Chinese expert team prepares to deploy for Phase III of FAO-supported initiative Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A highly successful South-South Cooperation (SSC) project between China and Uganda, supported by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), moved towards its latest stage this week as a Chinese …
Read More »African Development Bank invests $20 million in sub-Saharan Africa
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved an equity investment of $20 million in Evolution Fund III, a pan-African clean and sustainable energy private equity fund that is mobilising about $400 million into renewable energy and resource-efficiency assets across sub-Saharan …
Read More »Katureebe advises UMI to seek alternative funding
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The former Chief Justice Bart Katureebe has advised Uganda Management Institute-UMI, to look beyond government funding. Katureebe, who is also the institute’s Chancellor, noted that although UMI has goals, they may not be realized due to financial uncertainties stemming from the lack of government support. …
Read More »Acholi sub-region registers reduction in new HIV cases
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Acholi Sub-region has registered a reduction in new cases of HIV/Aids infections. A new report reveals that new cases of HIV/Aids in the region had lowered by 72 percent from 11,358 in 2017 to just 3,175 in 2021. This was disclosed during the second Regional …
Read More »Cranes campaign to World Cup 2026 launched
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Federation of Uganda’s Football Associations-FUFA together with Nile Breweries through its flagship brand Nile Special have launched a drive for garnering funds that will facilitate the National Football team in its bid to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This comes nearly five years …
Read More »1 DAY TO GO: FIFA Referees Committee reviews the used Techniques in World Cup matches
🌟World Cup 2022 kick-off ✳ November 20 ⚽ Qatar vs Ecuador 7pm Doha, Qatar | QNA | FIFA has reviewed the various technologies that will be used in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 matches, especially the use of semi-automatic offside technology. This came at a press conference held today, attended by FIFA …
Read More »300 Luwero mosques participate in UMSC elections
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Muslims from 300 mosques in Luwero Muslim District have participated in elections organized by Uganda Muslim Supreme Council amidst protests from a rival faction. The elections across the mosques started at 2pm after jummah prayers. The Muslims elected Chairpersons and secretaries for mosques and councilors …
Read More »Police fires teargas at NUP supporters as they remember November 2020 victims
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Police on Friday fired teargas to disperse supporters of the National Unity Platform-NUP political party who had gathered at their party headquarters to remember those killed during the November 2020 riots. Today marks two years since at least 54 people were killed as police …
Read More »Two arrested over attack on Gadaffi Army Barracks
Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Two people have been arrested in connection to an attack on Gadaffi Barracks in Jinja City. On Thursday, unknown people attacked the barracks and killed Sergeant Simon Peter Eyagu who was guarding Ambercoat road close to the barracks. Two guns were also stolen. In a …
Read More »Why one should consider a hybrid car as the world transitions into clean energy
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Hybrid cars are increasingly becoming popular due to the skyrocketing fuel prices and the global shift towards electric mobility. A lot of Ugandans on the contrary shy away from purchasing hybrid cars due to myths such as high maintenance aside from the purchase price. Due …
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