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Tororo (Uganda)

Type: City

Name: Tororo (Uganda)

Country: Uganda

Latitude: .71

Longitude: 34.169998

population: 47,729

First reported 12 hours ago - Updated 12 hours ago - 1 reports

Govt launches national transport plan

A national transport master plan including a transport master plan for Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area (GKMA) has been launched.State Minister for works John Byabagambi noted that the plan constitutes an essential element for the overall planning for ... [Published New Vision - 12 hours ago]

Entities: Transportation, John Byabagambi, Kampala, Kasese (Uganda), Gulu (Uganda)

First reported 17 hours ago - Updated 17 hours ago - 1 reports

Lancaster University

Lubiri attack: We did not expect Obote to react that way - Nkangi

Joash Mayanja Nkangi was the Katikkiro (Prime Minister) in the Mengo government during the 1966 crisis when the central government troops, commanded by then Maj. Gen. Idi Amin Dada, attacked the Lubiri (palace) forcing Kabaka Edward Muteesa II to flee ... [Published Uganda Daily Monitor - 17 hours ago]

Entities: Milton Obote, Idi Amin, Busia (Uganda), Lancaster University

First reported May 16 2013 - Updated May 16 2013 - 2 reports

Kenya - 132km Power Transmission Line [TendersInfo (India)]

sector : Power and WaterScope :The project includes construction of a 132km line and extension of an existing substation in Kenya. Under the terms of the contract, Abengoa will be responsible for the engineering, construction and commissioning, ensuring ... [Published Equities.com - May 16 2013]

Entities: Kenya, Abengoa SA, Uganda, India, Construction

First reported May 15 2013 - Updated May 15 2013 - 1 reports

Chinese firm moves to develop Ugandan phosphates

By Allan BariyoChinese mining company Group Co. Ltd is set extract large amounts of phosphate from the Tororo district of eastern Uganda, the Energy ministry has confirmed to IM. Guangzhou$s entry to the Ugandan phosphate market follows Nilefos Minerals$ ... [Published Industrial Minerals - May 15 2013]

Entities: Phosphate, Tororo (Uganda), Minerals, Guangzhou

First reported May 13 2013 - Updated May 13 2013 - 1 reports

Uganda: Uganda Is Obliged to Fix a Minimum Wage

As workers recently commemorated the International Labour Day, Uganda government refused to review her minimum wage. Otherwise sh6,000 as per statutory instrument No. 38/ 1984 is still the official minimum wage for Uganda. This decision was made without ... [Published AllAfrica.com - May 13 2013]

Entities: Uganda, Minimum Wage, Workers, Ratification

First reported May 10 2013 - Updated May 10 2013 - 1 reports

Floods - Tororo-Busia Road Closed

Traffic along Tororo-Busia murrum road via Osukuru and Butesa sub counties has been suspended after the floods cut of a section of the road near river Malaba Bridge.A gully has developed across the road forcing travelers to use the distant Tororo- Busitema- ... [Published AllAfrica.com - May 10 2013]

Entities: Tororo (Uganda), Malaba (Uganda), Busia (Uganda)

First reported May 08 2013 - Updated May 09 2013 - 2 reports

Ugandans to benefit from additional 250 megawatts of electricity

Ugandans in up country areas of Kasese, Soroti, Tororo, Mubende, Lira and Gomba will soon benefit from an additional 250 megawatts of electricity after the Electricity Regulatory Authority gives the nod to eleven wind and solar energy parks.Mola Solar ... [Published Channel Africa - May 09 2013]

Entities: Uganda, Mubende (Uganda), Soroti (Uganda), Tororo (Uganda), Kasese (Uganda)

First reported May 07 2013 - Updated May 08 2013 - 2 reports

Uganda: Economic 'Growth' Leaves Workers Behind

When it was announced that this year's Labour day celebrations would be held in Tororo, residents of the town were predictably excited and anxious.See, Tororo was once one of the leading industrial hubs, next to Jinja in terms of number of factories in ... [Published AllAfrica.com - May 08 2013]

Entities: Tororo (Uganda), Uganda, Workers, Economic Growth

First reported May 06 2013 - Updated May 06 2013 - 1 reports

Heaviest rain in Tororo, more to come

Rains recently caused disruptions in KampalanewvisionThe Department of Meteorology has released rainfall statistics for March that indicates that Tororo had the heaviest rainfall in Uganda and more rain is expected in May."Heavy rainfall storms were experienced ... [Published New Vision - May 06 2013]

Entities: Tororo (Uganda), Kampala, Kotido (Uganda), Entebbe (Uganda)

First reported May 06 2013 - Updated May 06 2013 - 1 reports

Limestone firm acquired a fake land lease, Tororo leaders say

TororoTororo District leaders have revealed that the land lease used by mining firm to acquire land in Abur village in Rubongi Sub-county is forged.Eastern Mining Limited, a foreign-owned firm, intends to set up a factory that processes white cement, ... [Published Uganda Daily Monitor - May 06 2013]

Entities: Tororo (Uganda), Jacob Oboth, Fake

First reported Apr 30 2013 - Updated May 01 2013 - 1 reports

There’s little to celebrate about Labour day

Today is the International Labour day and celebrations in Uganda are being held in Tororo district. The event has traditionally been held to promote the rights and interests of workers across the world. The theme for this year’s celebration is, ‘Skilling ... [Published The Observer Uganda - Apr 30 2013]

Entities: Tororo (Uganda), Unemployment, Uganda, Workers

First reported May 01 2013 - Updated May 01 2013 - 1 reports

President Museveni arrives in Tororo

President Yoweri Museveni has arrived at St Peter’s College in Tororo district where national celebrations to mark the International Labour Day are being held.Other notable dignitaries in attendance include the Vice President Kiwanuka Ssekandi, Speaker ... [Published KFM Uganda - May 01 2013]

Entities: Tororo (Uganda), Yoweri Museveni, Rebecca Kadaga, William Ruto, Uhuru Muigai Kenyatta

Quotes

"Walking and bicycling are healthy, sustainable economical and non-polluting means of transport. The citizens of Uganda have a right to walk and cycle in safety in their pursuit of work and family tasks and in accessing social and economic activities and services" the minister said

Govt launches national transport plan [Published New Vision - 12 hours ago]

The vision seeks "A transformed Ugandan Society from a Peasant to a Modern and Prosperous Country within 30 years."

Is the Uganda Vision 2040 Achievable? [Published Zecco - May 14 2013]

"When I told her my plans to wed her, she was so happy" Othieno says

Uganda: Wedding - Othieno Crossed Several Districts to Find His Rib [Published AllAfrica.com - May 08 2013]

"Heavy rainfall storms were experienced across the country including Easter holidays which were characterized by heavy rainfall storms reaching flood levels in urban areas including Kampala city" the report states

Heaviest rain in Tororo, more to come [Published New Vision - May 06 2013]

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Govt launches national transport plan [Published New Vision - 12 hours ago]
Lubiri attack: We did not expect Obote to react... [Published Uganda Daily Monitor - 17 hours ago]
Kenya - 132km Power Transmission Line [TendersI... [Published Equities.com - May 16 2013]
Ketraco selects Abengoa for electricity transmi... [Published Energy Business Review - May 16 2013]
Chinese firm moves to develop Ugandan phosphates [Published Industrial Minerals - May 15 2013]
Namanve and Ssonde become more attractive as po... [Published Uganda Daily Monitor - May 14 2013]
More rains expected: A breakdown for each region [Published Uganda Daily Monitor - May 14 2013]
Is the Uganda Vision 2040 Achievable? [Published Zecco - May 14 2013]
Abengoa to develop 132 kilometer transmission l... [Published TickerTech.com - May 14 2013]
Uganda: Uganda Is Obliged to Fix a Minimum Wage [Published AllAfrica.com - May 13 2013]
Floods - Tororo-Busia Road Closed [Published AllAfrica.com - May 10 2013]
Museveni’s stand on wage Bill is unfortunate, s... [Published Uganda Daily Monitor - May 09 2013]
Ugandans to benefit from additional 250 megawat... [Published Channel Africa - May 09 2013]
Uganda has more minerals than many other Africa... [Published Uganda Daily Monitor - May 08 2013]
RESEARCHERS CYCLE TO CREATE AIDS AWARENESS [Published The Star (Kenya) - May 08 2013]
Uganda: Economic 'Growth' Leaves Workers Behind [Published AllAfrica.com - May 08 2013]
Uganda: Wedding - Othieno Crossed Several Distr... [Published AllAfrica.com - May 08 2013]
Wind, solar projects to add 250Mw to national grid [Published New Vision - May 08 2013]
In Uganda, industries grow at the expense of wo... [Published Uganda Daily Monitor - May 07 2013]
Mbarara’s grotesque cow, and a baby boom in Bugisu [Published Uganda Daily Monitor - May 07 2013]
Heaviest rain in Tororo, more to come [Published New Vision - May 06 2013]
Uganda: New Cassava Varieties Give Farmers Hope [Published AllAfrica.com - May 06 2013]
UPDF to leave Mbale-based Bugema barracks [Published New Vision - May 06 2013]
Limestone firm acquired a fake land lease, Toro... [Published Uganda Daily Monitor - May 06 2013]
Environmental awareness is key [Published Uganda Daily Monitor - May 06 2013]
New cassava varieties give farmers hope [Published New Vision - May 05 2013]
Over 160 get national awards at Labour Day fete [Published New Vision - May 04 2013]
Journalists Decry Museveni's View On Minimum Wage [Published AllAfrica.com - May 04 2013]
Speaker Kadaga roots for employee rights [Published Radio One 90 FM - May 02 2013]
Bioefficacy of long-lasting insecticidal nets a... [Published 7thSpace - May 02 2013]

Blogs

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Uganda MP’s Seek To Avoid Public Debate On Anti... [Published Box Turtle Bulletin - Apr 02 2013] MP Moses Balyeku hears from his constituents about the Marriage and Divorce Bill (Daily Monitor/Denis Edema) Uganda’s Parliament returns today following an extended Easter break, when MP’s heard several earfuls from their constituents over the controversial ...
Uganda: Sewage pipes burst, send foul smell acr... [Published H5N1 - Jan 29 2013] Via The Daily Monitor, a report that lends a new meaning to "healthcare-associated infections": Sewage pipes burst, send foul smell across hospital. Excerpt:The sewage system at Tororo government hospital has collapsed, creating a potential health risk. ...
Uganda: A day in the life of an HIV+ sex worker [Published H5N1 - Jan 26 2013] Via New Vision, a not entirely welcome glimpse of A day in the life of an HIV+ sex worker. Excerpt:Probably no job is harder than a counsellor’s, especially when it comes to disclosing a client’s HIV status. On the other hand, no amount of counselling ...
Ugandan Official Says Anti-Homosexuality Bill A... [Published Box Turtle Bulletin - Jan 10 2013] I should note first that The Observer is an opposition publication in Uganda, so it’s hard to know how influential this debate might be, which David Tash Lumu describes as taking place “on the steps of Parliament” between several members of Parliament ...