OPINION | Antonio Querido | Today, we join the Government of Uganda and the global community to commemorate World Food Day under the theme: “Right to Foods for a Better Life and a Better Future.” This year’s theme reminds us of the universal right to adequate food, while highlighting the importance of …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court has remanded the Kampala District Land Board Chairperson, lawyer David Balondemu, on charges of forgery involving medical documents. Balondemu, who was arrested over the weekend at the airport upon his return to the country, is jointly charged with Mulago …
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KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development has released 15.99 trillion for the second quarter. The announcement was made on Tuesday by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Finance, Ramathan Ggoobi, who is also the secretary to the Treasury (PSST). According to the …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Identification and Registration Authority-NIRA, has kicked off nationwide registration of all Ugandans of 17 years and above to get ready for the 2026 general elections. Speaking to journalists at the Uganda Media Centre in Kampala on Tuesday, Rosemary Kisembo, the Executive Director of …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | This year’s Independence Day came with a mega celebration for lovers of Uganda Waragi in the form of Uganda Breweries’ giveaway dubbed “Celebrate Ug with A UG”. As part of Uganda Breweries’ ongoing Laga Swagga program promotion, consumers were given a special treat where every …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Water Bus Globology Limited, has launched a new cross-border vessel to streamline water transport on Lake Victoria. The new state-of-the-art vessel “MV Ormiston” is designed to enhance cross-border movement between Kenya and Uganda. The vessel will be plying the route from Sigulu, Bugana, up to …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | One in eight women alive today experienced rape or sexual assault before the age of 18, according to new estimates released by UNICEF. The first-ever global and regional estimates on sexual violence against children published ahead of the International Day of the Girl marked on …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Opposition political parties rejected proposals in the Administration of Parliament (Amendment) Bill, 2024 that was moved by Mityana South County Member of Parliament, Richard Lumu Kizito. The bill seeks to among others, provide for the election of the Leader of the Opposition (LoP) and other …
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KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Minister for Gender, Youth, and Children Affairs, Balaam Barugahara Ateenyi, has urged the courts to expedite the hearing of rape and defilement cases. Barugahara was speaking to the media as part of the celebrations to mark the International Day of the Girl Child under …
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BRASILIA, Brazil | Xinhua | Forward Gabriel Martinelli said Saturday that a new generation of players had revitalized Brazil’s squad as the team seeks to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. Real Madrid’s 18-year-old forward Endrick leads a young brigade that also includes 17-year-old Palmeiras’ attacker Estevao and 20-year-old Manchester …
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