Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A sh20 billion food security and production project for Karamoja to be funded by the European Union, has been launched today. The three year project that aims to sustain food production on large scale in Karamoja sub-region, was launched by Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry …
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Ecobank Uganda Honors Community Heroes Through the #EcobankUGExtramile Challenge in Celebration of Service Month Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ecobank Uganda has announced the three winning organizations in their newly launched #EcobankUGExtramile Challenge in Celebration of Service Month. Karothk Kids Foundation, Bafrika Creations and Eco-Warriors Uganda take home a total cash prize …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Sudanese refugees in Uganda and other countries are worried that even when peace returns to their homes, they might not be able to go back. This is because, according to studies, there are sustained efforts by powers there to confiscate the land they occupied before …
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This year’s edition pays gratitude to the founders of the annual event but also showcases the works of these senior artists alongside that of the new generation artists at the College ART | DOMINIC MUWANGUZI | The 27th edition of Different But One opened recently at MTSIFA art gallery and the …
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Kagadi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Nine people have been hacked to death in Kagadi District. The incident happened on Tuesday in Muzizi cell, Kyaterekera town council. Unknown people armed with machetes raided the village at 9 pm and started hacking people indiscriminately. They later fled to an unknown destination. The …
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KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The outgoing United Nations Resident Coordinator in Uganda, Susan Ngongi Namondo, has extoled Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) for its distinguished contribution to peace missions in the region. Namondo, who was meeting the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, said UPDF has been …
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New report explores why women who want equal opportunity to work, still expect men to pay for every thing ANALYSIS | RONALD MUSOKE | The latest survey report by Afrobarometer published in Kampala on Oct.03 has revealed several contradicting perceptions on gender issues among Ugandans. Why, for example, does gender-based violence rank …
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The sight of their big-size job-seeking envelopes shouldn’t be a laughing matter in the corridors of City Hall COMMENT | JOSEPH WERE | The process of hiring replacements for the dismissed KCCA officials appears to be on and lists purporting to be of aspirants who have applied to fill the vacancies …
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Kampala, Uganda | SARAH KYOBE | State Minister for Higher Education Dr Chrysostom Muyingo Tuesday flagged off close to 100 Ugandan students who are travelling to Algiers after winning themselves scholarships from the Algerian Government. Algerian Scholarships were given to 97 out of 100 students in a variety of undergraduate fields …
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Kisoro, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Election of a Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) party flag bearer to contest for Kisoro District Woman Member of Parliament on Tuesday flopped after candidates clashed over the voting method and presence of ineligible voters. UPC party supporters converged at Bamboo Gardens in Kisoro municipality …
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The Independent Uganda: You get the Truth we Pay the Price
