SPECIAL FEATURE | THE INDEPENDENT | For years, there have been ongoing efforts to promote the Kiswahili language in Uganda, including its incorporation into school curricula as a means of encouraging its usage. However, resistance to this initiative has been encountered, particularly among certain tribes and regions of the country. …
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Reflecting on Fuku’s diplomatic legacy in Uganda
COMMENT | CRISPIN KAHERU | When you think of Ambassador Fukuzawa, it is hard not to think of a unique blend of humility and humor. He is the master of defusing tense situations with a well-timed, pokerfaced joke. If you have had the privilege of meeting out-going Japanese Ambassador to Uganda, …
Read More »Secondary school in Hoima closed for operating illegally
Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Oil Side Secondary School in Hoima District has been closed for operating illegally. The closure of the school located in Katooke village, Kabaale sub County left more than 130 learners stranded. The school was closed on Thursday during an impromptu visit by Caroline Nyamahunge, …
Read More »Stanbic’s new ‘Oli sorted’ Campaign
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPNDENT | To stimulate economic activity, Stanbic Bank Uganda announced a new lending campaign dubbed Oli Sorted, aimed at facilitating Ugandans to access affordable credit to finance their personal and commercial needs. Israel Arinaitwe, the Head of Personal Banking at Stanbic Bank said after the last quarter …
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Lessons from the US war in Afghanistan for Uganda’s mission in Somalia and Israel’s in Gaza THE LAST WORD | Andrew M. Mwenda | While thinking about Uganda’s involvement in Somalia sometime last year, I read Craig Whitlock’s book, The Afghanistan Papers, The Secret History of the War. Just after I had finished …
Read More »After 45 years, closer China-U.S. ties still depend on people
BEIJING, CHINA | Xinhua | As the world counts down to a new year, the China-U.S. diplomatic relationship is set to welcome its 45th anniversary. Back in November, Chinese President Xi Jinping and his U.S. counterpart, Joe Biden, held a historic meeting in San Francisco. Many, not just Chinese and …
Read More »MUSEVENI: Auction cows of defiant Balaalo
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Museveni has suggested that impounded cattle belonging to defiant migrant cattle keepers commonly referred to as Balaalo be auctioned, and the money generated be used for constructing schools in Northern Uganda. Chief Justice Alfonse Owiny-Dollo Chigamoy said on Friday that he received a letter …
Read More »Ambassador of dreams: one young woman represents a new generation of girls finding their voices
A love for art, the influence of a musician mentor, a thirst for political expression and finally, her role as an ambassador of DREAMS kept this young women’s thoughts off a lifetime of abuse and firmly focused on the future. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | “Where I grew up, …
Read More »Public servants need to reflect on Kyemba’s career
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Senior legislators have expressed growing concerns about the increasing shortage of public servants with unwavering integrity, warning that this issue could have serious implications for Uganda’s future, potentially leading to conflicts in the country. These concerns were raised as lawmakers paid tribute to the …
Read More »Parents of children with hearing impairment task Govt on inclusive education
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parents and teachers have asked the government to put in place policies that offer inclusive learning to children with special needs across the country. The parents say that they lack access to sign language interpreters which denies the children the basic foundation of access …
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