Kampala, Uganda | URN | Uganda has urged investors in the United Kingdom to invest in the 250 percent return-on-investment mining and energy sector in the country. However, only serous and mutually beneficial partners are welcome to invest in the country’s budding extractives sector, according to Ramathan Ggoobi, Permanent Secretary …
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Kampala, Uganda | URN | Uganda and Rwanda have agreed to “move on” from diplomatic conflicts that threatened their historical friendship in recent years. This came at the just-concluded Joint Permanent Commission (JPC) meeting in Kampala, at which four new memoranda of understanding were signed, in the areas of health, …
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Isingiro, Uganda | URN | Farmers in Kibwera Central Village, Isingiro Town Council, are optimistic that the new Irrigation scheme launched by the government to promote climate-resilient agriculture in the drought-prone district will increase food production and improve their livelihood at the household level. 400 vegetable farmers trained under their …
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Kitgum, Uganda | URN | Failure by farmers in Kitgum District to raise co-funding contributions is threatening their access to support under the Uganda Climate Smart Agricultural Transformation Project (UCSATP), district officials have warned. Barnabas Opiyo, the Kitgum district focal point officer for the project, said only three out of …
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Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Prudential Assurance Uganda, in partnership with My Tree Initiative Organisation, has launched the Schools Forests and Financial Literacy Programme, an integrated initiative aimed at strengthening environmental conservation and financial literacy among young learners. Unveiled at Gayaza Junior School in Wakiso District to commemorate World Earth …
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KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Surging coffee consumption in China is driving a sharp increase in Uganda’s coffee exports to the Asian market, officials said at a one-day Uganda-China Coffee, Investment and Destination Conference held here on Tuesday. Fan Xuecheng, charge d’affaires ad interim of the Chinese Embassy in Uganda, …
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KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) said that development work at its Kingfisher Oil Field in western Uganda is nearing completion, as the East African country accelerates efforts toward commercial oil production. According to an update report obtained by Xinhua on Tuesday, the overall project …
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Moroto, Uganda | URN | Armed Karamojong warriors are reportedly taking refuge in game reserves across Karamoja, where they are not only evading security forces but also killing wildlife for food as they plan fresh attacks on communities. Local leaders and security officials say the dense, bushy terrain within the …
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Kampala, Uganda | URN | Athletics fans across Uganda are eagerly awaiting the performance of long-distance stars Joshua Cheptegei and Jacob Kiplimo, who are set to compete in the 2026 London Marathon on Sunday, April 26, in the United Kingdom. The two Ugandan athletes will line up in the 42-kilometre …
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Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Uganda Police Force says all roads to and from Kololo will be restricted as Chief of Defence Forces Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba joins supporters for his 52nd birthday marathon. The MK@52 Run on Sunday, also known as the Muhoozi marathon, is expected to draw top …
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The Independent Uganda: You get the Truth we Pay the Price
