Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has expressed concern that the majority of developing countries will not meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with only seven years left on the agenda. President Museveni told the opening of the G77+China Heads of State Summit on Sunday, that while …
Read More »Parliament to pay tribute to Cecilia Ogwal
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The casket carrying the body of the late Dokolo Woman Member of Parliament, Cecilia Ogwal, is at parliament this morning for viewing and a special sitting for legislators to pay tribute. The casket, accompanied by pallbearers from the Uganda Police Force was received by …
Read More »Florida Governor DeSantis suspends presidential race, endorses Trump
WASHINGTON | Xinhua | Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on Sunday dropped out of the 2024 presidential race just two days before the New Hampshire primary, and endorsed former President Donald Trump. “We don’t have a clear path to victory,” DeSantis said in a video posted on X, formerly known as …
Read More »Uganda midfielder Nabirye signs for Spartak Moscow
KAMPALA | Xinhua | Uganda international midfielder Joan Nabirye has signed a two-year contract with Russian Women Super League side Spartak Moscow. “I am happy to be joining a team in one of the most competitive leagues. I will do my best to help Spartak Moscow win trophies at national …
Read More »Sabotage movie trailer unveiled
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Reach A Hand Uganda in partnership with Sauti Plus Media Hub and Nabwiso Films has unveiled the ‘SABOTAGE’ movie trailer with the premier set to be released on 15th February 2024. The film stars Stella Natumbwe, Sharifa Ali, Denid Kinan, Nampanga Pelly and others …
Read More »Mastercard’s Community Pass set for major expansion
Partnerships Key to Overcoming Challenges in Digital Inclusion Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Mastercard’s Community Pass is set for a major expansion, with its success attributed to strategic partnerships and collaboration with stakeholders. Launched in Uganda and rapidly gaining momentum, Community Pass serves as a beacon for overcoming challenges …
Read More »CSBAG challenges government to clear domestic arrears-
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Civil Society Budget Advocacy Group (CSBAG) has called on government to enforce mechanisms aimed at controlling the increasing domestic arrears. Led by the programme advisor, Jeff Wadulo, the group expressed concern that the rate at which the arrears have accumulated is worrisome and …
Read More »Absa Bank Uganda launches 2nd Absa-KH3 7 Hills Run to support girl-child education
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Absa Bank Uganda, in partnership with the Kampala Hash House Harriers (KH3), has announced the second edition of the Absa KH3 – 7 Hills Run. This running event is set to take place on Sunday, 17 March 2024, at the Kololo Airstrip. The 21km …
Read More »Two-state solution fundamental way out of Palestinian-Israeli conflict, says expert
Beijing, China | XINHUA | The current Palestinian-Israeli conflict may continue throughout this year, but the overall situation remains controllable, said a Chinese expert. Li Shaoxian, director of the China-Arab Research Institute at Ningxia University, made the remarks at a seminar on major global events held recently in Beijing. Since its …
Read More »Turkana pastoralists hand two Ugandan families 120 cows as compensation
Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Turkana pastoralists have handed two Karamojong families compensation of 120 cows for killing two people in Orum village, Turkana County. In December 2023, unknown Turkana warriors shot dead two people from Moroto district who had been doing business on the Turkana side. The deceased …
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