KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Despite the proliferation of the internet that has opened up communication frontiers, radio is still the leading source of information for most Ugandans. According to a report released by Twaweza, an East African-wide non-governmental organization that tracks citizens’ views on a wide range of issues, …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | The President of the Uganda Athletics Federation (UAF), Dominic Otuchet, said they are determined to qualify as many top athletes as possible for the 2025 World Athletics Indoor Championships. China will host the 20th edition of the championship in Nanjing from March 21-23, 2025, at …

Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Diamond Trust Bank and the National Forestry Authority have partnered to restore the Kasonke Forest reserve in Masaka, which has seen more than 31% of its total land mass encroached for charcoal, agriculture, and settlement. The forest initially measuring 508 hectares, is a vital water …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | TASS |  Uganda has received an invitation to become a BRICS partner country, the East African nation’s Foreign Minister Odongo Jeje Abubakher told TASS. “Yes, it was received. We are processing the invitation; it is now a matter of our internal processes,” he said on the sidelines of …

KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | Uganda’s Ministry of Health on Thursday launched the second round of polio vaccination targeting 2.7 million children under five years old in the eastern part of the country after the virus outbreak was reported in May. During the four-day door-to-door vaccination campaign, health workers will …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Officials from the Uganda National Oil Company-UNOC say that they have eliminated unscrupulous middlemen, whom they accuse of hoarding fuel and later exploiting other dealers. They say that some petroleum dealers have limited capital, which deters them from purchasing fuel products in Kenya and relies …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | UAP Old Mutual Insurance has once again been recognized for its commitment to excellence in corporate reporting. The company secured top honours at the 2024 Financial Reporting Awards (FiRe Awards), solidifying its position as a leader in transparent and accountable business practices within Uganda’s insurance …

Obongi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Civil servants on government payroll will start working on three-year contracts, a move the Ministry of Public Service says once approved by Parliament is geared towards addressing laziness and wastage of public funds. Addressing leaders in Obongi district during an education conference, Victor Bua Leku …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Private Sector Foundation Uganda has unveiled a Flagship Mentorship program dubbed “PSFU NextGen” and the annual Private Sector Gala, which will be held from December 5 – 6 in Kampala. Uganda’s youth population, while a demographic advantage, faces significant challenges in finding employment, and starting …

Mbarara, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Mbarara City Council councillors have tasked the technical team to enforce the resolution on substandard plots sold within the city. In the recent council sitting the city councilors passed a resolution banning the sale of substandard plots. The plots cited include those measuring 20 …