Apac, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Jimmy Patrick Akena, the President of the Uganda People’s Congress (UPC), has announced his intention to bring about a change in the top leadership of the country. He made this announcement during a mobilization drive held at Apac Boma Ground in Apac municipality over the …
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African countries are on an ambitious mission to enhance road transport efficiency, by leveraging digital technology. Digital licenses and a new generation of number plates are at the forefront of this much-needed transformation. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | African nations are in the midst of a mobility revolution, utilising …
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Funding will enable locally led restoration of 600,000 hectares critical for climate and livelihoods Nairobi, Kenya | PRNewswire | The Bezos Earth Fund has announces $22.8 million to accelerate the restoration of two African landscapes critical for carbon sequestration, biodiversity and human wellbeing: the Greater Rift Valley in Kenya and the …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MTN Uganda’s Corporate Social Responsibility arm, MTN Foundation, has graduated 185 youths who formed the first cohort of the MTN ACE Programme. The programme, launched in December 2022, in partnership with the Ministry of ICT & National Guidance, The National ICT Innovation Hub, Centenary Technology …
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The Uganda Heart Institute Project is expected to decrease the number of Ugandans leaving the country to receive cardiovascular treatment Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) Chief Executive Officer Sultan Al-Marshad, signed a new development loan agreement worth USD $30 million with the Minister …
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Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Acholi Paramount Chief David Onen Acana II has embarked on a protest walk to the disputed Apaa Township over what he describes as continued human rights abuses on residents in the area. The protest walk comes just a week after four people were killed …
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Wakiso, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Entebbe Municipality leaders have asked the Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) to upgrade the Nakiwogo Landing Site to a fully-fledged port that can handle huge vessels and more traffic. The appeal was made by civic leaders and technical officials while interfacing with UNRA during the …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The world is not making sufficient progress to achieve the long-term goals established in the Paris Agreement, aimed at curbing the rise in global temperatures, A UN report issued on Friday has warned. The Paris Agreement, signed by all nations, bound them to restrict the …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT & URN | Inspectorate of Government (IG) and the Attorney General’s office have dismissed allegations of abuse of office and corruption leveled against the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) Board, and okayed the ongoing restructuring and phasing out of the position of directors. “… we hold the …
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Agago, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Striga weeds have destroyed an estimated 600 acres of crops in Agago district. The most affected parishes are; Aywee, Gudi, Kiwaro, Ngwero and Luzira in Lokole Sub-County. Also known as witchweed, Striga, is a parasitic weed that attacks mostly cereal crops such as maize, rice …
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