Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ernest Rubondo, the Executive Director of the Petroleum Authority of Uganda, has commended SLB (formerly known as Schlumberger) for its efforts in advancing women in Science and Technology. SLB is one of the firms that was contracted by TotalEnergies for drilling, completions, and production …
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COMMENT | JULIUS KENNETH OKURUT | Uganda’s tax administration landscape has witnessed a significant transformation with the introduction of Electronic Fiscal Receipting and Invoicing Solution (EFRIS). Spearheaded by the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA), EFRIS is a digital system designed to streamline and regulate the issuance of invoices and receipts …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Baati has launched its 60th anniversary campaign at a media event held in Kampala today. Founded in 1964, Uganda Baati has been at the forefront of the steel manufacturing industry, introducing numerous advancements and achieving many firsts in Uganda and the region. It …
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Ingah Kutesa moves to secure labour export deal with Oman Muscat, Oman | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda is set to sign an official deal with Oman to streamline its labour export business. Year-long negotiations have resulted in a visit early this week to Muscat by Minister of State of …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) has extended the deadline for the display of shortlisted census enumerator and supervisor applications due to numerous complaints from applicants nationwide. The extension will last for an additional two days, with the new deadline set for April 12th, …
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Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Muslims have appealed to the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) top management to consider affirmative action for them while recruiting staff to enable the Muslim community “move at the same pace” with other Ugandans. The Muslims also want management to at least designate …
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Nairobi, Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda National Oil Company – UNOC will effective May 2024 start importing petroleum products into the country. This is after the Kenyan government agreed to award it a certificate of incorporation, the Minister of Energy and Mineral Development has said. It follows a …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) is seizing the marketing opportunity presented by the upcoming WRC Safari Rally to promote destination Kenya and stimulate travel, especially in the East African region. KTB Ag. Chief Executive Officer, John Chirchir says that the world-famous motorsport tournament has …
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SPECIAL FEATURE | THE INDEPENDENT | All around us, teenagers are glued to their smartphones, all day long! Social media has changed how teens connect, offering both opportunities and challenges. While it helps them stay in touch with friends and family and allows for self-expression, it also brings risks such …
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The energy sector has historically been entrenched with gender disparities impacting both representation and compensation, but a new report unveils a notable shift in dynamics fueled by the renewable energy subsector. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Africa’s fast-evolving renewable energy landscape is catalysing a shift in gender dynamics, with …
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