KIGALI, Rwanda | Xinhua | The Rwandan Cabinet has approved tax policy reforms to bolster the country’s financial resources and drive economic growth, the finance ministry said Tuesday. The changes, to take effect in the 2024/2025 fiscal year and beyond, aim to broaden the tax base, enhance revenue mobilization, and streamline …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Confusion surrounding the new secondary curriculum persists as the Ministry of Education remains uncertain about the future of 6,974 learners who did not qualify for the Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) after the 2024 S.4 examination results. According to data from the Uganda National …
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KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The 2024 Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) results indicate that most learners attained basic to satisfactory levels, meaning they demonstrated only adequate to minimal competency in applying their acquired knowledge and skills to real-life situations. According to the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB), the majority …
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KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Education has prohibited schools, media outlets, and other personnel from publishing student’s examination results and photos citing the violation of data protection and privacy laws. For years, schools, parents, and the media have advocated for the publication of candidate’s results, particularly those …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has called on all members of the National Unity Platform (NUP) to rally behind lawyer Erias Luyimbaazi Nalukoola in the upcoming Kawempe North by-election. The parliamentary seat fell vacant last month following the death of Muhammad …
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Kampala, Uganda | Julius Businge | In line with its mandate to promote sustainable and inclusive socio-economic development and regional integration, the East African Development Bank (EADB) has disbursed over USD 200 million to Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda in the last five years through its lending operations, executives said on …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As parents across Uganda continue to prepare for another back-to-school season, the financial demands of tuition, supplies, and other expenses can be overwhelming. However, there is an exciting opportunity for young artists to turn their creativity into financial support. The Toyota Dream Car Art …
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Kampala, Uganda | Julius Businge | The Old Mutual Investment Group (OMIG), a black-owned African investment manager with a strong history of fostering investment growth, hosted the 2025 edition of the 2024 Annual Agents Awards and 2025 Incentives Launch. Held at the Golf Course Hotel in Kampala recently, the event gathered …
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KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Police Force (UPF) has justified its decision to allow the members of the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) to hold processions to Parliament, protesting perceived disrespect towards General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, their leader. Hundreds of supporters of the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) will release the Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) results on the 11th February, 2025. All Secondary schools are advised to settle all outstanding invoices on EREG-PORTAL to avoid being blocked from receiving 2024 results at the time of release …
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The Independent Uganda: You get the Truth we Pay the Price
