‘I PLEDGE’ campaign to inspire a movement of commitments to build Uganda Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | To commemorate 60 years of Uganda’s Independence, The Innovation Village has launched new campaign dubbed “I pledge” to inspire a movement of pledges that contribute to the socio-economic transformation of Uganda. The …
Read More »Lawyers disagree with Museveni over judicial independence
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A section of lawyers have disagreed with President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni over his statements questioning the independence of the Judiciary. According to lawyers, the judiciary’s independence should not be questioned or subject to the amendment because it is provided for under the constitution. On Wednesday …
Read More »Museveni questions need for judicial independence
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has observed a need to amend the prerequisite for the independence of the judiciary. He says the concept is being abused by some judicial officers. Museveni argues that the judiciary cannot be entirely independent of the other arms of the government and …
Read More »70-year British colonial rule left Botswana in a humiliating position: president
Gaborone, Botswana | Xinhua | In remembrance of Sir Seretse Khama, the founding president of Botswana, President Mokgweetsi Masisi has urged the southern African nation to cherish the values of unity, freedom and peace that he strived and stood for. Seretse Khama, born on July 1, 1921 and died at the …
Read More »FULL SPEECH: Museveni at Uganda’s 59th Uhuru Day
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda today marked her 59th Independence Day anniversary, with President Yoweri Museveni saying the country has in the past two years shown it can defeat any challenge. ****** FULL SPEECH Countrymen and Countrywomen, Today, the 9th of October, 2021, is the 59th Independence day …
Read More »Obote speech on eve of Uganda’s Independence 1962
Prime Minister Obote speech on eve of Uganda’s Independence in 1962 “Countrymen and friends, At midnight tonight Uganda shall become Independent. We shall have a Uganda flag, a National Anthem and Coat of Arms. These will be symbols, but independence does not begin and end with the selection and raising …
Read More »Aim for financial independence, as you mark Independence Day
As the theme for the national 59th independence says, secure the future through mindset change. You cannot attain financial independence in retirement if you don’t plan and work for it today. COMMENT | Lydia Mirembe | As we celebrate our 59th National Independence anniversary, it is a good time to …
Read More »Only 600 to attend Independence Celebrations at Kololo
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Only 600 guests will join President Yoweri Museveni at Kololo ceremonial grounds for celebrations to mark 59 years of self-rule October 9. According to Peter Ogwang, the Minister of Economic Monitoring in the office of the President, this is aimed at ensuring that there …
Read More »South Sudan marks 10th independence anniversary amid hope, uncertainties
Juba, South Sudan | Xinhua | South Sudan marked her 10th independence anniversary on Friday, with the people of the world’s youngest country hoping that the day could usher in an era of stability and tranquility after years of violence and civil strife. During the past decade, the oil-rich country has …
Read More »Inside Ali Kirunda Kivejinja’s life
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |Kirunda Kivejinja was born in an aristocratic family that traced its origin from the ancient kingdom of Bunyoro-Kitara. He was born at the height of British colonial occupation of Uganda. He undertook Islamic instruction before formal education that took him to India, a newly independent nation. …
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