Uganda now has eight cities 1⃣ Fortportal 2⃣ Jinja 3⃣ Masaka 4⃣ Mbarara 5⃣ Mbale 6⃣ Arua 7⃣ Gulu Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has congratulated the people of Jinja, Arua, Gulu, Masaka, FortPortal, Mbarara and Mbale, whose towns today became cities. “This is an acknowledgement of the growth these towns have experienced …
Read More »Dr Sebuyira-Mukasa takes over from Ian Clarke at IMG
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Dr. Jeff Sebuyira – Mukasa has been appointed Chairman Board of Directors of the International Medical Group, succeeding Dr. Ian Clarke, effective July 1st, 2020. Dr. Sebuyira-Mukasa — who holds a Doctorate in Business Leadership from the University of South Africa — is a …
Read More »COVID-19 testing procedures stir controversy at Mutukula border post
Mutukula, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The procedures for COVID-19 testing have stirred controversy at the Uganda-Tanzania border in Mutukula, Kyotera district. The conflict is pitting Ugandan health workers at the Mutukula Testing Laboratory against Tanzania truck drivers, who are protesting what they describe as painful experiences through which they are …
Read More »Hospitality industry readies for post COVID-19 era
Uganda Tourism Board kicks off inspection of tourism facilities countrywide to ensure they meet standards to curb COVID spread Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Enterprises within the hospitality sector are putting in place stringent safety measures in preparation for jumpstarting business once the COVID-19 pandemic threat is minimized. Jean …
Read More »Uganda most expensive country to buy fuel in East Africa
The current situation place the country’s businesses in a disadvantaged position compared to their peers in the region Kampala, Uganda | ISAAC KHISA | Fuel consumers in Uganda could have been in a celebration mood as they reap benefits of reduced prices of the precious commodity that drives many economies …
Read More »BoU faces huge costs over Crane Bank-Sudhir case
Experts say there are lessons to learn from this case and that the central bank should not be hanged for losing it Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Uganda’s central bank is facing huge costs after losing court cases in the Commercial and Court of Appeal over Sudhir Ruparelia, Meera …
Read More »All Kampala taxis to have a new look
Kampala taxis to get new route stickers Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Having completed the registration exercise of all taxis in Kampala, the Ministry of Works and Transports will soon issue special route stickers for use in the city. “Taxis will soon be easily identifiable with route charts, numbers, …
Read More »Bringing possibility to life during a crisis
Absa has reacted swiftly to the COVID-19 pandemic by designing, offering and implementing smart solutions and offering significant financial respite during these times. COMMENT | Vimal Kumar | When a crisis of the magnitude of Covid-19 strikes, it is our role as a responsible lender to put forward various immediate and …
Read More »Mahyoro landing site gets UGX 960M fish handling facility
Kitagwenda, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Fishermen at Mahyoro landing site in Mahyoro Sub County in Kitagwenda district have cause to smile after government constructed for them a fish handling facility worth 960 million shillings. The facility which was constructed by Premier Systems with funding from African Development Bank, is among …
Read More »Artists reignite debate on royalties as lockdown hits music industry
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Severe effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the performing arts sector in Uganda has revived a debate on copyright, patent rights and royalties enable artists and entertainers earn from their work. The music industry is intrinsically linked with large audiences and live performances which have …
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