Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, has officially closed the agency’s offices in Uganda and concluded all operations following the government’s decision not to extend their mandate. On Saturday, August 5, 2023, the office in Kampala officially ceased its operations, as stated …
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Why I believe that Museveni would make a strategic partner in negotiating political reform THE LAST WORD | Andrew M. Mwenda | Last week, I argued that political development and democratic progress in Uganda have been held back by the attitude of the opposition towards President Yoweri Museveni. It is true Museveni has …
Read More »Kabale University puts focus on experiential tourism skills
Kabale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The tourism industry has witnessed a shift in recent times, evolving from mere service delivery to a focus on providing tourists with a holistic sensory experience. Today, tourists seek to engage all their senses – from sight and sound to taste, smell, and touch …
Read More »Ministry of tourism to construct open air museum in Napak
Napak, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Tourism in Uganda is embarking on a significant project to establish an open-air museum in Napak district, aimed at exhibiting fossils and attracting more tourists to the Karamoja sub-region. The proposed open-air museum, located in Iriiri Sub County, will serve as …
Read More »Emergencies: 95% of Ugandans unaware of number to call
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Only five per cent of Ugandans are aware of a toll-free number to call in case of a medical emergency, results of a new survey done by Twaweza show. According to their report released on Thursday, the majority of Ugandans further reported not knowing …
Read More »G-25 Africa Summit: An opportunity to market Uganda’s coffee
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Second G-25 Africa Coffee Summit is set to take place in Uganda with the aim of addressing challenges faced by African coffee-producing countries and promoting value addition, as well as domestic consumption of coffee. Frank Tumwebaze, the Minister of Agriculture Animal Industry and …
Read More »Tourism board starts classification of accommodation facilities nationwide
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) has initiated a countrywide grading and classification process for all business accommodation facilities. UTB CEO, Lilly Ajarova, announced this development during a press conference at the board headquarters in Kampala Wednesday. She explained that the operation began on August 1, …
Read More »Why chain restaurants import potatoes for chips
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Experts and market leaders have given a viewpoint as to why large dealers in Irish potato products in Uganda feed their customers on imported potatoes, even when there seem to be plenty grown locally. A study of the market shows that potato crisps, chips …
Read More »Uganda sends two teams to World Schools Chess Championships
Aktau, Kazakhstan | THE INDEPENDENT | Two Ugandan teams that are set to compete at the FIDE World Schools Team Championship, have arrived in Kazakhstan, hours after being flagged off by the National Council of Sports (NCS). The inaugural edition of the FIDE World Schools Chess Team Championship will take …
Read More »EC releases road map to 2026 Uganda general elections
✳ Demarcation of electoral areas July 2024 ✳ Update Voters’ Register January 2025 ✳ Presidential nominates 2nd October and 3rd October 2025 ✳ Elections January 12 to February 9, 2026 Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Electoral Commission has released the roadmap leading to the 2026 General Elections, with focus …
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