COMMENT | Gertrude Kamya Othieno | Names are more than identifiers; they are carriers of history, culture, and identity. In Europe, names like Mount Olympus, St. Peter’s Basilica, and the River Thames are preserved as markers of cultural heritage and continuity. In stark contrast, Africa’s names, personal and geographical, were systematically stripped …
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Pader, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Pader District is pushing to establish an Integrated Agricultural Laboratory as part of the Uganda Climate Smart Agricultural Transformation Project. The facility would provide essential diagnostic services for pests, diseases, and soil health, aimed at boosting agricultural productivity in the region. The district has …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Law Council has unanimously reversed its earlier decision and granted Kenyan lawyer Martha Karua a temporary practicing certificate. This decision allows Karua to represent Dr. Kizza Besigye and Hajji Obeid Lutale in the General Court Martial tomorrow. The council had previously denied Karua’s …
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OPINION | Pauline Arinda | A report done by EY for the Uganda Bankers’ Association in January 2024, titled “ESG Framework for Uganda’s Banking Sector,” emphasizes that adopting Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles should be viewed as a strategic move towards long-term sustainability and resilience, rather than merely a compliance issue. …
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Kampala, Uganda | Julius Businge | M-Net’s Pearl Magic Prime (DStv Ch. 148 & GOtv Ch. 303) has announced the launch of Tamara My Wife, an enthralling Ugandan drama series set to premiere on 6th January 2025, at 10:00 PM. The company said this captivating show will take over the prime- …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As the dust settles from the Christmas and New Year festivities, Isaac Ssemakadde’s message to his “Radical New Bar” still hangs in the air. “I won’t be indulging in festive cheer, as our struggle against AG Nsumikambi and Injustice Ssekaana is far from over” said …
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Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Hoima Regional Referral Hospital is battling an acute shortage of drugs and medical supplies. Statistics at the hospital indicate that the facility receives between 800 to 1,000 patients daily exerting pressure on the few available drugs allocated to the hospital. Records at the regional …
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Kagadi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Pascal Mugisha 25, a resident of Kanyabuhuka cell, Kukukuru ward in Mpeefu ya Sande town council has been arrested for hacking his mother to death over land. He reportedly hacked his mother Madridah Nyiramanwa 50 on Saturday. Mugisha attacked Nyiramanwa at her home and hacked …
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Kotido, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Residents of Rengen Sub County in Kotido district have asked the district security committee to reinstate Lominit police outpost. The police outpost was constructed in 2023 and 30 police personnel were deployed at the outpost, however, they were withdrawn and the outpost closed. Lochode Apakirwat …
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LONDON, ENGLAND | Xinhua | Arsenal missed the chance to narrow Liverpool’s lead at the top of the Premier League to three points when it was held to a 1-1 draw away to Brighton on Saturday. Although 17-year-old winger Ethan Nwaneri put it ahead after 16 minutes after Mikel Merino’s …
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The Independent Uganda: You get the Truth we Pay the Price
