Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Water and Environment has handed over a solar powered Water Supply System to Katholhu Parish, Nyakiyumbu sub –county, Kasese district. The solar powered water project worth over 400 million Shillings will serve over 3,000 people in communities of Katholhu, Bwengo, Kitaturwa and …
Read More »Uganda Breweries Limited celebrates the festive season through “buckets of cheer” campaign
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL) under its vast beer portfolio ushered in the festive season with the launch of its “Buckets of Cheer” campaign, a heartwarming initiative designed to bring people together, spread joy, and create memorable celebrations across Uganda during this special time of …
Read More »U-17 AFCON Qualifiers: Uganda seeks redemption against Somalia in semi-final
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda National Under-17 team, the Uganda Cubs, will take on Somalia today in the semi-final of the TotalEnergies CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) CECAFA qualifiers, taking place in Uganda. This semi-final clash is a repeat of the 2022 CECAFA U-17 semi-final, where …
Read More »Minister of Gender warns artistes against vulgarity
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Minister of Gender, Labour and Social Development has warned artistes against using foul language or risk being banned. Speaking to journalists at the Uganda Media Centre on Monday, Betty Amongi, said her ministry will not look away when artistes are using obscene language that …
Read More »UNBS raises alarm over insufficient funding
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) has raised concerns over inadequate funding that hinders its operational activities and compromises its mandate. Speaking during a meeting with the Parliamentary Committee on Trade, Industry, and Tourism at the UNBS headquarters in Mbalwa, Bweyogerere, Deus Mubangizi, the …
Read More »Festive Season: Nebbi traders complain of low sales
Nebbi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As the Christmas celebrations draw near, traders in Nebbi District are counting losses due to a low turnout of buyers, which they attribute to poor harvests and financial strain among farmers. Traditionally, the festive season boosts sales, but this year, many traders are experiencing …
Read More »Sudan’s Burhan urges UN to stop flow of arms into Darfur
KHARTOUM, Sudan | Xinhua | Chairman of Sudan’s Transitional Sovereign Council, Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, on Monday called on the United Nations (UN) to take measures to ensure the implementation of the Security Council resolutions on stopping the entry of weapons into the Darfur region in western Sudan and the attacks …
Read More »Kampala set to host African Union Agriculture Summit
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Entebbe International Airport is ready to receive more than 1,000 dignitaries including 50 presidents for the African Union Agriculture Summit in Kampala next month. The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) and the airport management on Friday completed a two-day dry run at the Airport, …
Read More »Glovo celebrates riders and families
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Glovo Uganda recently hosted a memorable ‘Rider Family Day’ in Kampala to honour top-performing freelance riders who leverage the Glovo app to make deliveries for their remarkable contributions. The event celebrated riders’ exceptional achievements, including delivering the highest number of eco-friendly green orders, earning the …
Read More »Kitgum: 5 schools to benefit from shs55m afforestation project
Kitgum, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kitgum District has launched a 55 million Shillings afforestation project in five public primary schools. The project, funded under the Local Climate Adaptive Living (LoCAL) initiative, aims to enhance climate resilience and support sustainable development in the district. According to David Oyok Wany, the …
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