Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) party has announced a special nomination exercise for three senior officials who will be out of the country on official state duties during the general nomination period. According to NRM Electoral Commission Chairperson Dr. Tanga Odoi, the general nomination …
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Katakwi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Vice President, Rtd. Maj. Jessica Rose Alupo Epel, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to implementing the long-awaited cattle compensation program. She noted that the compensation will be carried out in a phased manner. Alupo assured affected communities in the Teso, Lango, and Acholi …
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Munyonyo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The inaugural Ministry of Foreign Affairs Diaspora Convention has kicked off at the Commonwealth Speke Resort in Munyonyo. Running from 18th to 19th December 2024, the convention, themed “Mobilizing Uganda’s Diaspora for Socio-Economic Transformation,” drew hundreds of Ugandan nationals living abroad, government officials, business …
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VP Jessica Alupo: Uganda draws valuable lessons from China’s modernization path BEIJING, China | Xinhua | Uganda has drawn valuable lessons from China’s modernization experience, Ugandan Vice President Jessica Alupo has said. In a written interview with Xinhua for the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in …
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Tororo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Vice President Maj (Rtd) Jessica Alupo has urged leaders in Tororo district to focus on implementing programmes to improve roads, water and wealth creation that unite the common person, and move away from politics of divison. The Vice President said this August 7 at grand …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parliament is committed to working with the Church to promote and protect biblical values, the Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, has assured Christians. “As Parliament, we pledge our unwavering support towards making laws that are good for humanity, respect for family and gives value to …
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Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Vice President Jessica Alupo has called on private investment in the development of heritage sites in eastern Uganda. While these sites have significant tourism potential, they remain underdeveloped, and Alupo is keen to see this changed through increased private investment. Speaking at the International …
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Katakwi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The tech giants Huawei Technologies DigiTruck project in Teso Sub-region has equipped over 1000 youth, women, Jua-kalis and local district officers with digital skills to enable them engage in e-commerce and market their produce. All the 11 districts in the Teso sub-region have been covered …
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Vice President re-assures rustlers of govt commitment to Amnesty if they return guns Kotido, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Vice President Maj. Jessica Alupo has launched the construction of Karamoja Peace and Technology University in Kotido district to specialise in fostering peace and education in the Great Lakes region. …
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Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | THE INDEPENDENT | Vice President Jessica Alupo has arrived in Addis Ababa in Ethiopia ahead of the 42nd Ordinary Session of the Executive Council and the 30th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union. The Vice President will represent President Yoweri Museveni at …
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