Kampala, Uganda | THE INEDEPENDENT | Uganda’s mining sector took center stage this week as government officials, financiers, and industry players gathered at the Kampala Serena Hotel for the 14th Annual Mineral Wealth Conference. The two-day meeting, organized by the Uganda Chamber of Energy and Minerals in collaboration with the Ministry …
Read More »Uganda turns to Chinese hybrid goats to boost production
KAMPALA | Xinhua | The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in Uganda has officially handed over nine Chinese hybrid goats, also known as the Jianzhou big-eared goats, to two local research institutes to improve goat breeds and boost production in the East African country. The goats — three males and …
Read More »Digital Parliament processes to be implemented
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In a bid to strengthen institutional capacity for legislation, oversight and representation, Parliament will start an e-Parliament project. This is contained in Parliament’s Strategic Plan for the financial years, 2025/2026-2029/2030 that was launched at Parliament on Friday, 26 September 2025. The Speaker of Parliament, …
Read More »Embassy showcases Uganda’s tourism opportunities at French tourism show in Paris
Paris, France | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Embassy in Paris, France, is participating at the 47th International & French Tourism Market Expo which is taking place at the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, Paris. The Embassy is leading Team Uganda, which includes major tour operators based in Uganda and France. …
Read More »Uganda- Somalia business summit set to unlock opportunities and regional cooperation
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda will host the 2nd Session of the Uganda-Somalia Joint Permanent Commission (JPC) alongside an Investment and Business Summit from 7-8 October 2025 at Mestil Hotel, Kampala. This year’s theme is “Promoting Uganda-Somalia Partnership through Investment, Trade and Tourism, and Harnessing Opportunities in Both Countries,” …
Read More »How China controls the world
New report reveals how Beijing influences Uganda and other countries in thinking and action COVER STORY | RONALD MUSOKE | Today, the number of learners attending Mandarin classes at the Confucius Institute inside Makerere University, Uganda’s premier institution of higher learning, is growing. Many see mastery of the Chinese dialect as …
Read More »Uganda oil project employs over 10,500 locals
The East African country is developing oilfields around Lake Albert in partnership with TotalEnergies and China’s CNOOC, with commercial output expected next year Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | On Sep 16, TotalEnergies EP Uganda launched its 2025 Social Report, highlighting jobs, community projects and environmental safeguards in its Tilenga …
Read More »Museveni nominated, promises new funds for various groups
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Tuesday pledged fresh funding initiatives for different social and economic groups across Uganda, moments after being officially nominated as the National Resistance Movement (NRM) presidential candidate for the upcoming elections. Addressing thousands of jubilant supporters at Kololo Independence Grounds, …
Read More »APA Insurance unveils international cover
The modular cover spans Africa, India, Europe and other international markets, with five plans targeted at both individuals and corporates Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | APA Insurance Uganda, in partnership with South Africa’s Hollard Health, has launched an international health insurance product offering coverage of up to Shs36 …
Read More »Absa Bank Uganda convenes industry leaders for landmark workshop on data privacy
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Absa Uganda has hosted an industry-wide workshop focused on the critical importance of data privacy in the digital age. The event was held at the Golden Tulip Hotel in an effort to boost and uphold the highest standards of ethical banking and customer …
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