BERLIN, GERMANY | Xinhua | Germany on Monday rejected Uganda’s accusation that its ambassador was involved in “subversive activities,” calling it “absurd and baseless.” Speaking at a press conference in Berlin, German Federal Foreign Office spokesperson Kathrin Deschauer said there was no formalized military cooperation with Uganda. The Ugandan military …
Read More »How foreign aid cuts are forcing East Africa’s refugees into danger
In Uganda’s overcrowded camps, refugees survive on shrinking rations. But going home means walking back into war. Adjumani, Uganda | Nakisanze Segawa & Apophia Agiressi Global Press Journal Uganda | Lindiro Jane has fled war twice. The first time was in 2016, when renewed violence in South Sudan pushed her, her husband and their …
Read More »Vipers SC crowned Uganda Premier League champs 7th time
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | For the seventh time, Vipers have been crowned UPL champions, lifting the 2024/25 league trophy in front of their own fans at St. Mary’s Stadium, Kitende May 24th. Vipers become the first side to get their hands on the revamped trophy, which was officially revealed …
Read More »Uganda hosts EAC insurance regulators’ summit
Delegates acknowledged the region’s challenges — including limited public awareness, economic instability, and political unrest Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) hosted a week-long meeting of the East African Insurance Supervisors’ Association (EAISA), drawing senior insurance regulators from across the East African Community (EAC). The event, …
Read More »Uganda to take on France, Canada in FIFA U-17 World Cup
Group K France Chile Canada Uganda 🇺🇬 Doha, Qatar | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda has been drawn against France, Canada and Chile at the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar in November. The draw for the newly expanded FIFA U-17 World Cup that will feature 48 nations for the first time was …
Read More »How Uganda plans to spend Shs72.4tn
Navigating growth ambitions amid debt rising for the FY 2025/26 COVER STORY | JULIUS BUSINGE | Uganda’s Parliament has approved a national budget of Shs72.4 trillion (approximately US$20 billion) for the fiscal year 2025/2026 (July-June), marking a slight increase from the previous year’s Shs72.1 trillion. Finance Minister, Matia Kasaija is set …
Read More »The crisis of impressions in Uganda
When packaging overshadows service delivery, the leadership fails to confront the full stench of dysfunction and act COMMENT | OKUMU MIKE IBRAHIM | In recent times, I have come to better understand why many frontier organisations such as the Economic Policy Research Center now prefer to observe prospective employees—through internships, …
Read More »Ugandans in Tz start ID registration ahead of May 27 kick-off
The Uganda High Commission in Dar takes off with ID registration as it hosts first diaspora convention in Tanzania to bolster national transformation Dar es Salaam, Tanzania | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandans in Dar es Salaam have become the first diaspora community to register for and renew national identification cards …
Read More »CHRIS MAGEZI: ‘Security forces closely monitoring emerging rebel groups’
UPDF claims Germany Ambassador involved in clandestine activities Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT & URN | Colonel Chris Magezi, the Acting Director of Information of the Ministry of Defence and UPDF, has in a statement warned of “subversive cells that are actively luring unsuspecting youths into rebel activities in and …
Read More »NCBA’s agenda for 2025 focuses on digital, green financing
The lender plans to driving corporate banking leadership through industry-specific initiatives, particularly asset finance, and invest in digital technologies Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | NCBA Bank Uganda is pushing 2025 with an ambitious outlook, positioning itself to deepen its leadership in corporate banking, scale up its digital transformation efforts, and …
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