Uganda Breweries has donated 5 threshers valued at sh25 million to benefit 1,000 smallholder farmers across the country Lira, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Sorghum farmers in the Lango sub-region have said that the use of Uganda Breweries threshers has helped them reduce post-harvest losses and improved sorghum productivity, and …
Read More »Who is Canadian-Ugandan rapper Lanie Banks?
SPECIAL FEATURE | THE INDEPENDENT | Right from his childhood days in Mbale in eastern Uganda, Micheal Osings aka Lanie Banks, always involved himself in karaoke, dancing scripts and song writing. Even when he moved to Canada, he joined the church choir headed by Pastor Bill Binaster from the Toronto Christian Outreach …
Read More »Saboti want to be recognized as a Ugandan tribe
Namisindwa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Saboti, a small community residing in Bukokho and parts of Bumbo Sub-County in Namisindwa, has called on the Parliament of Uganda to expedite the process of officially recognizing them as one of the tribes in the country. Although they have been living in …
Read More »She Cranes Set for Africa Netball Cup Comeback in Namibia
Windhoek, Namibia | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s national netball team, the She Cranes, bounces back to international duty today in Namibia that is hosting the 2024 Africa Netball Cup December 9 to 14 at the MTC Dome in Swakopmund Municipality. The team arrived in Namibia two days ago and has …
Read More »DRC, Uganda officials to meet over illegal entries, charges at border
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Authorities from the Democratic Republic of Congo-DRC in the Eastern Ituri Province, Mahagi Territory will this month meet Ugandan customs officials over illegal entries and charges at the border. According to the officials, the meeting is aimed at promoting good trading environments and sharing common practices …
Read More »BOU: Trump’s proposed policies likely to affect Uganda
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda is in a wait-and-see mode ahead of Donald Trump’s assumption of the US presidency next month. While Uganda’s trade with the US is minimal compared to global trade, the country has interests like worker’s remittances, and cash inflows in the form of development aid, …
Read More »Judiciary banks sh9.2billion from online case filing
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Judiciary has registered an increase of 9.2 billion Shillings in non-tax revenue through the online filing of cases through the Electronic Court Case Management Information System -ECCMIS. The automated system tracks all aspects of a case life cycle from initial filing through disposition and …
Read More »What next for former LOP Mathias Mpuuga?
Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Former Leader of Opposition Mathias Mpuuga is poised to announce his next political step as the 2026 general elections approach, following a fallout with Kavule based National Unity Platform (NUP) party. Mpuuga, who represents Nyendo-Mukungwe in Parliament, clashed with NUP, over leadership differences and a …
Read More »Uganda’s oil and gas sector fuels economic growth
However, stakeholders emphasize the need to tackle challenges in taxation, technology, and skills development to unlock the sector’s full potential Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Uganda’s oil and gas industry is reshaping the nation’s economy, presenting unparalleled opportunities for local businesses and individuals. However, stakeholders emphasize the need to tackle …
Read More »Private school owners oppose fees regulation by government
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Owners of Private schools and institutions have once again called on the government to address the challenges they face in delivering education. However, they remain firm in their opposition to any regulation on school fees. Under the National Private Education Institutions Association (NAPEIA), private …
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