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‘Census 2024 data is the richest ever for Uganda’

Kampala, Uganda | LOUIS JADWONG | “We have the most comprehensive census data ever collected in Uganda,” a statistician of the Gen Z Generation who works at UBOS, has assured The Independent. In his mid-20s, and likely one of the youngest at UBOS – the principal data collecting, processing, analysing and disseminating …

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Bundibugyo residents plan demo for persistent power outages

Bundibugyo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) has come under criticism for the persistent power outages in Bundibugyo District. In 2021, UEDCL acquired power concessions from the Bundibugyo Energy Cooperative Society Limited, which was previously responsible for power distribution, maintenance of power lines, and revenue management …

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KITEEZI: Ghanaian investor takes over landfill for fertilizer production

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government has officially handed over the Kiteezi landfill to a Ghanaian investor, who plans to tackle the country’s garbage management issues by converting waste into fertilizers and other recyclable materials. State Minister for Kampala and Metropolitan Affairs, Kabuye Kyofatogabye, made the announcement during the …

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CENSUS 2024: UBOS admits having errors in final report

UBOS: Numbers of Religion, tribe presented in error Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s National Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) has admitted to having errors in the number of religious and tribal indicators presented in the final census report. This comes after widespread public outcry of the census results, particularly regarding …

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TECNO showcases AI-powered innovation in Kampala

Kampala, Uganda | Patricia Akankwatsa | On Friday, Global technology leader TECNO unveiled its AI-powered ecosystem in Uganda. This groundbreaking initiative marks a significant milestone in the country’s technological advancement and underscores TECNO’s commitment to providing innovative solutions that enhance the lives of Ugandans. The showcase featured the company’s latest innovations, including …

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DP’s legal advisor Nalukoola quits over NRM deal

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Erias Luyimbazi Nalukoola, the long-serving Legal Advisor for the Democratic Party (DP), has resigned from his position in the Norbert Mao-led party. Nalukoola, who had been serving as DP’s Legal Advisor since 2020, outlined three key reasons for his resignation, primarily focusing on …

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