KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The regional investments by both the private and public sectors in Uganda and Kenya in water transport are beginning to bear fruit as Kenya’s Port of Kisumu quickly becomes a key transit hub. Over the last three years, the two countries have intensified efforts …
Read More »Uganda energy chamber rebrands to lead clean transition
The pivot is also aimed at sustainable mineral development Kampala, Uganda | IAN KATUSIIME | The Uganda Chamber of Energy and Minerals (UCEM) has rebranded itself as a national leader in clean energy and sustainable mineral development, a move aimed at accelerating Uganda’s shift toward a greener and more inclusive energy …
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Energy financing, ESG, and opportunities for investors at 2025 Energy Convention Kampala, Uganda | IAN KATUSIIME | “The Energy Convention is not just a conference. It’s Uganda’s declaration that we are ready to lead in delivering an energy future that is inclusive, climate-resilient, and investment-ready,” said Humphrey Asiimwe, CEO of Uganda …
Read More »Uganda, DRC sign agreement to improve border security
Ituri, DRC | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda and DRC have signed a deal to jointly address problems at the border, and for greater cooperation of the districts bordering the Democratic Republic of Congo. The cross-border peace agreement , which is aimed at mitigating the cross border crimes and controlling illegal …
Read More »Veteran journalists urged to prepare early for retirement
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Media practitioners have been urged to begin early retirement preparations amid growing concerns over poor pay and a lack of social security planning within the profession. The call was made during the belated celebration of the World Press Freedom Day organized by the Northern …
Read More »Vivo Energy Uganda recognized among safest workplaces in national awards
Wakiso, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Vivo Energy Uganda has been recognized for its commitment to workplace safety, receiving top honors at the 2025 Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Awards. The awards, organized by the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development, saw Vivo Energy Uganda. , the company …
Read More »Young engineers vow to revolutionize Uganda’s technology sector after return from Malaysia
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Young engineers under the Presidential ICT Initiative have pledged to revolutionize technology sector training in Uganda. The commitment comes as the first cohort of 20 students returned home after two years of advanced skilling in Malaysia. They are part of a group of over …
Read More »Uganda reports decline in new HIV infections but misses key targets
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda AIDS Commission has reported a downward trend in new HIV infections, even as the country continues to fall short of key national targets in the fight against the epidemic. Speaking to journalists at the Uganda Media Centre on Tuesday, Dr. Vincent Bagambe, …
Read More »Guinea minister tips Uganda on oil
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda is urged to focus on exploiting resources where it has the potential to generate energy that is most affordable to the ordinary person and therefore sustainable. Gabriel Obiang Lima, the Minister for Finance, Economy and Planning of the petroleum-rich Equatorial Guinea, says that …
Read More »International Education Day: Museveni tips Uganda on AI
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has tipped Ugandans to embrace Artificial Intelligence (AI) as an enabler of national transformation, warning that Africa risks being left behind in the ongoing global technological revolution. Speaking as Chief Guest during Uganda’s belated International Day of Education celebrations at …
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