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Trade experts recognize progress made but express dissatisfaction with existing trade and investment policies Kampala, Uganda | ISAAC KHISA | In the late 1990s, the Ugandan government came up with the idea of establishing specialized zones dedicated to industries, commonly known as industrial and business parks, where local and foreign investors would …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In a significant development, President Yoweri Museveni is set to inaugurate the long-awaited Judiciary Twin-Tower on the 9th. The twin-tower project, a testament to architectural prowess and efficient management, has been overseen by Permanent Secretary Pius Bigirimana, who successfully led its completion within a record …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parliament passed the Civil Aviation Authority (Amendment) Bill, 2024 that will bring Uganda’s aviation authority in conformity with the Convention on International Civil Aviation. This follows the approval of eight amendments under the proposed Bill, which will now be forwarded to the President for assent. …

Africa finally has its own category – but at what cost? ART | ERIC CHARRY | For the first time in its 65-year history the Grammy Awards in the U.S. has introduced an African category, Best African Music Performance, which recognises the song of the year. The Grammys is the most …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Judiciary finalised preparations for the 2024 Annual Judges Conference scheduled to take place starting on Monday 5th February 2024 up to Thursday 8th February 2024 at Serena Hotel in Kampala under the theme: “A People-Centered Approach to Justice.” The conference will attract Justices of …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), with logistical support from the United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS), has completed phase two drawdown, which involved reducing the troop count by 3000 soldiers. ATMIS transferred seven Forward Operating Bases (FOBs) to the Federal Government …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Civil Division of the High Court in Kampala ordered the Uganda Law Society to stick to their Election Regulations 2016 when selecting representatives on boards, committees or commissions of its different statutory bodies. This was after one of the members, Steven Kalali dragged …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, flagged off a feasibility study in its bid to improve the water supply and sanitation situation in three cities including Fort Portal, Hoima, and Lira. The project will also bolster water supply in …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In a decisive initiative to tackle urban congestion and prioritize public safety, the Minister of Works and Transport, Gen Edward Katumba Wamala, issued a compelling directive, ordering the prompt evacuation of all roadside vendors. While issuing this stringent directive on Friday at Uganda Media Center, …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa directed the Ministry of Public Service to appraise Parliament on when it intends to lift the ban on public service recruitment. This is after Hon. Patrick Isingoma, the Member of Parliament for Hoima East City Division demanded a …