Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Parish Development Model (PDM), one of the government’s latest interventions to lift Ugandans at the grassroots to the money economy could help the country achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) if well implemented, United Nations (UN) officials have revealed. The government launched the …
Read More »Tayebwa in talks to resolve Govt, Opposition impasse
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, is in talks with key leaders in government and the Opposition, to settle the stalemate over human rights violations and the latter’s continued boycott of House proceedings. Opposition MPs led by their leader, Hon. Mathias Mpuuga, walked …
Read More »Israeli tanks raid northern Gaza Strip
Jerusalem, Israel | Xinhua | Israeli tanks and infantry raided the northern Gaza Strip in a predawn attack Thursday, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said in a statement. The military said that forces conducted “a targeted raid” using tanks in the northern Gaza Strip. According to the statement, the raid …
Read More »Rwandan star closes gap on Uganda’s Rugumayo at Golf Open
🔴 LEADERBOARD Uganda Golf ⛳ Pro Open ✳ Rugumayo 🇺🇬 67 69 (-8) ✳ Nsanzuwera 🇷🇼 69 68 (-7) ✳ Kamulindwa 🇺🇬 69 69 (-6) ✳ Paulino Kasoma 🇳🇦 70 69 (-5) ✳ Kibugu 🇰🇪 70 69 (-5) ✳ Indiza 🇰🇪 72 67 (-5) Kampala, Uganda | PHILLIP CORRY | …
Read More »Uganda Baati offers new roofing option for homeowners, builders
HOUSING FEATURE | THE INDEPENDENT | Roofing products manufacturer and supplier Uganda Baati Limited has demonstrated its commitment by offering a new product dubbed ‘Lifestile Shingles’ to the Ugandan market, a development that has widened its offering to homeowners and builders, it said on Oct.26. Uganda Baati Limited is a …
Read More »Funding gaps delay NIRA’s ID programme targeting 17million people
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Executive Director of the National Information Registration Authority (NIRA), Rosemary Kisembo says that the Authority has failed to commence mass enrolment of 17.2 million Ugandans due to funding gaps. While appearing before Parliament’s Defence and Internal Affairs Committee on Wednesday, Kisembo also revealed …
Read More »Experts: Unregulated mining industry dangerous to country
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Experts and practitioners in the extractives industry have warned of adverse effects on Uganda unless there is strict regulation and hence transparency. Unless strict rules and regulations are put in place and strictly enforced, there will also be very little or no benefit to …
Read More »Government urged to use new tactics to control fishing sector
Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government has received a request to establish a framework for the continuous registration of all key stakeholders in the fisheries sub-sector as a viable alternative to combat illegal fishing practices. Fredrick Ggesa, the Masaka District Fisheries Officer, who also coordinates officers in the …
Read More »Museveni encourages scientists to join UPDF
Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has called on young scientists to consider joining the military to consolidate the social-economic transformation path the country embarked on since 1986. Museveni made the comments on Wednesday at State House Entebbe while delivering a lecture of opportunity to 91 young …
Read More »Tax payers challenge URA to leave hotels, meet customers on the ground
Mukono Taxpayers Want URA to Leave Hotel Meetings for Inclusive Tax Education Mukono, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Taxpayers in the Mukono region are calling upon the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) to reevaluate its approach to tax education. They are suggesting a departure from exclusive hotel meetings and a focus …
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