Fort Portal, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Over 30 civil servants in Fort Portal City have cried out as they struggle with non-payment of salaries for months. The frustrated workers say that they have spent nine months without pay, and are facing tough times and can’t hardly find what to eat, …
Read More »CoU abolishes wreaths for tree-planting at burials in environmental protection drive
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Church of Uganda has abolished the practice of laying wreaths on caskets during burials in favour of planting trees, as a strategic intervention to promote the protection of the environment. In a new Strategic Planning Framework for 2026-2030, approved during a joint session …
Read More »ActionAid Report: Progressive tax reforms key to solving Uganda’s education crisis
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | A new report by ActionAid International Uganda has called on the government to adopt progressive tax reforms to increase funding for the education sector, warning that without urgent intervention, the country’s education system will continue to struggle with underfunding, poor infrastructure, and declining learning …
Read More »Uganda launches massive malaria vaccination for children
KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda on Wednesday launched a landmark malaria vaccination campaign, aiming to immunize 1.1 million children under two years old in its largest rollout to date. Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja presided over the official launch of the immunization exercise at Booma Grounds in Apac district in …
Read More »CLIMATE: aBi Development sets ambitious targets for Uganda’s agricultural sector by 2028
aBi Development aims to reach 2 million farmers with enhanced inputs and services, double the productivity and income of 500,000 smallholder farmers, and strengthen agribusiness market linkages. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | aBi Development has unveiled an ambitious strategic framework aimed at fostering climate-resilient, green, and inclusive agro-industrial growth in …
Read More »Museveni commits to fight money laundering
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | President Museveni has reaffirmed Uganda’s commitment to continue supporting regional & global initiatives aimed at building a safer and more transparent financial system. Museveni’s message delivered by the Prime Minister, Robina Nabbanja at the official opening of the 49th Eastern and Southern Africa Anti-Money …
Read More »Baby and Kids Expo East Africa set for May 9th–11th
Kiara Events Limited Announces the 3rd Edition of Baby and Kids Expo in Uganda Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s population is is estimated by Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) to be 45.9 million, with 44% under 14 years old. This is a huge segment of Uganda’s young population, …
Read More »New UWA Boss urged to fight human wildlife conflicts
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The new Executive Director of Uganda Wildlife Authority, Dr. James Musinguzi has been urged to ensure adequate handling of human-wildlife conflicts. The call was made by the outgoing UWA Executive Director, John Samuel Mwandah as he handed over the instruments of the office where …
Read More »Luwero Muslim district chairman refuses to attend impeachment hearing
Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ali Ndawula Ssekyanzi, the Luwero Muslim District Chairperson, has refused to attend his impeachment hearings over his opposition to the re-election of Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje as Mufti of Uganda. Luwero District Khadi, Sheikh Ramadhan Mulindwa Nsanja, summoned Ndawula to appear before the hearings scheduled for …
Read More »Burora, Anita Among fail to settle case out of court
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Herbert Anderson Burora, the former Deputy Resident City Commissioner (RCC) of Rubaga Division, and Speaker of Parliament Anita Annet Among have failed to settle the hate speech case out of court. This now paves the way for the case to go into a full …
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