Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A sh20 billion food security and production project for Karamoja to be funded by the European Union, has been launched today. The three year project that aims to sustain food production on large scale in Karamoja sub-region, was launched by Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry …
Read More »Mixed views of Ugandans on gender issues
New report explores why women who want equal opportunity to work, still expect men to pay for every thing ANALYSIS | RONALD MUSOKE | The latest survey report by Afrobarometer published in Kampala on Oct.03 has revealed several contradicting perceptions on gender issues among Ugandans. Why, for example, does gender-based violence rank …
Read More »The oldies who want KCCA ED job
The sight of their big-size job-seeking envelopes shouldn’t be a laughing matter in the corridors of City Hall COMMENT | JOSEPH WERE | The process of hiring replacements for the dismissed KCCA officials appears to be on and lists purporting to be of aspirants who have applied to fill the vacancies …
Read More »Uganda, Serbia sign to revive 1963 trade agreement
Nis, Serbia | GCIC MEDIA | In a landmark move, the government of Uganda and the government of the Republic of Serbia this week held the first session of the Joint Commission for Trade Cooperation in the City of Nis, Serbia. During the session, both states agreed to revive the …
Read More »Uganda sending 300 to South Sudan for Jua Kali Expo
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda will be represented by 300 local artisans (Jua Kali) in the 11-day local innovations expo in South Sudan. This is the 24th edition of the East African local innovations expo and the first to be hosted in South Sudan. The delegation is set …
Read More »Ugandan govt, Dubai based firm partner to rejuvenate UTCL
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Telecommunications Corporation Limited (UTCL) has received a new lease of life following the signing of an agreement between the government of Uganda and Rowad Capital Commercial (RCC), a company based in Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates -UAE. The event was witnessed by President …
Read More »Uganda signs Bilateral Air Service Agreement with Oman
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda has left the just-ended ICAO Air Services Negotiation Event (ICAN), hopeful of getting landing rights in more countries as it keeps expanding. ICAN 2024 that was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from 21 to 25 October, brought together aviation industry leaders from around …
Read More »Uganda Baati moves to impart construction knowledge
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Baati Limited, a provider of building solutions, has embarked on a series of regional training sessions aimed at equipping fundis (builders) with up-to-date market trends and knowledge to enhance the value they offer their customers during construction. These trainings, targeting over 2,500 …
Read More »Janet Museveni confident TVET reforms will boost economy, address youth unemployment
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Reforms are in the pipeline to expand Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions and increase access and equity in its programs, particularly for disadvantaged groups. The Government intends to promote private sector engagement, and also improve governance and coordination among stakeholders in a sweeping …
Read More »Makerere University engineering students to gain skills in electric mobility
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Twenty five students from Makerere University have been selected to participate in a one-year training program organized by Kiira Motors. The program is aimed at equipping the students with skills in electric mobility and related technology. The selected students are from various engineering …
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