Tag Archives: Uganda

COMMENT | NNANDA KIZITO SSERUWAGI | The National Unity Platform (NUP) manifesto is a treatise of grievances. Manifestos are supposed to be public declarations of policies and aims of a political party or candidate, not a bill of complaints. It is not that there are no legitimate grievances against President Museveni’s …

Butembo, DRC | THE INDEPENDENT | In a bid to increase the volume and value of trade between Uganda and DRC, the Uganda Embassy in Kinshasa, partnering with public and private sector stakeholders both in Uganda and DRC, held a two-day Business Connect Forum and Expo in the city of Butembo, …

Kampala, Uganda | TASS | A plant for the assembly of Russian Ural trucks will be built in Uganda, Russian Ambassador in Kampala Vladlen Semivolos told TASS, commenting on the results of the third meeting of the intergovernmental commission on economic and scientific-technical cooperation, which was held on October 7-8. …

The refinery will also serve regional markets, exporting refined products to Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of the Congo Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s long-awaited oil refinery is expected to begin operations in late 2029 or early 2030, marking a major milestone in the country’s ambitions to develop …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda coach Paul Put said he has shifted focus to preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after the Cranes missed out on qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Put told Xinhua that following the team’s elimination, his immediate priority is gearing …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda is set to host the Fourth Edition of the Uganda–UAE Business Forum in Kampala from October 27 to 29, 2025, a high-level platform aimed at deepening trade, investment and innovation links with one of the country’s fastest-growing economic partners in the Gulf region. …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have agreed to strengthen joint security operations on their shared Lake Edward following a deadly attack by suspected Congolese militia. Kiconco Tabaro, spokesperson for the Uganda Peoples’ Defense Forces (UPDF) Second Division, said in a statement …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Foreign ministers from member states of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) on Wednesday opened a two-day meeting in Uganda’s capital Kampala, renewing calls for multilateralism amid rising geopolitical tensions. Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, who chaired the meeting themed “Deepening Cooperation for Shared Global Affluence,” said no …

UCAA: Emirates has significantly contributed to the growth of passenger and cargo traffic at Entebbe International Airport with a strong market share Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Emirates marked 25 years of service to Uganda on Thursday by showcasing its refurbished Boeing 777 aircraft, a key part of the airline’s …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), in partnership with the Global Alliance for Public Relations and Communication Management, has appointed Irene Nakasiita, President of the Public Relations Association of Uganda (PRAU), as a Member of the Continental Advisory Committee (CAC) for the forthcoming World …