KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | Uganda’s Parliament Speaker Anitah Among has warned that the country could lose its hosting rights of the 2027 CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) if stadium construction is not done quickly. Last year, Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania were awarded 2027 AFCON hosting rights by the …
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NAIROBI, Kenya | Xinhua | Kenya and Uganda on Thursday signed a number of agreements to enhance bilateral cooperation. One of the agreements allows Uganda to import and transit refined petroleum products through Kenya from producer jurisdictions, resolving challenges faced by Uganda’s petroleum sector, Kenyan President William Ruto said. “We …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Breweries Limited has announced a partnership with the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB). Through this partnership, a UGX100 million sponsorship has been committed towards the 8th edition of The Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo set to happen on May 23rd-25th at Speke Resort …
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Iganga, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Iganga Chief Magistrates Court has ordered a Namutumba-based Assistant Superintendent of Police Stella Nankunda to pay two Court Process Servers sh40 million as compensation for unlawful arrest and subsequent detention. The Court Process Servers are Michael Kaluusi and Richard Mwesigwa who work in …
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Mbarara, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda People’s Congress supporters are mourning Professor Patrick Rubaihayo who passed away on Wednesday. “He stood for UPC and by UPC until death. He never moved a foot anywhere. And yet there were many attempts to take him away,” said former UPC Vice President and …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Britam, a leading financial services provider in Uganda is set to transform the insurance and financial services landscape with the introduction of “My Britam,” a suite of self-service portals. The launch of both an investment and insurance portal marks a pivotal development in Britam Uganda’s commitment to digital transformation and customer empowerment. …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Construction of Hoima City stadium is expected to start after Parliament approved the required shs152 billion, part of the Shs288.6 billion Supplementary Budget Schedule No.03 on Thursday, 16 May 2024 ahead of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in 2027. The Supplementary Budget Schedule No. …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In a stark warning, experts have highlighted the detrimental impact of poor nutrition on public health, as it fuels a silent epidemic of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in Uganda. Samalie Namukose, Assistant Commissioner, Nutrition Division at the Ministry of Health, said that the rise …
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Dokolo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Over five hundred households have been displaced by floods in Dokolo District as a result of the rising water levels of in Lake Kwania. The water has submerged homes and crop gardens living thousands of people, including children with neither where to stay or food …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The account of the Uganda Martyrs, especially from the Anglican viewpoint, is incomplete without highlighting the significant role played by Tefero Ssekkuuma Kisosonkole, a senior chief who would later become Katikkiro of Buganda. Kisosonkole’s steadfast commitment to the martyrs, some of whom were his colleagues …
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