KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | Ugandan Vice President Jessica Alupo has said China’s decision to partner with Africa in promoting green development is in line with Uganda’s development goals and a key driver to her country’s sustainable development. Alupo made the remarks in a speech read for her by Rukia …
Read More »Museveni urges west Lango religious leaders to support govt initiatives
Kwania, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Religious leaders in the Diocese of West Lango have been encouraged to focus on prosperity and the implementation of government programs to improve the welfare of their followers, instead of solely emphasizing religious teachings. This message was delivered by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni during a …
Read More »Joshua Cheptegei wins 2024 New Delhi half marathon
New Delhi, India | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda long-distance runner Joshua Cheptegei has won the New Delhi Half Marathon in India The 10,000 meters Paris summer Olympic Gold medalist secured the 2024 edition Half marathon victory in 59 minutes and 46 seconds, while Kenya’s Alex Matata came second in a time …
Read More »AMDA reports on comprehensive development initiatives at Caravan partners appreciation breakfast
Kampala, Uganda | Patricia Akankwatsa | The Archdiocese of Mbarara Development Association (AMDA) presented a comprehensive report on its 10th Caravan activities showcasing the organisation’s significant impact on various sectors in Western Uganda. The report which was unveiled on October 18th at Silver Springs Bugolobi at a breakfast meeting in recognition of …
Read More »UNESCO awards 2024 prize for girls’, women’s education to organizations from Uganda, Zambia
Paris, France | Xinhua & UNESCO | Two organizations from Uganda and Zambia were awarded the prize: Promoting Equality in African Schools (PEAS) from Uganda and the Campaign for Female Education (CAMFED) from Zambia. PEAS in Uganda PEAS has been honored for its project “Empowering schools for adolescent girls.” This initiative builds safe, …
Read More »Trade expo at Sino-Uganda Mbale Industrial Park showcases locally made products
MBALE, Uganda | Xinhua | Hundreds of local customers thronged the Sino-Uganda Mbale Industrial Park on Friday in the eastern Ugandan town of Mbale to purchase a wide range of bargains at a carnival-like trade expo aimed at promoting locally manufactured products. Over 50 Chinese and Ugandan companies, including park-based …
Read More »RUBA: No free airtime for NIRA till use of gov’t hour is harmonised
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Rural broadcasters under the Rural Broadcasters Owners Association of Uganda (RUBA) have reaffirmed their stance against providing free airtime for mobilization efforts related to the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) registration exercise. The broadcasters have also accused government agencies of misusing the allocated government …
Read More »Arsenal miss chance to go top as Aston Villa win again
LONDON, UK | Xinhua | Arsenal missed the chance to go to the top of the Premier League on Saturday evening when they were beaten 2-0 away to Bournemouth. Arsenal were without the injured Bukayo Saka and were down to 10 men after 30 minutes when William Saliba was sent …
Read More »Israeli airstrikes on camps in central, northern Gaza cause large casualties
GAZA, Palestine | Xinhua | At least 18 Palestinians were killed in Israeli airstrikes on Saturday targeting separate refugee camps in central and northern Gaza, Palestinian sources said. Israeli warplanes bombed a house belonging to the Shana’a family with several missiles without prior warning in the Maghazi refugee camp in central …
Read More »Monkey Pox: Low funding worries MoH
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Only seventeen of the fifty-seven donor organizations that the government had anticipated would support efforts to halt transmission of the Monkey Pox virus had either pledged or confirmed support by Monday. Christabel Abewe, a Technical Officer in charge of Health Financing at the World Health …
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