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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni met with the Danish Envoy, Dan Jorgensen, who is the Minister for Development Cooperation & Global Climate Policy, and his delegation at State Lodge Nakasero on Wednesday, January 24th, 2024. During the meeting, President Museveni requested the Danish government’s support for …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | High Court Criminal Division presided over by Justice Isaac Muwata on Wednesday nullified the pleas entered by Kakwenza Patricia, Nkwanza Martha Katanga, Otai Charles, and Amanyire George at Nakawa Chief Magistrates Court. The four accused persons currently on remand at Luzira Prison, are charged with …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | CFAO Motors has introduced the all-new Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid Electric, marking a transformative addition to Uganda’s automotive landscape. This self-charging hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) seamlessly blends Toyota’s expertise in hybrid technology with the country’s increasing focus on eco-friendly driving, according to the company’s Managing …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Absa Bank Uganda Human Capital Director Sylvia Mulomi has tipped Human Resource (HR) practitioners about the organisational culture and work ethic as key to shaping a thriving workplace, which ultimately results in the company’s success, including higher revenues. She was speaking during the HR …

It’s also having dramatic repercussions ANALYSIS | Chuka Onwumechili | By the end of the group stage, the 34th Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) was one of the most exciting and memorable Afcon tournaments in recent memory. This was particularly true of the performances of the continent’s best players on the field. …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Lawmakers on Parliament’s Budget Committee raised queries about a proposal by Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA) to spend Shs35 billion on the installation of a coffee traceability system which is intended to monitor the quality of coffee produced in Uganda. The MPs also questioned the …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Will this year celebrate the 43rd Tarehe Sita at Busesa in the Eastern District of Bugweri. General Wilson Mbasu Mbadi, UPDF Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) made the revelation during a press conference at the Uganda Media Centre, in Kampala …

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | President Museveni thanked Ugandans for the discipline they displayed as the country hosted the two international summits; – the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) and G-77 plus China recently. In his address on the eve of the NRM Day Celebrations in Jinja today, the president singled out …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In the changes released to the media on Thursday by Col. Deo Akiiki, the deputy UPDF Spokesperson, Col. Allan Matsiko who had been director of intelligence in SFC was assigned to superintend 303 Brigade. Col Matsiko was in charge of SFC intelligence for 16 months. …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In a last-minute twist, Makerere University found itself in a dilemma as the search for a new Chancellor remains inconclusive just a week before the much-anticipated 74th graduation ceremony, initially scheduled from January 22 to 26, 2024. The previous Chancellor, Professor Ezra Suruma, completed his …