The Independent Uganda: You get the Truth we Pay the Price
It is very clear that guidelines will impose more Covid-19 prevention related costs on schools. Who will meet the extra costs? COMMENT | Justus Mugisha | We all breathed a sigh of relief when President Yoweri Museveni on Monday announced partial re-opening of schools. But the more I think about …
Read More »Water and sanitation deadlock
Museveni, experts call for holistic approach to deal with sector challenges Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | What would it take to improve water access, sanitation in most African countries that are essentially poor? This is one question that came up during the 20th Water and Sanitation International Congress …
Read More »Reviving Anti-gay Bill
Why it’s a costly waste of time for Ugandans Kampala, Uganda | RONALD MUSOKE | Father Simon Lokodo, the ethics and integrity Minister’s planned re-introduction of the anti-homosexuality bill in Parliament has been described by human rights activists as “a waste of time and an unmitigated self-inflicted disaster for Uganda.” …
Read More »ICPAU: 1300 accountants to brainstorm at annual seminar in Entebbe
Entebbe, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Up to 1300 accountants are expected to attend the 24th ICPAU Annual Seminar from Sept.4-6 at the Imperial Resort Beach Hotel, Entebbe. The annual seminar is the premier event for accountants in Uganda. It was inaugurated in 1995 by Certified Public Accountants of Uganda …
Read More »Kagame disagrees with Supreme Court on criminalising defamation against Head of State
Kigali, Rwanda | KELLY RWAMAPERA | Rwanda President Paul Kagame has taken issue with a Supreme decision to retain as a criminal offense, insults or defamation against the Head of State, who is also a public official. He urged further debate on the matter, saying that his position has always been “that …
Read More »CHOLERA: NWSC, KCCA move to improve hygiene
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Water and Sewage Corporation and Kampala Capital City Authority – KCCA are to work together to improve hygiene in the city following the Cholera outbreak. Cholera was confirmed in Kabowa, Rubaga Division early this week. This was after two …
Read More »NWSC’s Dr Mugisha handed more honours in London
London, UK | THE INDEPENDENT | The Academic Union Oxford Council in the UK has awarded National Water and Sewerage Corporation MD Dr. Eng Silver Mugisha the title of the Honorary Professor of the Academic Union Oxford in the field of business and management. The honorary title is …
Read More »THIS WEEK: National Water’s Mugisha re-appointed Africa Water Association’s VP
THIS WEEK: National Water’s Mugisha re-appointed Africa Water Association’s VP Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) Managing Director Dr. Eng. Silver Mugisha has been re-appointed Vice President of the African Water Association. This was during the Association’s 19th Congress that kicked off on Feb.11 …
Read More »NWSC boss Mugisha gets another term as VP of the African Water Association
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) Managing Director Dr. Eng Silver Mugisha has been reappointed as the Vice President on the Board of the African Water Association at their 19th Congress in Bamako Mali. At the same event, the NWSC Director of Business …
Read More »ICT Minister hails National Water on prepaid metering system
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | National Water and Sewarage Corporation (NWSC) has been hailed by the Minister of ICT and National Guidance Frank Tumwebaze for using local software developers in developing a smart water metering system. Tumwebaze was reacting to news that NWSC are in initial stages of developing prepaid …
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