Tag Archives: Uganda

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Civil society organisations in Uganda have warned that the 2023/24 national budget will not be achieved and neither does it respond to the current needs of the country. The parliament has approved a budget worth 52 trillion Shillings, which is bigger than the outgoing …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Assistant Superintendent of Police Lilian Doris Mutesi, the head of DNA and Serology in the Police has appealed to the government to allocate more resources to Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) analysis. She made the request at a two-day workshop involving key players and partners in …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) is planning to use the much-anticipated aviation expo to promote air transport among members of the public. UCAA Director General, Fred Bamwesigye told reporters that the authority said the expo will be a good platform to demystify the many …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A group of 11 activists have petitioned the Constitutional Court seeking to challenge the Anti Homosexuality Act of 2023, hours after it had been assented to by the head of state. The petitioners are: Professor Sylvia Tamale, Fox Odoi Oywelowo, the West Budama North …

Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In today’s rapidly evolving job market, there can be certain success in equipping young people with appropriate practical skills that enable them to earn a decent living beyond formal employment. Many youth face barriers and limitations that diminish their employment prospects. According to the …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Here below is the  Anti-Homosexuality Act that President, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni signed today. The Bill was first passed 21 March 2023 by Parliament but was returned by the President who needed several concerns clarified. The Committee on Legal and Parliamentary Affairs reviewed the concerns and …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has officially signed into law the Anti-Homosexuality Act, Speaker of Parliament Anita Among has confirmed. The Anti-Homosexuality Act, a highly contentious piece of legislation, has been a subject of intense discussion and lobbying both within and outside Uganda. “His Excellency, …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A total of six awardees including people and organizations, have been recognized for their role in conservation and protection of Uganda’s cultural and social heritage in the National Heritage Awards 2023 by the Cross Cultural Foundation-CCFU. Started in 2013, these awards, aim at appreciating and …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Carrefour, owned and operated by Majid Al Futtaim in Uganda has reduced its redemption threshold for its MyCLUB loyalty programme from 100,000 points to 10,000 points, enabling customers to enjoy their reward benefits sooner. In addition, MyCLUB members can gain access to exclusive MyCLUB discounts …

EIB has supported  Eastern Africa Transport Corridor and Bujagali Hydroelectric Project Kampala, Uganda | RONALD MUSOKE | A delegation from the European Investment Bank (EIB) has concluded a week-long (May 22-26) visit of Uganda that saw the bank’s representatives and senior officials from the government of Uganda and the private sector …