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Government of Uganda tasks its counterpart South Sudan to scrap off the waiver fees

Government of Uganda has Tasked its counterpart South Sudan to scrap off the waiver fees that are normally imposed against the Ugandan Traders.According to the Minister for East African Community Affairs Rt. Hon Alitwala Rebecca Kadaga in her press briefing held in Kampala, revealed that Uganda is ready to begin charging waiver fees against Sudan with effect from November 2021 if South Sudan does not stop waiver charges within one month.

Government of Uganda recognizes the importance of regional integration and trade -Rt. Hon Kadaga-MP.

"As the Minister in charge of EAC Affairs, I am excited to be a part of this event, which supports our ministry's mandate to promote regional integration and cooperation." The 1stDPM|Minister for East African Community Affairs Uganda Rt. Hon Rebecca Kadaga-MP said this while addressing participants from the E.A. Community that attended the very first #EABUSINESSEXPO2023 breakfast meeting today at Mestil Hotel in Kampala. Rt. Hon Rebecca Kadaga assured the organisers of the EAC Business Expo of the Ministry's support towards...

Gender Inequalities Must Be Addressed- EASSI

Rt. Hon Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga 2nd right with the women from EASSI and on the extreme left is Mrs. Sarah, a staff of the Ministry. This afternoon, women from the African Sub-regional Support Initiative for the Advancement of Women met with Rt. Hon Rebecca Kadaga discussed the East African Community FGM Bill yet to be assented to at the East African Legislative Assembly. The Eastern African Sub-Regional Support Initiative for Advancement of Women (EASSI) is a sub-regional civil society organization...

Ensure Free Education for All- Museveni

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni President Yoweri Museveni officiated at the International Women’s Day in Katakwi district, in Boma grounds that was filled by people from near and far. On his arrival, the President who looked relaxed and energetic was clad in white and black attire and was received by the Vice President rtd Major Jessica Alupo, and other government officials. After having inspected the parade comprised of armed forces, speeches were followed by an entertainment interlude from Teso cultural groups. While...