Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Buganda Kingdom has partnered with the Uganda Biodiversity Fund (UBF) to start a large-scale initiative for growing indigenous trees throughout the kingdom. The five-year, “Ekibira kya Kabaka” campaign is part of broader efforts to restore Uganda’s biodiversity and combat the devastating impacts of climate change …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry, and Fisheries (MAAIF) has initiated a certification process for palm oil smallholder farmers. The process aims to encourage sustainable practices within the palm oil industry and mitigate the adverse environmental impacts that have accompanied its growth. It will be …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Supreme Court rejected an appeal by Heritage Oil in the longstanding $435 million tax dispute with the Uganda Revenue Authority. Heritage Oil had filed an appeal at the Supreme Court seeking to block some of the arguments by the Uganda Revenue Authority in a …

The local business face numerous challenges including low literacy, market access, political dynamics, and climate change affecting particularly women and young entrepreneurs Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | In a significant stride towards unlocking the vast potential of Micro, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) and catalyzing Uganda’s economic development, TechnoServe has …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | During September, Uganda’s private sector saw an increase in employment and purchasing activity as demand conditions remained favorable, resulting from the continued growth of new orders and enhanced business activity. The monthly headline Stanbic Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) rose to 52.9 in September, up from …

Half-time substitute scores only goal to end the Gunners’ run of losses against their title rivals London, UK | THE INDEPENDENT | Gabriel Martinelli’s late goal on his return from injury gave Arsenal their first Premier League win over Manchester City since 2015, as Mikel Arteta got the better of mentor …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Huawei Technologies launched the DigiTruck in Teso Sub-region in eastern Uganda to equip youth, farmers, and local district officials with digital skills. “Digitruck project would create sustainable livelihood opportunities for the informal sector by enabling small business owners to participate in regional and national trade,” …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Principal Judge Dr Flavian Zeija called upon everyone who wishes Ugandan writers well, to always refer to their work instead of prioritising foreign authors. At the launch of the book “Small Book of Big Quotes”, authored by the Judiciary’s Permanent Secretary, at Judiciary headquarters …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Director of Public Prosecutions, Jane Frances Abodo on Thursday flagged off the deployment of 100 recently recruited State Attorneys (Under the office of the DPP) to serve in various field offices country-wide. In her address, the DPP urged the State Attorneys to exhibit integrity, …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In an electrifying revelation, Uganda Airlines, the beacon of national pride, announced its auspicious plan to forge a sky-high connection between the heart of Africa and the vibrant streets of New Delhi, India. Lenny Malasi, the airline’s illustrious Country Manager, spilled the exhilarating news to …