Busia, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has emphasized that while his government is implementing measures to lift people out of poverty, it is unrealistic for citizens to expect the government to employ everyone. According to Museveni, government jobs are structured with limited vacancies, offering far fewer positions …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Carrefour Uganda, owned and operated by Majid Al Futtaim, has officially handed over renovated classrooms and a dining hall to Peculiar Child Care Support in Mukono and the Kireka Home for Children with Special Needs. These renovations were funded by the proceeds of the Round …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Housing Finance Bank has emerged as a standout winner at the World Economic Magazine Awards 2024, receiving two prestigious accolades: Best Mortgage Loan Bank Uganda 2024 and Best Customer Service Bank Uganda 2024, it said in a press release. The World Economic Magazine Inc. Awards …

KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | Another 33 people have tested positive for mpox in Uganda, bringing the cumulative number of confirmed cases in the country to 69, a health official said here Tuesday. Daniel Kyabayinze, director of public health at the Ugandan Ministry of Health, told Xinhua over the telephone that …

BUSIA, Uganda | Xinhua | Uganda on Wednesday celebrated 62 years of independence from British colonial rule, with President Yoweri Museveni calling for wealth creation. During the celebration held in the eastern Ugandan district of Busia, Museveni emphasized value addition to agricultural products. “The problem with Africa and other colonies …

Bundibugyo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) has come under criticism for the persistent power outages in Bundibugyo District. In 2021, UEDCL acquired power concessions from the Bundibugyo Energy Cooperative Society Limited, which was previously responsible for power distribution, maintenance of power lines, and revenue management …

Nakasongola, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Prisons Services has suspended visitations at Nakasongola Prisons after registering a positive Mpox case. According to the Nakasongola District Situational Report dated October 7, 2024, at least 21 people have been confirmed with the Mpox virus in the district. The cases include a prison …

OPINION | Dorah Kahunde | Two key words have taken the corporate world by storm; Sustainability and ESG (Environment Social Governance). Many organizations globally are working towards attaining sustainability certifications by implementing environmentally friendly practices as well as ensuring they have airtight corporate governance structures by engaging in, sponsoring and supporting activities …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government has officially handed over the Kiteezi landfill to a Ghanaian investor, who plans to tackle the country’s garbage management issues by converting waste into fertilizers and other recyclable materials. State Minister for Kampala and Metropolitan Affairs, Kabuye Kyofatogabye, made the announcement during the …

UBOS: Numbers of Religion, tribe presented in error Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s National Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) has admitted to having errors in the number of religious and tribal indicators presented in the final census report. This comes after widespread public outcry of the census results, particularly regarding …