Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has announced the appointment of Morley Byekwaso, the former KCCA FC Coach, as the interim head coach of the Uganda Cranes for a one-month period. FUFA confirmed this decision on their website, stating, “FUFA has named a …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parents and teachers have asked the government to put in place policies that offer inclusive learning to children with special needs across the country. The parents say that they lack access to sign language interpreters which denies the children the basic foundation of access …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Legislators from across the political spectrum have expressed their unease regarding Parliament’s decision to convene the 32nd National Prayer Breakfast scheduled for October 8, 2023, at State House, Entebbe. This year’s National Prayer Breakfast will be held under the theme, ‘Fear not, repent, and …

Nairobi, Kenya | Xinhua |  The Judiciary of Kenya on Tuesday called on African countries to come up with new strategies to combat transnational organized crimes that are currently negatively impacting the society. Chief Justice Martha Koome said strong enforcement of laws and the adoption of new strategies are crucial …

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Uganda has hailed the recent election of the Republic of Korea for a two-year term 2024-2025 as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council. “We hope for closer collaboration during this period on the African peace and security matters on the …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Health (MOH) has expressed concern over the high levels of absenteeism of health workers in various government facilities despite enhancing their salaries. Dr Henry Mwebesa, the Director General of Health Services, says that they recently went on a supervision tour of …

🔴 NEETs per region ✳ Bukedi 61.4% ✳ Lango 49.3% ✳ Elgon 44.1% ✳ Busoga 43.5% ✳ Bunyoro 42.5% ✳ Kigezi 42.1% Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A recent report from the National Planning Authority (NPA) has revealed that 4.2 million youths in Uganda are ‘Neither in Employment, Education, …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Mityana Municipality Member of Parliament, Francis Zaake, has petitioned the Clerk of Parliament requesting his reinstatement as a Commissioner following his successful challenge of his impeachment. On September 28th, 2023, the Constitutional Court, in a majority decision of four Justices against one, ruled that …

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government has started the process of laying down the infrastructure for G6 Internet, which is expected to be implemented in the country next year, amidst concerns that it may not be used to generate wealth. Speaking at the TechnoServe’s Inaugural Entrepreneurship Stakeholder’s …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Uganda Development Bank has announced a Shs150 billion financial commitment earmarked to provide affordable and patient financing to Ugandan contractors, executives said on Oct.2. Dubbed the Ugandan Contractors Financing Initiative, the financing complemented by Business Advisory and Project Management advice services will support Ugandan …