Kampala, Uganda | URN | Uganda is grappling with an evolving and increasingly sophisticated wave of human trafficking, with new patterns emerging both within its borders and along international routes. Speaking at the weekly press briefing at Police Headquarters in Kampala, Derek Basalirwa Kigenyi, the Deputy National Coordinator for Counter-Trafficking in …
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KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda may continue to experience fluctuations in fuel pump prices due to global oil market dynamics, but the country has sufficient fuel reserves, the state-run Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) said. In a statement issued on Tuesday, UNOC attributed potential price variations to factors including …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | When Harshad Maganbhai Barot stepped forward to receive the Distinguished Order of the Crested Crane (Grand Officer) during NRA Day celebrations in January 2026, the moment went beyond personal achievement. It drew attention to the growing influence of Uganda’s Indian diaspora in the country’s …
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Inter-Schools Coding Competition Empowers the Next Generation Kampala, Uganda | DAVID MUWONGE | The Inter-Schools Coding Competition (ISCC) this year will be expanded to include up to 500 secondary schools – up from just 120 – across the country. Launched to provide young Ugandans with early exposure to advanced technological skills, …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Members of Parliament have paid tribute to former Member of Parliament for Kalangala District, the late Helen Nakimuli describing her as a humble but audible voice for her people. The special sitting that transcended party lines on Wednesday 22 April 2026 was chaired by …
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Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | For over 27 years, the Environmental Conservation Trust of Uganda (ECOTRUST) has helped to protect the country’s environment by working closely with communities through conservation and nature-based financing approaches. This approach shows that when people benefit from nature, they are more willing to protect …
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Kampala, Uganda | URN | The industry has put the completion level of the export pipeline at close to 90 percent today, while pre-commissioning and commissioning testing phase (including hydro testing) exercises are ongoing to determine the facility’s readiness, according to the Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU). These tests ensure …
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Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | “Care Before Crisis” will be the theme of this year’s Baby & Kids Expo East Africa 2026, set for 16–17 May at the UMA Showgrounds in Lugogo, Kampala. Organised by Kiara Events and partners, the expo aims to bring together families, caregivers and industry players around …
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Mukono, Uganda | URN | The brutal killing of a prominent radiographer in Mukono Municipality has sparked fear among residents of Bugoba Village in Goma Division, prompting urgent calls for security agencies to restore order. Peter Mubiru, a highly skilled and widely respected radiographer attached to several health facilities across Mukono, …
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Kikuube, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | CNOOC Uganda Limited (CUL), in collaboration with its contractor CENERTECH and partner Infiniti Line International Limited, has conducted a well control emergency drill at the Kingfisher Oilfield, reaffirming a commitment to safety, operational excellence, and emergency preparedness. At the center of the drill is …
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The Independent Uganda: You get the Truth we Pay the Price
