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KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | China has donated 1,610 metric tonnes of rice to Uganda’s semi-arid northeastern region of Karamoja, where thousands of people are struggling with food shortages. Chinese Ambassador to Uganda Zhang Lizhong handed over the donation to a representative of Ugandan Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja at an …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda’s coffee export value has surged by more than 70 percent over the past 12 months, the country’s Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries announced on Wednesday. A ministry statement indicated that Uganda’s coffee exports increased by 6.99 percent in quantity and 70.71 percent …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The country is currently facing increase in power outages and load shedding, a situation that has left users calling for an explanation form the responsible authorities. It comes amidst the final transition stages from the expiring 20-year distribution concession held by Umeme Ltd to …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Renowned Kampala political and human rights activist, Habib Buwembo, is confident that if he secures the National Unity Platform (NUP) ticket he will win Rubaga South constituency on his second attempt. Buwembo crossed from Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) to NUP about two years …

EACOP Ltd announces the closing of the first financing tranche for the East African crude oil pipeline project Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT & URN | EACOP, the company in charge of the construction and future operation of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline project from Kabaale in Uganda to …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | At least six people including two minors were killed by floods following the heavy downpour in Kampala. Wednesday’s downpour also left hundreds of travellers stranded due to flooded and impassable roads. The rain that lasted hours started in the wee hours cutting off several …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | A group of women from the opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) have alleged that they have been subjected to sexual abuse on multiple occasions while facing violent arrests. This revelation came during the belated International Women’s Day celebrations held at Makerere Kavule, the NUP …

‘Embrace Digital Marketing and Networking to Promote your Business’ Lira, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | It is not too late for women in Lira City to grasp digital marketing tools to help enhance their businesses, an expert has advised. “The youth you see here are beating you in selling their …

Buikwe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Minister of State for Labour, Esther Anyakun, on Tuesday ordered the closure of the GM Sugar Factory in Buikwe following reports of three worker deaths on duty. Leading a team from the Labour Ministry, Anyakun stated that available reports indicate that two casual …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Kawempe North MP, Erias Nalukoola has asked Speaker Among to accord him some substantial time on the Order Paper to articulate the predicament in Kawempe North. He asked he be given an opportunity to inform the nation of the issues affecting Kawempe North. Photo …