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Topic: Mukono


In the News (Wed 23 Dec 09)

  
  Mukono Town Council - official Website   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Mukono is a home to a number of highly esteemed educational institutions among which are tertiary, secondary, vocational, primary and pre-primary
The town of Mukono is among the fastest growing towns in Uganda and is situated in Mukono district 22 Km east of Kampala, the capital city of Uganda along the Kampala-Nairobi highway.
Mukono Town Council is a member of the Urban Authorities Association of Uganda (UAAU).
www.mukonotc.com   (240 words)

  
 Kayunga District :: Background Information
Kayunga is located in the Central region of Uganda with a total surface area of 1803.187sq km that is punctuated with wetlands, water and tropical rain forests.
It borders with 6 districts with Apac in the North, Mukono in the South, Luwero and Nakasongola in the West and Jinja and Kamuli districts in the East.
As already mentioned, Mukono, the mother district of Kayunga was part of the twenty great counties that made up the great Buganda kingdom during the missionary occupation and colonial influence in Uganda.
www.kayunga.go.ug /background/index.htm   (1232 words)

  
 New Vision Online : Mukono LC5, RDC clash   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
MUKONO LC5 chairman Francis Lukoya on Monday clashed with Resident District commissioner (RDC) Deo Nsereko over formation of a new district.
Lukoya said a section of top leaders in Mukono were campaigning for part of the district to break away and form a new district to be called Buikwe.
However, Nsereko justified the move for a new district, saying Mukono was too big to remain a single entity.
www.newvision.co.ug /D/8/19/526204   (273 words)

  
 Mukono Multi-Purpose Youth Organization   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Mukono Multi-purpose Youth Organisation (MUMYO) is among the NGOs in Uganda selected to manage the Youth Entrepreneurs Scheme (YES) on behalf of the Government of Uganda.
Mukono Multi-purpose Youth Organisation signed a partnership agreement with the Uganda Cooperative Alliance for the implementation of the “Youth Economic Empowerment Through Cooperatives” (YEECO) Project in Mukono district.
The purpose of the project is to contribute to the generation of employment opportunities for the youth in both the agricultural and informal sectors, generally by facilitating the youth to improve their performances and incomes.
www.mumyo.org /whatsNew.htm   (820 words)

  
 Red Cross Red Crescent - News
Monica Mbabazi of Mukono branch was proud to tell visitors about the programme she has organised for women who have children suffering from mental disabilities.
The Uganda Parents Care for the Mentally Handicapped group includes 25 women from the Mukono area who have been trained in community-based first aid and vocational skills to assist their mentally disabled children to have an opportunity for a better life.
Many of these dedicated mothers are now equipped with the knowledge to teach their children some practical skills like sewing or farming to give them a chance to lead an independent life.
www.ifrc.org /docs/news/01/030901   (479 words)

  
 Brotherhood of St.Andrew - International
In 1980, as the result of the formation of the new Diocese of Mukono in the Anglican Church in the Province of Uganda, Bro.
Frank Marshall, Chairman of the National Council of the Brotherhood, was sent there by the Presiding Bishop to visit the new Diocese and report on its needs to the Presiding Bishop's Fund for World Relief.
At his request The Brotherhood of St. Andrew purchased an office building in Mukono which is the African Office of the Brotherhood.
www.brotherhoodstandrew.org /missions2.html   (1077 words)

  
 St Majorine Junior day and boarding school.
Saint Majorine is located in Mukono, about forty kilometres outside the city of Kampala in Uganda.
Though still small in size we are striving for Academic excellence offering first class education and aiming to produce outstanding pupils in both Mukono and Uganda as a country.
Saint majorine is a children's home that caters for the poor and unfortunate children that are unable to attain education, and also those that have been orphaned through the H.I.V / A.I.D.S pandemic.
www.stmajorine.com   (180 words)

  
 The New Vision - Supplements - NAADS at Five years
The NAADS programme started with six districts of Mukono, Soroti, Arua, Kabale, Tororo and Kibale in a few sub-counties, but with time it has increased area of coverage.
Ernest Bbongole, a staff with the Mukono NAADS office, says the programme has helped many farmers.
He says in Mukono the programme took on poultry, rice, piggery, maize, pigeon, soya and banana production, focusing on banana bacteria wilt.
www.enteruganda.com /brochures/naads0607b.htm   (349 words)

  
 Uganda-CAN » Mukono Diocese reflects on Weekend of Prayer and Action
Mukono Diocese reflects on Weekend of Prayer and Action
Therefore we, the people of Mukono Diocese, share our solidarity with the people of northern Uganda concerning their pain.
We call upon all national, regional and international bodies to stand against all the inhuman practices existing in the North.
www.ugandacan.org /item/507   (374 words)

  
 IGG - Inspector Genral of Government
All of us present here in Mukono District pledge to act with honesty and integrity in our work.
As citizens of Uganda have come together to combat corruption, we too of Mukono urge all leaders, as well as ordinary citizens, journalists and volunteer groups particularly in Mukono to show a good example for others to emulate.
We urge all Members of Parliament of Mukono District and other leaders from the sub counties who are not present at this workshop to join as in contributing to realizing the outcome of this workshop in our pledge to combat corruption for the betterment of our country.
www.igg.go.ug /districts/mukono.htm   (261 words)

  
 The Diocese of Mukono   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
, which belongs to the Diocese of Mukono, which is part of the Anglican Domain.
The Diocese of Mukono is part of the Province of Uganda.
The web page that you are now reading is operated by the Society of Archbishop Justus as a placeholder until The Diocese of Mukono is prepared to have its own page.
mukono.anglican.org   (174 words)

  
 LakeNet - News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
A total of 56 illegal sets of fishing gear have been confiscated from fishermen from various landing sites in Mukono District in the past three months.
The fish-nets were mainly got from Ntojere, Mubale and Nairambhi Islands in Buvuma County, Mukono District.
Romulus Mulambi, Mukono District fisheries officer, said the 56 illegal nets were found after getting a tip off from some fishermen on the Islands.
www.worldlakes.org /shownews.asp?newsid=427   (203 words)

  
 Volunteer Abroad Program - Community Development and Teaching in Uganda, Africa   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
There are ample opportunities for volunteers to learn and use Luganda, the language spoken predominantly within Mukono District, and Lusoga, the language spoken predominantly within Jinja District.
As none of the Mukono Youth projects are full-time, volunteers will take part in a flexible schedule, which includes some or all activities offered by the program.
All volunteers working in Mukono Town Council (up to 8 at one time) will be housed in shared accommodation in a large apartment in Mukono Town.
www.volunteerabroad.com /listingsp3.cfm/listing/12716   (1010 words)

  
 allAfrica.com: Uganda: Police Hosts Mukono (Page 1 of 1)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
MUKONO United FC coach Charles Katumba is under great pressure from fans to win today's away game against former champions Police FC at Mandela National Stadium Namboole.
Both teams lost their opening games of the league, the only difference being that Mukono lost 4-3 to Bunamwaya in Mukono.
Mukono's prowess is in 17-year-old left winger Robert Wasswa, creative midfielder Patrick Nanil, Bright Kirya and all rounder Nana Ntabazi.
allafrica.com /stories/200612040370.html   (286 words)

  
 BIOSTAT REPORTS SERIES: VOLUME 2   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
They received further supplies of fuel of 160 litres on 17/10/90 and they used that fuel to cover the area between Kasenyi and Gaba fish landing.
There is only one staff covering the whole of Kome group of islands and all the landings in Mukono district don't have resident staff except only Katosi Landing where there are three resident staff.
A sketch map showing the area covered by the survey team is attached as ANNEX II.
www.fao.org /docrep/006/AD214E/AD214E09.htm   (2434 words)

  
 ADF e-news, May 2004 - Developing Stories
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The award recognizes Mukono for producing the top quality of cured vanilla beans worldwide.
ADF’s grant to Mukono has provided the cooperative with resources to train its members in vanilla agronomy and credit management, helping it expand its supply base, enhance the export quality of its product, double average production per farmer, and increase farmers’ annual income by 128 percent.
www.adf.gov /enews0504developingstories.htm   (485 words)

  
 allAfrica.com: Uganda: Project Gives Mukono Women Survival Skills (Page 1 of 1)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
This is Mukono Women's Skills Development Project, located about 500 metres from Mukono Town Council offices.
Mukono Mayor Johnson Muyanja Ssenyonga, the brain behind the project, says it is intended to help women who dropped out of school and have no jobs.
Most of the women come from Mukono and the neighbouring areas.
allafrica.com /stories/200611300403.html   (510 words)

  
 Uganda Christian University Graduation   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Far enough to be away from the city noise and dust, yet close enough for you to access, Uganda Christian University (UCU) is truly the city on a hill in Mukono.
Mukono is a few minutes drive from Kampala on the highway to Jinja.
And this is where the Alumni Year Book comes in...
www.ucu.ac.ug /graduation/aboutucu.php   (441 words)

  
 Uganda Christian University - Home   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
UCU partners with Yale University to archive records Uganda Christian University (UCU), Mukono is partnering with Yale University to archive Christian records in Uganda and the region.
Children's library opens at UCU A Children’s Library has been opened at the Uganda Christian University (UCU) in Mukono to cater for the reading needs of the children within the university.
UCU keeps YMCA title Uganda Christian University (UCU) Mukono retained the fourth edition of the YMCA basketball gala seniors' title after a convincing 73-65 win over Sadolin Power on Sunday.
www.ucu.ac.ug   (227 words)

  
 Mission and Evangelism Companion Links - Diocese of Mukuno   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Companion Diocesan Links have been a means of developing relationships and mutual partnership in mission throughout the dioceses and parishes of the Anglican Communion for many years.
The Diocese of Mukono - Province of Uganda is seeking a new link and has given information on the diocese below.
If your diocese is interested in forming a link with them please respond directly to the Bishop.
anglicancommunion.org /mission/companion/diocese/2004mukono.cfm?...   (216 words)

  
 Greenville High School Mukono   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Welcome to Greenville High School - one of East and Central Africa's finest schools.
Located on a beautiful campus three miles north of Mukono town, the school offers a balanced Christian education at Ordinary andAdvanced levels.
Vocational training in technical drawing and a host of other subjects are also taught at the school.
www.greenville.ac.ug   (89 words)

  
 New Vision Online : Mukono fishing   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
You are here: Home » Daily » Business » Mukono fishing
MUKONO district has launched an operation to rout out illegal fishing, the fisheries officer, James Katali, said.
Katali said the Government has ordered the district to slash down the number of fishing boats from 6,800 to 3,000.
www.newvision.co.ug /D/8/220/527195   (60 words)

  
 Squashing Poverty : Promising Site Visit to Mukono District   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
In addition, 3 full scholarships were given to female students.
While these enrollment figures are not as high as Makerere University, it is a good start for Uganda Christian University which is a semi-rural campus in Mukono district.
I spoke with Vincent Kiberu, one of the Academy’s instructors who reflected the students’ enthusiasm for the program by saying “they got really excited when they tested the routers for the first time.”
blogs.law.harvard.edu /Tariq/2004/02/12   (162 words)

  
 Preventing malaria in pregnancy: a study of perceptions and policy implications in Mukono district, Uganda -- Mbonye et ...
Preventing malaria in pregnancy: a study of perceptions and policy implications in Mukono district, Uganda -- Mbonye et al.
Preventing malaria in pregnancy: a study of perceptions and policy implications in Mukono district, Uganda
was conducted in Mukono district, Uganda, to assess perceptions
heapol.oxfordjournals.org /cgi/content/short/21/1/17?rss=1   (357 words)

  
 ::: Equator Vanilla Exporters Uganda Limited :: Based in Mukono, Uganda - Welcome!
Equator Vanilla Exporters is an agro-based trading company that was established in the year 2002 by Vanilla producing farmers in Mukono, Rakai, Kayunga, Luwero and Wakiso districts, to act as a vehicle for promoting production, processing and exporting of organic vanilla and other species produced in the locality.
This is achieved through providing advisory services to the organic vanilla farmers through training and establishment of demonstration/model organic vanilla and other spices farms.
Improving household incomes through exportation of high quality and large quantities of organic spices.
www.equatorvanilla.com   (131 words)

  
 Volunteer Journals - Entry   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
My big project will be the Uganda Comic (which may or may not turn into a film, or at least be a jumping-off point) - and I certainly won't be able to write with any confidence if I haven't seen the country outside of the Mukono Guest House - which is seriously a luxury hotel.
For the moment I feel like I'll be able to do at least as much "on the other side" - that is, in North America - by communicating what the situation is like here.
I also heard from Ivar that "thumbs up" apparently means "I support the President!" (or something like that), whereas the "peace" signifies support for the opposition party.
journals.volunteer.org.nz /entry.php?id=2895   (904 words)

  
 Barnaby Bear travels through Uganda   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
From there he went further north to the town of Mukono for a few days.
After a short stay in Mukono, they all journeyed south, down to Salama.
Salama is such a tiny village that it isn't on the map!
www.barnabybear.net /Salama.htm   (97 words)

  
 Gabula Atudde Women Grip
Lower Kawuga LCI, Mukono Town Council, Mukono District
Working towards formation of a data base & knowledge centre through Information Collecting, Recording and sharing using ICTs for sustainable development of the low income communities.
Mukono District plus OKN access points & Hubs
www.wougnet.org /Profiles/gabula.html   (251 words)

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