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KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Private Sector Foundation Uganda has unveiled a Flagship Mentorship program dubbed “PSFU NextGen” and the annual Private Sector Gala, which will be held from December 5 – 6 in Kampala. Uganda’s youth population, while a demographic advantage, faces significant challenges in finding employment, and starting …

Mbarara, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Mbarara City Council councillors have tasked the technical team to enforce the resolution on substandard plots sold within the city. In the recent council sitting the city councilors passed a resolution banning the sale of substandard plots. The plots cited include those measuring 20 …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | A Sauti za Wananchi report by Twaweza, a non-governmental organization that tracks citizen’s views on a wide range of issues has found that as many as 68% of Ugandans reported that they are increasingly finding it very difficult to earn a living due to poverty.  “The …

Fort Portal, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  The Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA) has stepped up registration of coffee farmers and urged local government leaders to help raise awareness as part of the country’s effort to comply with European Union sustainability regulations. The appeal was made during a key stakeholders’ …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The High Court in Kampala has quashed a resolution made by Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) to cancel the freehold interest of The Registered Trustees of Shree Sanatan Dharma Mandal in a property housing Bat Valley Primary School. The decision issued on Friday by the …

Kampala, Uganda | LOUIS JADWONG | After decades ‘sheltering’ in what was originally St Peter’s College Chapel in Nyangole, Tororo Archdiocese will mark the 10th anniversary of Dr Emmanuel Obbo as Archbishop by starting to build a new cathedral. Archbishop Dr Obbo revealed the cathedral news that excited Christians, on …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The High Court in Kampala has advised Daniel Obal to consider forming his own political party or joining another that aligns with his ambitions because the court will not intervene  to expedite his ascension to the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Youth League Chairperson position earlier …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Despite the deliberate effort by the government to increase electricity generation, distribution and extend cooking gas cylinders, most Ugandan households are still using either firewood or charcoal for cooking, a survey by Twaweza, a nongovernmental organization working in East Africa has found. In their Sauti …

KAMPALA, UGANDA| THE INDEPENDENT | Suppliers of Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) have been briefed on the new URA online bidding systems and the updated Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority (PPDA) Act. This follows numerous supplier concerns regarding previous processes. Kenneth Namanya, URA’s Database Manager informed suppliers that URA …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The International University of East Africa (IUEA) is introducing several new programs for the upcoming January 2025 intake. These innovative programs address emerging industry needs and provide students with cutting-edge knowledge and skills. IUEA continues to expand its academic portfolio, enhancing its role as a …