Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Alhaji Abdul Nadduli the Senior Presidential Advisor has asked the State Minister for Luwero Triangle to fulfil the pledges of Luwero district if the National Resistance Movement government is to regain its lost support. As Muslims worldwide celebrated Eid Ul Fitr to mark the end …
Read More »Airtel remits Shs 34.8 billion rural communication levy
The funds will be usd to facilitate access to communication services in underserved areas Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Telecom firm, Airtel Uganda, has handed over Shs 34.8 billion to the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) in fulfillment of the Communications Act, aimed at bolstering the nation’s communication infrastructure. This contribution …
Read More »In the studio with… Leilah Babirye
ARTS | APOLLO | The work of Leilah Babirye, who was born in Uganda and now lives in New York, encompasses painting, drawing and large-scale wooden and ceramic sculptures. In the summer of 2023 she was resident artist at Yorkshire Sculpture Park, crafting a series of sculptures using materials from across …
Read More »Afghans celebrate Eid al-Fitr in peaceful environment, pray for lasting peace
KABUL, Afghanistan | Xinhua | The people of war-riddled Afghanistan like other Muslims across the globe are celebrating Eid al-Fitr, which falls on Wednesday, to mark the end of the Islamic fasting month of Ramadan with fervor and solemnity. Welcoming the security apparatus for ensuring peace during Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr …
Read More »Nabilatuk to upgrade its health facilities on Italian loan
Nabilatuk, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Nabilatuk District Local Government has been awarded 1.8 billion shillings for the infrastructural upgrade of health facilities. The funding is part of the 10 euro grants loaned from the Government of Italy and is centrally allocated to all nine districts in the Karamoja sub-region for …
Read More »Uganda, South Sudan agree on border cooperation
Uganda & South Sudan have underscored the shared commitment to bolster cross-border trade with a focus on streamlining clearance processes & enhancing security measures. SPECIAL REPORT | THE INDEPENDENT | Government officials, trade representatives from Uganda and South Sudan have agreed to strengthen cross-border trade relations and fostering regional integration. This …
Read More »Two dead, 26 injured along Jinja-Kampala highway
Buikwe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Ssezibwa has today confirmed the death of two people involved in yesterday’s accident along the Jinja-Kampala highway. It is alleged that, the driver of a loadedf box body truck bearing registration number; UBH 059F driving from Kampala direction rammed into commuter vehicles, leading to dozens …
Read More »“Money rules” in American elections
For a long time, money has been the dominant factor in American elections, and whoever raises more money has a greater chance to win. BEIJING | Xinhua | Former U.S. President Donald Trump, who has clinched the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, announced that his campaign had raised 50.5 million U.S. …
Read More »Horn of Africa nations to experience heatwaves
NAIROBI, Kenya | Xinhua | Several Horn of Africa countries are set to experience heatwaves due to elevated temperatures, said the Climate Prediction and Applications Center (ICPAC) of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), a regional bloc, Tuesday. In its most recent forecast, ICPAC predicted that heatwaves would occur in …
Read More »Kisoro hospital kicks off construction of shs4.12 billion isolation unit
Kisoro, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The construction of a 4.12 billion Shillings isolation unit at Kisoro Hospital has kicked off. Construction of the facility is being funded by the World Bank under the Uganda Covid-19 Response and Emergency Preparedness Project (UCREPP). The unit will be constructed by Geses Uganda Limited and …
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