A partnership between the UPDF and one of China’s largest defence contractors could upset allies America Kampala, Uganda | IAN KATUSIIME | On Nov. 30, the Ugandan army alongside the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Forces (FARDC) launched joint air and artillery strikes against camps of the Congo-based Uganda rebels …
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430 people died in road accidents last December. ‘Fika Salama Extra’ launched News Analysis | RONALD MUSOKE | Minister of Works and Transport, Gen. Edward Katumba Wamala, wants Ugandans travelling to their upcountry homes for the end of year festivities to do so cautiously. He is one of many leaders …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | These are the top stories in this week’s THE INDEPENDENT. COVER STORY Uganda buys Chinese arms for war on ADF: But a partnership between the UPDF and one of China’s largest defence contractors could upset allies America THE LAST WORD Utopian dreams of Ugandan elites: …
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Focused on peer support yields positive results | MICHELLE M. SCHWAB | In many regions of Africa, traditional healers have treated all illnesses, physical and mental, for centuries. As the prevalence of mental illness continues to rise in Uganda, western influence impacts how those with a mental illness can access …
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In tough times like the world is experiencing today characterized by a pandemic, experts are calling on managers of companies and other entities to undertake well planned business models but also support the people they work with to achieve success. | THE INDEPENDENT | This is one idea to kept …
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Profitability included Shs71bn from foreign exchange gains on Isimba loans Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | “We yet congratulate ourselves upon the completion of another financial year in which despite the continued Covid-19 disruptions, we were able to make headway as a company,” Eng. Harrison Mutikanga said in his statement …
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It plans to integrate climate change related risks in analysing micro and macro-economic conditions Kampala, Uganda | ISAAC KHISA | Uganda’s central bank will soon rollout guidelines for green financing to support small and medium and enterprises as the country strives to achieve sustainable development. Hannington Wasswa, the director commercial …
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The telco raised Shs535.9bn in undersubscribed IPO Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The South African telecom subsidiary in Uganda, MTN, began a new journey on Dec.06, with the listing on the Uganda Securities Exchange, and the share price surging past the IPO price during the first week of trading. …
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How former backbencher-turned Deputy Speaker has transformed the No.5 job Kampala, Uganda | IAN KATUSIIME | On Nov. 01 a dossier by a whistleblower was received by the Inspector General of Government (IGG) calling for a forensic investigation into the conduct of the Deputy Speaker of Parliament Anitah Among. It …
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The United States on Dec.02 imposed sanctions on the head of the Chieftaincy of Military Intelligence (CMI), Maj. Gen. Abel Kandiho over alleged human rights abuses. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kandiho was hit with the sanctions over alleged human rights abuses, including for alleged torture and sexual abuse …
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