The AWE initiative has increased representation of the telco’s women suppliers from 7% in 2023 to an impressive 15% Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MTN Uganda has recorded a significant stride in championing gender diversity within its supply chain, increasing the representation of women suppliers from 7% in 2023 to …
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Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Archbishop Emeritus John Baptist Odama has pledged to continue promoting peaceful existence and dialogues among communities within and outside the Acholi Sub-region during his retirement. His statement comes days after retiring as the first Metropolitan Archbishop of Gulu where he served for 25 years …
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Luwero , Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Right Reverend Wilson Kisekka has been consecrated and enthroned as the fourth Bishop of Luwero Diocese, succeeding Bishop Eridard Nsubuga, who retired last year. Accompanied by Bishop Wilson Kitara of Kitgum Diocese and Bishop Simon Aisu of North Karamoja Diocese, among others, Bishop …
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Nabilatuk, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Authorities in Nabilatuk district have repurposed a former detention facility for suspected cattle rustlers into a youth center aimed at promoting digital literacy and education. Situated within Nabilatuk Town Council, the facility previously served as a detention center during cordon and search operations between 2022 …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | After the five-day reflection on water resources and the environment, coinciding with International Meteorological Day, the Uganda National Meteorological Authority (UNMA) has appealed to the government to provide the necessary equipment for its operations instead of considering rationalization. UNMA is one of the statutory agencies …
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Award-winning journalism activist Agather Atuhaire shares the story of her fears and frustrations as she experiences threats and intimidation first hand ANALYSIS | APOPHIA AGIRESAASI | Although Uganda’s Constitution guarantees press freedom, it has been deteriorating in recent years with increasing restrictions on media. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s government, which has …
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New book compares what journalists in Kenya and Rwanda have to say about doing their jobs BOOK REVIEW | KAREN MCINTYRE | A majority of the world’s population has experienced a decline in press freedom in recent years, according to a UN report. In east Africa, the results are mixed and …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT 100% of the waste material collected from the first edition of Bell Roast and Rhyme this year, at Jahazi Pier Munyonyo, was recycled, reused and repurposed as part of the Bell Lager’s commitment towards reducing its environmental impact from any consumer engagements. The Roast …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Financial sector experts have validated draft guidelines requiring the industry to integrate climate finance into their operations to enable Uganda to mitigate its vulnerability to human-induced climate change impacts and risks by 2030. The guidelines illustrate steps for mainstreaming climate change in the financial sector …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development together with Kampala Capital City Authority and private investors in renewable energy have launched a new project to access low-cost cleaner energy to low-income earners in Kampala. The program implemented by Wana Energy Solutions (WES) aims to distribute …
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