RAKAI, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | At least 17 people affected by the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project in Kyotera and Rakai districts have appealed a recent Masaka High Court ruling. The ruling granted the government permission to acquire their land through compulsory measures. Last month, Masaka High Court …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Garbage trucks, operated by the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), have been stranded at division headquarters for five days after being turned away from the dumping sites in Mukono and Nansana. Despite the government’s announcement in August that Katikolo in Mukono District and Menvu Busukuma in …
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KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has intensified its efforts to curb examination malpractice by doubling its presence in areas identified as malpractice hotspots. This move comes as Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) commence across the country. Rose Nabukenya Mukasa, the principal examination officer in charge of PLE at UNEB, …
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KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Chaos erupted in Parliament on Wednesday as Kilak North MP Anthony Akol clashed with Mityana Municipality MP Francis Zaake. This was during the House’s reconvening to debate the controversial National Coffee Amendment Bill 2024. The chaos started after Akol took over Zaake’s seat to make a …
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Sironko, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Primary seven candidates in Sironko district were stranded for nearly two hours due to a delayed delivery of the primary leaving examination papers this morning. The delay was caused by landslides that blocked roads, affecting the distribution of the exam papers. The landslides occurred after …
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OPINION | Helena Mayanja | The launch and execution of the GROW Initiative, a program which offers a monumental opportunity for women entrepreneurs across the country, to receive funding, business advisory and networking opportunities, in a bid to grow profitable businesses, has been positively received around the country. Already, thousands of women …
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KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Arifu, a leading digital learning platform, has teamed up with BrighterMonday Uganda, a subsidiary of The African Talent Company (TATC), to launch the #BeABossLady initiative. This groundbreaking program aims to empower over 250,000 women across Uganda, Nigeria, and Kenya by offering accessible micro-learning courses. BrighterMonday …
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MADRID, SPAIN | Xinhua | Real Madrid’s qualification for the knockout stage of the Champions League suffered a major setback on Tuesday when it was beaten 3-1 at home to AC Milan. The defeat leaves Real Madrid with six points from its first four matches in the tournament, with a …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The League of East African Directors (LEAD) has today announced the launch of the prestigious Non-Executive Director (NED) Awards 2024 set for November 28 at the Sheraton Hotel in Kampala. Speaking to journalists, the organisers said, that this year, the NED Awards theme is “Visionary Leaders …
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COMMENT | Gertrude Kamya Othieno | As we honour Black History Month, it is essential to recognise the remarkable contributions of sub-Saharan African innovators whose inventions and discoveries have had a profound impact on the global stage. These pioneers have not only enhanced their local communities but have also advanced technology, …
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