COMMENT | ANDREW PI BESI | Lately, I have been reflecting on the Roman Empire and its establishment some 27 or so years before the birth of Christ the Messiah. One of its most enduring political thinkers was Marcus Tullius Cicero. When, like many, I read on social media of Ms. …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | dfcu Bank has rewarded eight customers in the ongoing nationwide “School Fiiz! Weight Off!” campaign, reaffirming its commitment to easing the financial pressure that comes with the back-to-school season for parents and school owners across Uganda. The winners received their cash prizes at dfcu …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In another initiative aimed at transforming Uganda’s transport sector by promoting accessible and sustainable electric mobility solutions, Spiro Uganda and the Union Sports Club have launched a sports partnership ahead of the nationwide Boda Boda Football League. The league aims at empowering riders and strengthening community …
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DAR ES SALAAM | Xinhua | Tanzania on Saturday launched a solar electrification project targeting 120 islands across eight regions bordering major lakes and the Indian Ocean. The initiative aims to install 20,000 solar home systems at a total cost of 8 billion Tanzanian shillings (about 3.2 million U.S. dollars). …
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NEW YORK | Xinhua | U.S. President Donald Trump said Saturday he will raise the new global tariff to 15 percent, one day after he announced a 10 percent worldwide duty following a heavy blow from the Supreme Court. On Friday, Trump announced a blanket 10 percent import tax for …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Presidential aide Henry Lutwama has urged clan leaders in Buganda to use organised savings as a tool for wealth creation, warning against diverting SACCO funds to non-productive expenses. Lutwama, the Special Presidential Assistant and Coordinator of Bataka Affairs in Buganda, made the remarks on …
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KIGALI | Xinhua | European Union Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness and Crisis Management Hadja Lahbib said on Thursday that she agreed with Rwandan President Paul Kagame to look for common solutions to get humanitarian aid to people in need in the Great Lakes region. Lahbib and Johan Borgstam, EU special …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ranchers Finest has partnered with AAA Farms to launch Finest Farms, which creates a seamless “soil-to-shelf” ecosystem—connecting the cultivation of corn, soy, and sunflower for premium feed directly to a network of high-standard commercial and community outgrower farms. This bold, fully integrated agricultural venture is …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Leading Ugandan waste management company Homeklin Uganda Ltd has announced plans to transform Kampala’s persistent garbage crisis into a commercial energy source through a new facility in Makindye division. In a technical partnership with the American firm Cenergy Solutions, Homeklin will begin converting the …
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Rwampara, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The recent announcement of 2025 UCE results was filled with excitement and curiosity for many candidates. However, for Bernard Mperierwe, a 19-year-old student at Ndeija Peas High School in Rwampara District, the day began like any other. He was busy in his family garden, determined to …
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