Intra-regional trade within the East African Community with the exclusion of Somalia and DRC is more than US$10.17 billion Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Feasibility studies for the proposed 256km Kenya-Uganda Expressway on the Northern Corridor are set to commence following the official handover of the site to GOPA Infra …
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ANALYSIS | AGENCIES | More than 200,000 people and 51,000 households have been affected by the rains, Tanzania’s prime minister said. Flooding and landslides in Tanzania caused by weeks of heavy rain have killed 155 people and injured 236 others, the country’s prime minister said, as intense downpours continue across East …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development reiterated its commitment to improving labour justice in Uganda, with a focus on protecting workers’ rights and promoting decent work for all. Speaking at the official opening of the 2nd Annual Labour Convention and Expo 2024, Minister …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Road transport rates per container in East Africa remains higher than the global average impacting trade and investments in the region, according to Pauline Ukwalu from the Shippers Council of East Africa. Ukwalu, who spoke during the East African Business Council (EABC) webinar on April.25, …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandan unit trust scheme, XENO Investment Management Limited, is eyeing the Kenyan market with its online platform to tap into the country’s retail investors. Launched in 2017, XENO executives said XENO Kenya received all the regulatory approvals to set up operations. “This year marks our …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MTN Uganda, in continued partnership with Tooro Kingdom, has launched the highly anticipated third edition of the Tooro Kingdom MTN Amasaza Cup. Building upon the success of previous years, this tournament aims to promote healthy living, sports development, and raise awareness about HIV/AIDS within the …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Minister of Education and Sports, Janet Museveni, commended King Ceasor University for its commitment to excellence in education, particularly in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). Speaking at the university’s graduation ceremony, the First Lady, whose speech was read by State Minister for Higher …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Thursday 25th April, 2024 unveiled the newly refurbished Nakivubo War Memorial Stadium. The multi-purpose stadium was developed by businessman Hamis Kiggundu famously known as Ham. During the unveiling, President Museveni congratulated and thanked Mr. Ham Kiggundu for the good work …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni commended the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) for taking the lead in remembering the late State Prosecutor, Joan Kagezi. “When you organise these annual lectures in memory of Joan, you are creating a culture of gratitude to the …
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Security fears behind closer scrutiny of Uganda’s civil society Kampala, Uganda | RONALD MUSOKE | On April 24, the 11th Parliament passed the NGO Amendment Bill, 2024 following several weeks of scrutiny. Among its new provisions is the return of the NGO Bureau back to the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Under …
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