KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Chief Coordinator of Operation Wealth Creation (OWC), Gen Salim Saleh, has assured European Union diplomats in Uganda of safety amidst alleged threats against them by the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba. A team of European Union (EU) member state Ambassadors, …
Read More »EU raises concern on rising human rights violations In Uganda
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The head of the European Union Delegation to Uganda, Ambassador Jan Sadek has expressed concern about increased reports of human rights abuses and extrajudicial actions by security forces. In a speech to mark Europe Day, Ambassador Sadek said the use of military force against …
Read More »Full electrification to cost shs23 trillion
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda will require at least 23 trillion Shillings to establish the infrastructure necessary to achieve universal access to electricity by 2040, the State Minister for Energy, Sidronious Okasaai Opolot, has revealed. Speaking to URN on the sidelines of the Energy Access Investment Forum (EAIF) …
Read More »Uganda forests get EU-Denmark backing
KAMPALA, UGANDA | Patricia Akankwatsa | Denmark joined the EU’s “Partnering for Forests Uganda” program, committing substantial aid to tackle the nation’s critical deforestation crisis, marking a major step for Uganda’s environmental future. Launched on the International Day of Forests, the partnership aims to reverse Uganda’s dramatic forest loss, a drop …
Read More »EU and UNICEF empowering 5,000 girls across seven districts to complete their education
Nebbi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | UNICEF is launching a comprehensive assistance programme designed to support vulnerable girls’ secondary education in the West Nile, Lango and the Acholi sub regions of Uganda. The contribution which will see 5,000 vulnerable girls in secondary schools supported to complete their education through a Cashplus …
Read More »Europe promotes bicycle transport in Uganda
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The European Union (EU) has joined local initiatives to promote emission-free mobility as part of efforts to transform Kampala into a greener, smarter city. In partnership with the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), the EU Delegation in Uganda is encouraging more Ugandans to adopt …
Read More »France to support rehabilitation of Kiira-Nalubaale power dam
JINJA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The French government has pledged to support the rehabilitation of the Kiira-Nalubaale power dams. The initiative backed by the European Union is expected to attract The two dams with a joint capacity of about 380 MW have aged and need rehabilitating if they are to …
Read More »Tourism thematic conference exposes opportunities for Uganda
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Tourism Thematic Conference 2024 has underscored the urgent need for collective action to boost Uganda’s tourism industry, highlighting both challenges and opportunities for growth. Held at the end of last week, the conference attracted key speakers, including Amos Wekesa, Founder and CEO of Great …
Read More »EU commits to supporting Uganda’s development programmes
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The European Union will continue to support Uganda’s development agenda as it continues to engage Kampala on a few Human Rights concerns and democracy, the bloc ambassador to Uganda, Jan Sadek, said. Speaking at a function to celebrate Europe Day in Kampala last week, Sadek …
Read More »Museveni calls for more European investments in the country
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The European Union has asked Uganda to speed up her preparations for a free trade deal saying that they are ready to open up the market on their side. Currently, Uganda exports goods to Europe under the Everything But Arms-EBA arrangement which is a duty-free …
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