Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government through the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development has released a 2026 salary framework for externally funded projects, standardising pay for senior management personnel within in Project Implementation Units. This is aimed at promoting fairness and to align with international benchmarks …
Read More »Arsenal beats Chelsea to stay 5 points clear in Premier League
LONDON, UK | Xinhua | William Saliba and Jurrien Timber both scored from corner kicks as Arsenal beat Chelsea 2-1 at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday to retain its five-point lead at the top of the Premier League. Saliba opened the scoring in the 21st minute, flicking the ball home …
Read More »Kabaka Foundation, I&M Bank extend free health services to thousands in Luwero
Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | More than 5,000 residents of Luwero District benefited from free medical care during the recently concluded Tubeere Balamu Health Camp, held at St. Jude Primary School in Kasana, Bulemeezi County, from Tuesday, February 24 to Wednesday, February 26. The health outreach was organised by the Kabaka …
Read More »Ugandan injured in Iran retaliatory attacks on UAE
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A Ugandan national is among those injured in Iran’s retaliatory attacks on the United Arab Emirates, the Ministry of Defence has said. On Sunday, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps intensified drone and missile attacks on United States army bases across the Middle East following the …
Read More »Uganda seeks political fix over new South Sudan tax
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s lucrative export corridor to South Sudan is facing fresh turbulence after some 1,000 trucks were stranded at Nimule border, following the introduction of a new electronic permit levy by the Government of South Sudan. Appearing before Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on Thursday, …
Read More »KCCA embarks on fresh City greening after eviction of street vendors
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has started greening the city again after days of evicting the street vendors. The greening campaign started by a cleaning campaign dubbed Weyonje which saw Nasser road, Nkuruma road, Market street, Duster street, Luwum street, William street and Namirembe …
Read More »Kaberamaido farmers advised to delay planting due to heavy rains
Kaberamaido, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Farmers in Kaberamaido District have been advised to postpone early planting due to unusually heavy rains that have continued since late January. Agricultural officials say the early and intense rainfall could lead to crop failure and financial losses if farmers rush to plant before …
Read More »IN PICS: Akii-Bua Olympic Stadium nears completion as Lira project hits 95% mark
Lira, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Construction of the 20,000-seat Akii-Bua Olympic Stadium in Lira City has reached roofing level, with 95 percent of the main structure complete. Built by Egypt’s SAMCO National Construction Company, the multi-sport complex, named in honor of Olympic legend John Akii-Bua, will feature an eight-lane …
Read More »What to know about latest U.S.-Israeli strike on Iran?
CAIRO, EGYPT | Xinhua | Iran’s state media confirmed Sunday that its Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in a joint U.S.-Israeli attack on Saturday, prompting Iranian missile strikes on Israel and U.S. targets across the region. What happened in the past 24 hours? Why did the United States …
Read More »Iran vows revenge for Khamenei’s death
DOHA, IRAN | TASS | Iran considers it its duty and legitimate right to avenge the assassination of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, President Masoud Pezeshkian said. “The Islamic Republic of Iran considers revenge against the perpetrators of this crime its duty and legitimate right,” reads a text published on …
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