Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has appointed Col Deo Asiimwe Akiiki, his military assistant. Col Akiiki has been the deputy Spokesperson of Uganda People Defence Forces (UPDF). Col Akiiki confirmed his appointment and stated: “Good afternoon, Comrades and members of …
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BRUSSELS | Xinhua | Transatlantic trade tensions have escalated following U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of a 25 percent tariff on European imports, with European countries warning that Europe will react “firmly and immediately” against unjustified barriers. The tariff plan announced by Trump on Wednesday covers various European imports, including …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Chief of Defense Forces, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has said he is going to meet with some of the media owners and managing directors next week. This development comes just a day after another meeting convened by the Uganda Communication Commission at the behest …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Plans are underway for media practitioners to undergo a mandatory cadre course at the National Leadership Institute in Kyankwanzi. This was revealed by the State Minister for Youth, Balaam Barugahara, at a closed-door stakeholders’ meeting at the UCC headquarters on Thursday. According to Balaam, …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As the Airtel Money Back-to-School ‘Pay and Win’ campaign enters its final stretch, hundreds of parents and guardians have benefited, reinforcing Airtel Uganda’s continued commitment to financial inclusion and convenience during the back-to-school season. Since its launch on 27th January 2025, the campaign has rewarded …
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Juba, South Sudan | THE INDEPENDENT | Dr. Aminah Zawedde, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of ICT & National Guidance of the Republic of Uganda has chaired a two-day Northern Corridor Integration Projects (NCIPs) regional meeting on the establishment of a Regional Owned and Operated Communication and Broadcasting Satellite. …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The highly anticipated 9th edition of the Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo (POATE) 2025 and the “Tell Your Story – Explore Uganda” campaign has been launched in Kampala this week. This premier tourism and travel trade show will take place from 21st to 24th May …
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COMMENT | Gloria Kunihira Mujuni | Access to finance is a fundamental pillar for economic growth, yet many individuals, small businesses, and educational institutions in Uganda struggle with limited financial options. As Uganda continues to experience economic expansion, the role of financial institutions in providing diverse financial solutions—such as unsecured …
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COMMENT | Mitchel Mwesigwa | One afternoon, while flipping through local Free-to-Air channels, I stumbled upon something unsettling—a Hollywood blockbuster, fresh from its Box Office release, airing on a local TV station. This wasn’t a licensed pay-tv network or an exclusive streaming deal; it was piracy in broad daylight. In …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The United States Government has ceased the services of Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation Uganda (Baylor-Uganda). This development comes a month after the United States government instituted a three-month halt on their foreign programmes, a move that they said was meant to realign …
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