KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | Uganda’s Ministry of Health said Friday that the country’s confirmed cases of mpox hit 80 after nine new infections were diagnosed in the last 24 hours. According to the health ministry, five cases were reported in Kampala, the capital of Uganda, along with one in …
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Read More »Museveni tells American investors that Uganda can make them rich
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has implored investors to take advantage of Uganda’s economic potential and boost its exports. During a meeting at State Lodge, Nakasero, the President said he was very happy with the meeting. “You are most welcome here in Uganda. This is …
Read More »Lecturer remanded for pouring hot water on maid
Mbarara, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Grade One Magistrate’s Court in Mbarara has charged Atwongyirwe Doreen, a lecturer at Bishop Stuart University, with causing grievous harm to her maid. Atwongyirwe, a resident of Katete Central Cell, was charged under section 199(a) of the Penal Code Act and remanded to …
Read More »Preparations enter high gear for 58th coronation anniversary of Mumbere
Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Preparations are underway in the Rwenzururu Kingdom for the 58th coronation anniversary of Omusinga (King) Charles Wesley Mumbere. The commemorative event, which will also mark 15 years since the kingdom’s official recognition by the government, is scheduled for October 19 at Kilembe Golf Course in Kasese …
Read More »Herbalists explain their intellectual property fears
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Herbalists attending the African Traditional Medicine Day conference have expressed fears of losing their innovations once they open up to regulators in the name of formalizing their trade. The traditional medicine providers who gathered at Makerere University on Thursday asked the National Drug Authority(NDA) …
Read More »Watu Uganda celebrates client protection certification
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Watu Uganda, an asset financier, has become the latest financial institution in Africa to receive an esteemed Client Protection Certification from Microfinanza Rating (MFR). This significant achievement underscores Watu Uganda’s commitment to advancing financial inclusion and responsible lending practices, announced during their Customer Service …
Read More »Uganda’s hippos into CECAFA semis, eyes U-20 Africa Cup of Nations spot
TODAY Uganda vs South Sudan 4pm Dar es Salaam, Tanzania | THE INDEPENDENT | Matia Lule, head coach of Uganda’s Under-20 national football team, believes his players are beginning to embrace the team’s philosophy after securing their second win in the ongoing Total Energies U-20 CAF Africa Cup of Nations …
Read More »Atiak Sugar not happy with UDC
Amuru, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Horyal Investments Holding Co Ltd, the majority shareholder in the Atiak Sugar factory has criticized the Uganda Development Corporation (UDC) over its limited participation in the management of the joint venture. In 2018, the government through UDC invested $5.5 million in exchange for a …
Read More »How Bishop Sabiti sparked debate on Uganda’s ‘Godless’ anthem in 1962
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ugandan national anthem was amended just two months after independence following a complaint from the Church that it was “Godless”. The anthem, a cherished symbol of national pride, is sung at official ceremonies, school parades, and other events across the country. Composed by …
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