Munyonyo, Uganda | LOUIS JADWONG | There were colorful scenes of worship and praise as Archbishop Paul Ssemogerere presided over celebrations by Kampala Ecclesiastical Province to mark the 60th Anniversary today of the Canonization of the Uganda Martyrs. Thousands converged on Munyonyo Martyrs Shrine for the Diamond Jubilee celebrations attended by …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | After two years talking and discussing, Uganda’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the country’s Consulate in Mombasa have this year decided to give their Kenyan counterparts, real life experience of what The Pearl of Africa offers. “At the beginning of the partnership with …
Read More »Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government has resolved not to purchase new vehicles for the Non-Aligned Movement – NAM Summit slated for 15 – 20 January 2024 at the Munyonyo Commonwealth Speke Resort due to a lack of funds. However, they will mobilize fleets from across Ministries, …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As Uganda prepares to host the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit and the Group of 77 Chambers of Commerce and Industry (G77) conference next year, the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) is set to undertake the rehabilitation and upgrade of 15 kilometers of roads leading …
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Freight Forwarders to meet to talk resilience, adaptability, and diversity in global supply chains Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Freight Forwarders Association (UFFA) in partnership with the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA), will host the RAME2023 – an international conference that brings together freight logistics stakeholders …
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How government decision to build a large international convention centre in Munyonyo has been its best THE LAST WORD | Andrew M. Mwenda | Recently, I had a debate with some Ugandan friends on the decision of government to build an international convention center in Munyonyo in partnership with Sudhir Ruparelia. Uganda will …
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Munyonyo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Pilgrims have walked or run in a 5km and 10km event from Munyonyo to Kampala, as part of activities leading to this year’s Martyrs Day celebrations. The celebrations are held every year on June 3rd. Martyrs’ Day is celebrated in remembrance of the young Christian …
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Suspects were found with counterfeit currency notes worth US$ 2.4 M Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At least eight people have been arrested in a predawn raid by the Uganda Police Force on a property in Munyonyo, a Kampala suburb targeting dealers in counterfeit currency and fake gold. Charles Twine, …
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Kampala, Uganda | Prossy Nansubuga | Makindye West Member of Parliament Allan Ssewanyana has been arrested allegedly on counts of inciting violence in Munyonyo. Reports indicate that the MP was found by police protesting with other locals against the demolition of their market at Kyengeza. The market has been demolished by …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference has kicked off this morning at the Speke Resort, Munyonyo with closed meetings of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association regional secretaries. Also scheduled concurrently, is a meeting of the Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians steering committee, the small branches steering committee and the …
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