Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Tourism Thematic Conference 2024 has underscored the urgent need for collective action to boost Uganda’s tourism industry, highlighting both challenges and opportunities for growth. Held at the end of last week, the conference attracted key speakers, including Amos Wekesa, Founder and CEO of Great …
Read More »Uganda celebrates conservation success on World Gorilla Day
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Since its inception in 1991, the International Gorilla Conservation Programme (IGCP), a coalition comprising Conservation International, Fauna & Flora, and WWF, has achieved significant milestones in mountain gorilla conservation, overcoming numerous challenges along the way. In a report released on 23rd September, 2024 to mark …
Read More »ICPAU August 2024 CPA exams show pass rate slightly decline
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU) recently (Sept.16) announced the results of the August 2024 Certified Public Accountants (CPA(U)) examinations, revealing a slight drop in the overall pass rate compared to last year. The exams, which took place from 19 to 23 …
Read More »COFFEE EXPORTS: Uganda’s high quality beans charm China
Uganda’s coffee exports to China soar on account of quality beans KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua & The Independent | Uganda’s coffee exports to China surged fivefold in August compared to the previous month, according to a report by the Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA). The UCDA’s latest report, released Monday, …
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