Happy Independence Day, Uganda, the Pearl of Africa, But Who Handles Your Publicity? COMMENT | SHIRLEY BIRUNGI | If you have your mobile phone or laptop, reach out to it and simply Google Uganda. Interesting images will pop up. Do now refresh and make another search for Rwanda and, lastly, South …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | John Mulimba, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, has reiterated that Uganda continues to stand firmly with the people and government of Somalia in their ongoing efforts to restore peace and stability. “As a troop-contributing country under the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in …
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STOCKHOLM | Xinhua | Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson and Omar M. Yaghi were awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry on Wednesday for developing metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced. “The Nobel Prize laureates in chemistry 2025 have created molecular constructions with large spaces through which …
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Osaka, Japan | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda has marked its National Day at Expo 2025 Osaka, showcasing the country’s culture, innovation, and investment potential. The celebrations were led by Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja highlighted Uganda’s Tenfold Growth Strategy. The plan aims to expand the economy from USD 61.3 billion today to USD 500 billion …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Bell Lager has officially announced the Bell ObaFest 2025 edition, a nationwide celebration designed to immerse festivalgoers in the vibes, fun, food, music, beer, and an unprecedented showcase of Uganda’s unique cultural identity. This year, the festival is a cultural journey bringing communities together in …
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We must measure independence not by the colour of the flag but by the quality of the citizen’s life. If liberty does not translate into health, education, dignity, and justice, then our sovereignty is a hollow promise. COMMENT | ALEX ATWEMEREIREHO | On the eve of October 9, when Uganda …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Plascon Uganda has once again demonstrated its leadership in innovation and industrial excellence with a strong showing at the 31st Uganda International Trade Fair (UGITF) 2025, organized by the Uganda Manufacturers Association (UMA) under the theme “Sustainable Industrialization for Inclusive Growth, Employment and Wealth Creation.” The annual trade …
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At 34, Adedoyin Adeleke could have chosen a comfortable life in Europe. Instead, he packed his bags, returned to Nigeria, and started tinkering with waste, energy, and youth projects. Now 36, he’s the first African selected by the UN to help shape the world’s roadmap for sustainable development. SPECIAL REPORT …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | To restore professionalism and discipline in managing Uganda’s workforce, Members of Parliament have endorsed tough penalties against unqualified and unlicensed human resource (HR) practitioners. The proposals are among many others contained in the Human Resource Management Professionals Bill, 2025, introduced by Workers’ MP, Margaret …
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Equity Sowing seeds of Impact Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As early as 4:30am, Divine Kobusigye, the Senior Five Mobiliser at St Julian Secondary School, was already dressed in her sparkling, well-pressed white shirt and kaaki skirt. She was beaming with a sheepish smile and couldn’t wait for the day …
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