The termination of USAID governance programs has hollowed out civic education networks that once reached rural and first-time voters Kampala, Uganda | NAKISANZE SEGAWA | At 18, Ronald Serunjoji can’t wait to cast his first-ever ballot in Uganda’s general elections, slated for January 2026. He’s certain about his choice for president, …
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COMMENT | OBED K KATUREEBE | Seasoned politician and Democratic Party (DP) President who is also the Minister for Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Norbert Mao, in one of his philosophical and witty remarks, described leading Uganda as being as tough as riding a mad tiger. Meaning you have to be very …
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The company operates four power stations — Nalubaale–Kiira, Isimba, Namanve and Karuma — with a combined installed capacity of 1,213MW Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Uganda Electricity Generation Company Limited (UEGCL), the state-owned power producer, reported a sharp fall in annual profit for the 2024/25 financial year, underscoring the …
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Why the new electricity distributor is under fire from both the ministry and the regulator THE LAST WORD | ANDREW M. MWENDA | Daily Monitor reported on Friday, December 5, 2025, that the Prime Minister, Robinah Nabanja, had stopped the minister of energy from firing the top management …
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Johannesburg, South Africa | THE INDEPENDENT | The Kayoola E-Coach, Uganda’s flagship electric bus developed by Kiira Motors Corporation, has arrived in South Africa, marking a significant milestone for Uganda’s growing innovation and e-mobility agenda on the continent. The arrival of the bus in Johannesburg on Friday, December 5, 2025, …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | It was happiness, laughter and excitement in the air as Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda officially unveiled its Coca-Cola Christmas Caravan at the Railway Grounds in Kampala on Dec.3. Against a backdrop of music, bright decorations and cheerful crowds, the launch marked the beginning of a …
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KAMPALA,UGANDA | Xinhua | China’s expanded zero-tariff policy for African goods is expected to significantly boost Uganda’s coffee exports and raise household incomes, a leading Ugandan coffee entrepreneur has told Xinhua. Nelson Tugume, chief executive officer of Inspire Africa Group, which owns the African Coffee Park in Uganda’s western district …
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Koboko, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s forest cover has been on the decline in the past two decades. According to Global Forest Watch, between 2000 and 2020 Uganda lost over 23% of its tree cover in both natural and planted forests. One of the biggest drivers is the high demand for …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s disability rights advocates have renewed their push for stronger social protection for children with disabilities, calling on government to introduce a National Child Disability Benefit, as the country prepares to mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities in Mubende. The call was …
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Uganda–Qatar embassy hosts successful 2025 Uganda diaspora convention in Doha Doha, Qatar | THE INDEPENDENT | The just concluded 2025 Uganda–Qatar Diaspora Convention brought together hundreds of Ugandan migrant workers, diaspora leaders, government officials, and private-sector partners for a full day of engagement, empowerment, and service delivery. The Convention followed …
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