and noted the increase in passport application processing fee from $27 to $28
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Friday May 07 2021
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“We have not refused to approve the project but we want the right things to be done and the projects must comply with the Building Act of 2013, National Environment Management Authority Act 2019, Regulations of 2020 and in compliance with Physical Planning Act 2010,” Mr Herbert Lutwama, Mukono District engineer
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A group of local investors have petitioned Investment minister Evelyn Anite, accusing some officials in Mukono District of blocking a $15 million (Shs53.3b) tourism project.
Ms Anite said the investors led by proprietors of Paradise and Wildness Resort, petitioned her office last week, complaining about lack of cooperation from district officials.
Lack of political will on urban governance has been identified as main cause of challenges facing town residents being perpetuated by urban migration.
Urbanisation in Malawi critical in the country’s efforts to boost resilience, reduce poverty, and achieve sustainable, inclusive growth.
Chisi: Research has revealed that 76 per cent of all residents’ in main cities are living in squatters while the 24 percent fairy live in located plots with negligible land problems.
Deputy Chief Executive Director of Tilitlonse Foundation, Chandiwire Chisi, said research has revealed that 76 per cent of all residents’ in main cities are living in squatters while the 24 percent fairy live in located plots with negligible land problems.
Daily Monitor
Wednesday February 10 2021
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This, however, seems not to be the case for Uganda where an oath is literally taken for its sake.
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Last week, the country concluded the 2021 Electoral Commission Roadmap with the election of chairpersons and directly elected councillors and woman councillors at the sub-county.
The President, Members of Parliament, and local government leaders will by law take an oath of office before assuming their offices. Why? Because they are servants of the people who should commit paying allegiance to them and their country.
Depending on their religion, the official lifts in his or her right hand either a Bible or Koran while taking the oath. This effectively denotes that an oath is not taken merely for formality, but a public pledge that the official understands the requirements of the position, and will work to meet or exceed those requirements.