Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Government has saved Shs773.3 billion in wage and non-wage bills, NSSF contributions, gratuity and Board Expenses following the recent rationalisation of agencies, the Minister of Public Service, Muruli Mukasa, has said. While appearing before the Committee on Public Service and Local Government chaired by …
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Gulu, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Minister of State for Higher Education Dr John Muyingo has said innovation is no longer optional but a necessity for Uganda’s transformation into a modern industrial and knowledge-based economy. He said nations that invest in knowledge, research, technology, and human capital development transform their economies …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Breweries Limited has highlighted progress in restoring the Mt Elgon catchment, underscoring the growing role of private sector investment in environmental conservation during Uganda Water and Environment Week activities in Luzira, it said on March 26 in a media release. The engagement, organised …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s refugee population is set to rise to over two million as the country is expected to host another 27,000 in the 2026/2027 financial year. The revelation was made by the Assistant Commissioner, Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), Apollo Kivumbi who presented the …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | SafeBoda has today (March 26) launched a new business-focused transport solution aimed at helping companies streamline employee mobility, deliveries and expense management, as the Ugandan-founded ride-hailing firm expands deeper into enterprise services. The company said in a media release the newly introduced B2B platform …
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Melbourne, Australia | AGENCIES | Uganda is moving to shift its role from a silent supplier to a visible brand in the global coffee market, using the Melbourne International Coffee Expo 2026 to showcase its high-quality beans to thousands of international buyers and roasters. With more than 31,000 visitors attending …
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Oyam, Uganda | URN | Oyam residents have welcomed the erection of a 15-kms electric fence by the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) along the boundary of Murchison Falls National Park, passing through Kamdini and Myene Sub Counties. The fence is designed to deter wild animals, especially elephants, from crossing into …
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Agago, Uganda | URN | Agago District has recorded the destruction of more than 10,000 shea trees within a span of three months during the 2026 general election campaigns, according to district officials and cultural leaders. Rwot Kasimiro Ongom, a cultural leader spearheading environmental conservation efforts in the district, said the …
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Kampala, Uganda | URN | Growing climate threats and environmental degradation are pushing young people in Kampala to take personal responsibility and demand stronger climate action. This renewed commitment emerged during a youth climate governance dialogue that brought together international students, media professionals, local leaders, and environmental advocates to simplify climate issues …
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Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Molly Katanga, the widow of deceased businessman Henry Katanga, on Thursday returned to begin her defence before High Court judge Comfort Kania. Sitting in the dock, with a pink veil to cover her scarred head, Molly maintained she did not kill her husband, adding …
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