Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni met with a group of Muslim leaders at State House Entebbe to report to him about their success in the reconciliation efforts that started over five years ago. Among them were leaders from Old Kampala, Nakasero and former leaders from Kibuli. The …
Read More »Winners in the war in Ukraine
What Uganda is missing Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Government of Uganda officials say Uganda is a victim of the war in Ukraine; this in spite of President Yoweri Museveni telling foreign journalist that Uganda has decided not to get involved. “We do not want to be involved in …
Read More »Museveni warns on security in Karamoja as 168 degree holders complete LDU training
Nakaseke, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has vowed to again defeat the resurgence of insecurity in the Karamoja sub region and other areas. Speaking at the pass out of the 4th intake of 6,237 Local Defence Personnel who underwent a six months basic military training at …
Read More »Museveni’s eye on security as DR Congo joins EAC
Nairobi, Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguya Museveni has said that to realize meaning full integration of East Africa Community, there is need to prioritize prosperity, markets and security. “If you want prosperity in Africa, the way forward is markets! To be able to negotiate for bigger markets …
Read More »Museveni meets Kagame as DRC joins EAC
Nairobi, Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT | The Democratic Republic of Congo has today signed the Treaty of Accession to the East African Community (EAC) cementing their Admission as the 7th member of the EAC. The ceremony was witnessed by Presidents Yoweri Museveni of Uganda and Paul Kagame of Rwanda. “Our …
Read More »Had I known Oulanyah was sick, I would have advised him to focus on health: Museveni
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has regretted the demise of the former Speaker of Parliament Jacob Oulanyah, saying that had he known about his ailment, he would have advised him to concentrate on his health. The president made the statement while addressing mourners during the national …
Read More »MPs to contribute UGX 554 Million towards Oulanyah Trust Fund
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Members of Parliament have agreed to contribute Shillings 554 million to support Jacob Oulanyah Education Trust Fund to uphold the legacy of the fallen Speaker who succumbed to lymphoma cancer. Oulanyah died from a hospital in Seattle, USA on March 20th, 2022 after serving less …
Read More »Umeme net profits up
The company’s net profit more than tripled to Shs139bn in 2021 Kampala, Uganda | ISAAC KHISA | Uganda’s electricity distribution firm, Umeme, has seen 2021 net profit more than triple to Shs139bn owed to increase in customer base and electricity sales. This is the similar profit earned in 2019 during …
Read More »Museveni shows power in election of Speaker
Opposition wants constitution amendment to reduce President’s power Kampala, Uganda | MUBATSI ASINJA HABATI | The recent election of Anita Among as Speaker and Thomas Tayebwa as deputy Speaker of the 11th parliament following the death of Jacob Oulanyah once again allowed President Yoweri Museveni to show off his firm …
Read More »Behind DRC entry into the EAC
How Museveni’s and Kagame’s military adventures have contributed more to regional integration than summits of heads of state THE LAST WORD | ANDREW M. MWENDA | On March 29, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) joined the East African community (EAC). This brings the number of members from the original …
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