Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Association of Oil and Gas Providers in Uganda has warned that it is not easy for Ugandans to supply the sector. Association of Uganda Oil and Gas Service Providers (AUGOS) Vice Chairman, Dennis Kamurasi says while one can be excited about winning the …
Read More »Top 10 African trends, developments to watch in 2024
SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | There are 54 countries and over 1.4 billion people in Africa, which means there’s a lot happening at any given time – and a great deal more, over 365 days. Here are the 10 topics and themes that we think will play a key role …
Read More »Africa’s motorcycle taxis on the electric horizon
Motorcycle taxis are on the rise in various African markets, thanks to low electrification costs and efficiency in last-mile transportation and experts are calling for incentives to accelerate the electrification initiative. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Motorcycle taxis, a dominant transportation force in Africa, have substantial potential for electrification …
Read More »South Africa transitions from apartheid victim to global advocate in Israel case
Moving from apartheid to advocacy, South Africa is pulling its geopolitical heft on the issue of Gaza, launching a genocide case against Israel with a hearing at the International Court of Justice (ICJ). SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | South Africa’s unprecedented move to sue Israel for genocide at the …
Read More »Uganda milk exports double
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s milk production grew by 37 percent to 3.85 billion litres in the year 2022/2023, against the odds like drought in some production areas. The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries reports that on the other hand, the export value increases by …
Read More »Arua priest collapses and dies
Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A priest of Arua Diocese, Rev. Fr. Denis Isa Iranya who has been serving as the parish priest of Holy Cross Indriani Pilgrim Centre Catholic Mission in Adjumani district has died after collapsing during a meeting. Fr Iranya passed away at Pioneer Hospital in …
Read More »Uganda losing sh2Billion daily to unpaid UNRA contractors
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The latest Auditor General’s report for financial year 2022/2023 has revealed a daily loss of sh2.2 billion , paid in form of interest charges on delayed payment to project contractors. The audit report presented to Parliament this week by Auditor General, John Muwanga, indicates …
Read More »Makerere staff warn on strike next week over ‘low’ salaries
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Makerere staff have resolved to go on strike next week in protest against the failure of the university to harmonize staff salaries. They argue that their members earn lower salaries compared to other public Universities in the country. The University’s Joint Staff Associations, which includes …
Read More »Kitutu goes to court to challenge Beti Kamya summons
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Minister for Karamoja Affairs Mary Gorreti Kimono has petitioned the Anti-Corruption Court in Kampala challenging summons issued by the Inspectorate of Government (IGG). The IGG, Beti Kamya had summoned the Minister to provide information in respect to the management of supplementary funds that …
Read More »Friday’s Uganda Law Society meeting blocked
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Civil Division of the High Court has issued an order blocking Friday’s meeting that had been called by the Uganda Law Society to discuss the conduct of Hoima High Court Judge, Byaruhanga Jesse Rwigyema. The interim order was signed by Kintu Simon Ziritunsa, …
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