Wakiso, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ministry of work has taken charge of constructing Wakiso district road which will connect Kasanje town council to Bussi Island to ease transport for the islanders. The proposed project shall span for 2.5km from Bubebere to Muziina bay. With the completion of this project, the …
Read More »Uganda’s rhino population grows after years of extinction
Nakasongola, Uganda | Xinhua | In the remote central Ugandan district of Nakasongola, Jabali, a young rhino, freely grazes under the watchful eye of her mother, Bella. Jabali is the sixth born of Bella and the latest baby here at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, run by Rhino Fund Uganda, a non-profit conservation …
Read More »ULGA wants local revenue policy to boost service delivery
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Local Government Association (ULGA) wants the government to put in place a local revenue policy to harmonize challenges faced by local governments in local revenue collection and management. Speaking at a local government leader’s breakfast meeting organized by Action Aid Uganda on Friday, …
Read More »KCB, Stabex unveil digital card payment solution
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | KCB Bank in partnership with fuel distributor, Stabex International have launched a partnership intended to enhance the customer experience as they access the bank’s digital banking services at Stabex fuel stations. This move comes amidst growing uptake of digital banking products in Uganda and beyond. …
Read More »IN THE INDEPENDENT: Tullow versus Uganda ends
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | These are the top stories in this week’s THE INDEPENDENT. COVER STORY Digging for oil: Tullow’s 16-year acrimonious relationship with Uganda ends THE LAST WORD On Uganda’s election violence: How the president,the security services and the opposition are beneficiaries of this political pathology COMMENT Why …
Read More »Fake social media accounts threaten virtual campaigns – Experts
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A simple search for presidential candidates on different social media platforms shows multiple accounts featuring identical photos and names, biodata and description. But many of these are parody accounts created to imitate the style or character of the original ones. But they are usually ironic …
Read More »Tumukunde rallies Ugandans to vote
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Independent presidential candidate, Gen. Henry Tumukunde has rallied Ugandans to turn up in big numbers and cast their vote. Tumukunde who was campaigning in Ntungamo, Rwampara and Isingiro districts on Thursday said that next year’s general elections are important which all citizens should participate in. …
Read More »Learners need more counselling after lockdown lull -Teachers
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Teachers are concerned that the time allocated to the candidate classes to study and complete the syllabus before their final examinations is too little. They say that much of the time in school is now spent on counselling and change of mindset to enable them …
Read More »Government urged to support women in markets
Kampala, Uganda | Julius Businge | Women of Uganda working in markets play an important role in moving the economy and catering for family basic needs. This is one basis that people advocating for improved working conditions for women in markets are fronting. Speaking at the 4th National Women Market Symposium …
Read More »Government mosquito nets sold at UGX 1000 in Napak
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The insecticide-treated mosquito nets that were distributed by the government are being sold on the open market in Napak district, for as low as 1,000 Shillings. Many of those selling the nets are using the money to buy alcohol. The government recently launched a campaign …
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