Bangkok, Thailand | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Uganda has offered Thai investors 10-year tax holidays, full foreign ownership of their businesses and unrestricted repatriation of profits, as the East African country tries to attract Southeast Asian capital to its farms, factories, mines and tourism sector. Ugandan officials made the offer …
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Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has clarified its decision to extend the duration of the History and Political Education papers at the ongoing Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) examinations. UNEB sent a circular to schools on Monday indicating that the paper’s duration had been …
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Kampala, Uganda | URN | Uganda once had railway warehouses busy enough to handle hundreds of thousands of tonnes of cargo a year. URC also had one of the best parcel systems, handling heavy commercial logistics and large-scale cargo across Uganda and Kenya. The goods sheds stored imported merchandise, …
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Petrol prices have jumped to Shs7,000 per litre from Shs4,000 in September, as the dollar climbs to Shs4,000 from Shs3,700 Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Uganda’s government is resisting broad fuel subsidies and artificial support for the shilling, a decision that could prolong pressure on households and …
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Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Uganda’s social enterprise sector will seek to attract investment, expand market access and create jobs at the Pan-African Social Enterprise Summit scheduled for November 23–24 at Hotel Africana in Kampala, where organisers plan to launch a proposed US$1 million fund to support businesses addressing …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Carrefour Uganda has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting healthy lifestyles after supporting runners at the Matooke C2C Marathon with drinking water, fresh fruits, glucose and Deep Heat muscle relief. The marathon, held under the theme “Run for Your Life,” attracted hundreds of participants along …
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Gulu, Uganda | URN | Government-aided primary schools in Gulu District are struggling to maintain support services after the government banned mandatory Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) contributions. It has forced schools to lay off cooks and other staff previously paid for by parents. Head teachers and teachers say the loss …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Bank of Africa Uganda has dedicated October to strengthening its customer service culture, recognising employees and improving customer experiences under the theme “The Extra Mile.” The initiative challenges staff to go beyond routine service delivery by listening to customers, understanding their needs, resolving concerns …
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Kabale, Uganda | URN | Kabale District has recorded a total of 2,787 teenage pregnancy cases in 2025 and between January and September 2026, according to the District Senior Probation and Welfare Officer, Monica Muhumuza Nzeirwe. Muhumuza says 1,520 girls aged between 15 and 19 became pregnant in 2025, while …
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Jinja, Uganda | URN | Rays of Hope Hospice Jinja (RHHJ) is targeting to screen 45,000 men for prostate cancer across the Busoga sub-region and neighbouring districts as it steps up efforts to promote early detection of the disease. The campaign follows an increase in the number of men approaching …
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The Independent Uganda: You get the Truth we Pay the Price
