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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Registrar of Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB), Ronald Lutunde, has called upon three claimants of the political slogan ‘Omalako Jaja Tova Kumain’ to provide evidence substantiating their claims. The claimants include social media critic Frank Gashumba, Lwengo District LC V Chairperson, and the NRM …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As the ruling National Resistence Movement intensifies its campaign to retain the country’s presidency in 2026, a third party member has risen to claim ownership of the slogan, Jajja Tova ku main. The slogan which gained popularity late in 2022 states in its complete form …

Nebbi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda province Dr. Stephen Kazimba Mugalu has urged Multitudes of Christians in Nebbi Diocese to desist from homosexuality tendencies. Archbishop Kazimba Mugalu told the multitude of Christians who thronged St. Stephen Church Goli compound that it is the high …

Harare, Zimbabwe | Xinhua | Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa, who is also leader of the ruling ZANU PF party, on Saturday launched his party’s election campaign in preparation for the Aug. 23 elections. Mnangagwa, who came to power in 2017, is seeking a second five-year term as president. Addressing thousands of supporters …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In a bid to build a strong entrepreneurial spirit and address unemployment levels in the country, MTN Uganda in partnership with Uganda Small Scale Industries Association has donated equipment worth UGX 10 million to Tussakimu Women’s Group based in Rubaga Division in Kampala in the …

Micro and small enterprises provide most of Uganda’s jobs but they also have a high mortality rate Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MTN Uganda in partnership with the Uganda Small Scale Industries Association, Maendeleo Foundation, Centenary Technical Services, Centenary Foundation and Tunaweza Foundation on June 01 unveiled its annual 21 …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The State Minister for Tourism Wildlife and Antiquities, Martin Mugarra, has applauded the Explore Uganda- the Panel of Africa program, for promoting domestic tourism in the country. The Explore Uganda -The Pearl of Africa campaign was launched by President Museveni in 2022, with the aim …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Insurers Association (UIA) says motorists are yet to fully respect the Motor Third Party insurance cover policy despite being mandatory to all. Juliet Igonu, the Technical Manager-Non-life insurance at UIA says recent figures show that less than 1 million vehicles have Motor Third Party …

How Rwanda’s support for Muhoozi could influence 2026 campaign Kampala, Uganda | IAN KATUSIIME | Rwanda goes to the polls in 2024 with President Paul Kagame widely expected to stand in his fourth election. In that election, all eyes will be on a maverick Ugandan army officer, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, and …

French oil giant’s initiative intends to reduce road crashes to zero Kampala, Uganda | RONALD MUSOKE | French oil major, TotalEnergies, has launched a new road safety campaign that seeks to educate its employees and partner companies on the right driving behaviour and commitment to make roads safer. Road traffic accidents …