lc election Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The term of office for Local Council 1 and 2 and Women Councils has been extended for another 180 days, until early July 2024. This follows the tabling of the statutory instruments providing for the extension, on the floor of the House …

LA PAZ | Xinhua |  The Bolivian government announced Monday the reinstatement of strict health measures, including mandatory school mask use, in response to rising COVID-19 cases ahead of the upcoming school year. The protocol includes the mandatory use of masks among students, the availability of disinfectants like alcohol in …

Kampala, Uganda | PWATCH-UG| The Ministry of Finance has revealed that the Government will spend up to UGX 24.9 trillion on servicing Uganda’s public debt. This comes months after the Bank of Uganda reported that Uganda’s public debt as of August 2023 stood at UGX 88.807 trillion. The August debt …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Shilling ended the year 2023 on a stronger note, having stabilized against the US Dollar, and did better than its peers in the East African Community, according to analysts. The currency strength has fluctuated between 3,767 and 3,815 to the US dollar over …

PARIS | TASS |  Gabriel Attal has been named France’s new Prime Minister, the BFMTV television channel reported. According to the TV channel, Education Minister Gabriel Attal, 34, will replace Elisabeth Borne, who had served as France’s Prime Minister since May 2022, after she was dismissed by President Emmanuel Macron …

Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Uganda will host the 19th Summit of Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Heads of State and Government, a forum of 120 member states from 15 to 20 January 2024, at the Munyonyo Commonwealth Resort. Most delegates will fly in through the newly refurbished Entebbe Airport. SELECT …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Following the completion of the relocation and reconstruction of the iconic Clock Tower at Queen’s Way, the Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) is actively exploring options to ensure the clock is operational. The original monumental tower, which proudly stood tall for around 66 years, …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Six people have been remanded to Luzira Prison by the Kampala Capital City Authority – City Hall Court on charges of aggravated robbery following the demolition of a private residence in Ntinda. The accused are Julius Lukwago, Hussein Kato, Peter Okello, Umar Kateregga (driver), …

 Innovative cement technologies that cut emissions and utilise local materials are entering Africa, where the green cement market is forecast to hit $867.9 million in four years. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Africa’s green cement market is poised for rapid growth as new technologies and investors seek to tap …

Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Luwero Chief Administrative Officer has directed five head teachers to refund over sh24 million allocated under the Universal Primary Education (UPE) program. It follows the failure of the affected teachers to account for the funds disbursed under the third and fourth quarters of the 2022/23 …