Kamuli, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The first Deputy Premier Rebecca Kadaga, who also serves as the Kamuli District Woman MP, has hinted at a plot to end her life. She revealed this during her annual giveback event for the elderly where she provides them with a platform to voice …
Read More »Ugandan govt urged to consult widely on new taxes to avoid public dissent
Some taxes are not only fair but also discriminatory, wondering why and how, for example, the government and parliament came up with taxes on sanitary towels and diapers Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government of Uganda is urged to consider public consultations prior to passing tax bills, so as …
Read More »Kadaga: Nyege Nyege is secure, enjoy your lives
Uganda Breweries Limited Launches Premium New Flavor: Uganda Waragi Lemon and Ginger Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for East African Community Affairs Rebecca Kadaga has thanked the hundreds of attendees who flocked to the 2023 Nyege Nyege festival on its first day for …
Read More »All set for Nyege Nyege, Kadaga to open 2023 festival,
Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The First Deputy Prime Minister of Uganda and Minister for East African Community Affairs Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga is slated to officially open the eighth edition of the Uganda Waragi Nyege Nyege festival on Thursday 9th November 2023 in Jinja. The festival that runs up …
Read More »Uganda registers decline in Democratic Index
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Security and Governance Program report has revealed that Uganda registered a decline in Democratic Index and failed to hit the required target which indicates a deterioration in its international ranking. This was revealed at the launch of the performance review in Kampala. The …
Read More »Kadaga gives National Muslim Youth Sacco sh20 million boost
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The First deputy premier and minister of East African Community Affairs, Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga has donated Shillings 20million as seed money towards the establishment of the National Muslim Youth Council Savings and Credits Cooperative Society-sacco under the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council-UMSC. Kadaga handed …
Read More »Kadaga calls for collective efforts to achieve clean energy access
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The First Deputy Prime Minister of Uganda and Minister for East African Community Affairs Rebecca Kadaga on Thursday, launched the 5th edition of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) run in 2023. The run whose proceeds will be dedicated to the installation of a Solar Power …
Read More »Despite trade barriers, intra-East African trade up 23%
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The East African Business Council (EABC) has reported a notable improvement in the movement of goods among the member states. According to John-Bosco Kariisa, the Executive Director of EABC, the movement of goods among member states has increased from 20 percent, recorded in September …
Read More »Uganda urges EAC member states to enforce free movement
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The First Deputy Premier and Minister for East African Affairs, Rebecca Kadaga, has called on member states of the East African Community (EAC) to uphold the principles of the free movement of persons, goods, and services. Kadaga made this statement during the groundbreaking ceremony …
Read More »Kenya lifts suspension on import of dairy products from Uganda
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A proposed ban on importation of powdered milk from Uganda has been suspended by the Kenyan government. “I’m happy to inform the country that by 5pm last evening we had received a communication from the government of Kenya informing us that the ban on importation …
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