Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Government of Uganda through Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development and Energy Credit Capitalisation Company (UECCC) has officially launched its Results-Based Financing/Price Subsidy (RBF) Programme as part of the Electricity Access Scale-up Project (EASP). The launch, which took place on Thursday, December 5, 2024, …
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KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Jumia, Uganda’s leading e-commerce platform has reported exceptional growth following its recent Black Friday campaign, solidifying its role in transforming the retail landscape across the country, it said on Dec.5 in a statement. This year’s Black Friday marked a significant milestone for the platform. More …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ecobank Uganda bid farewell to its esteemed Board Chairman, Elias Kasozi Byekwaso, celebrating his outstanding leadership and enduring legacy. The farewell activities culminated in a high-profile dinner at the Pearl Restaurant, Serena Hotel, Kampala, attended by board members, staff, and stakeholders. A distinguished economist and …
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KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Milk processor, Brookside Limited has emerged as a standout performer at the prestigious East African Community (EAC) Quality Awards, clinching the Product of the Year title for its ‘Dairy Best’ brand. The company also secured the position of First Runner-Up in the Best Company of …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Judiciary has registered an increase of 9.2 billion Shillings in non-tax revenue through the online filing of cases through the Electronic Court Case Management Information System -ECCMIS. The automated system tracks all aspects of a case life cycle from initial filing through disposition and …
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Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Attorney General has asked judges at the International Crimes Division of the High Court to dismiss an application demanding the court to order government to compensate victims of atrocities committed by convicted former Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) rebel commander Thomas Kwoyelo. This follows …
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Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Prisons Service authorities have been barred from producing convicted former Lord’s Resistance Army rebel commander Thomas Kwoyelo in prison Uniform when appearing before the International Crimes Division of the High Court. The order follows a complaint raised by Kwoyelo Defence Lawyer Caleb Alaka …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Minister of Defence, Jacob Oboth Oboth, has rallied the Turkish government to set up a military weapon manufacturing hub in Uganda. According to Oboth, Turkey should capitalise on Uganda’s strategic position in Africa and set up a military hardware centre similar to those …
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Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Former Leader of Opposition Mathias Mpuuga is poised to announce his next political step as the 2026 general elections approach, following a fallout with Kavule based National Unity Platform (NUP) party. Mpuuga, who represents Nyendo-Mukungwe in Parliament, clashed with NUP, over leadership differences and a …
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COMMENT | Gertrude Kamya Othieno | The East African Revival, born in the 1930s, transformed faith, community, and morality across the region. Its enduring call to humility and accountability remains a guiding light. Yet, in modern contexts, this legacy often collides with cultural practices that prioritise ceremony over substance. Uganda, as …
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