Military experts note growing capability of East Africa forces COVER STORY | Agencies & Independent Team | An article in one of South Africa’s top newspapers, the Mail & Guardian, has sparked renewed interest in the capabilities of armies in the East African region. The article was written against tweets made about …
Read More »The Lee Kuan Yew myth
Why I think Singapore would have transformed even with a less able leader THE LAST WORD | Andrew M. Mwenda | There is a widespread myth that Lee Kuan Yew, the legendary prime minister of Singapore from 1959 to 1990, was singularly responsible for the transformation of that island city-state …
Read More »Kitgum market to be handed over end of month
Kitgum, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The construction of Kitgum Main Market is expected to be complete at the end of this month. Construction of the market under the second phase of the Markets and Agriculture Trade Improvement Project (MATIP 2) started in June 2019 and was scheduled for completion by …
Read More »MTN Uganda becomes an Authorised Economic Operator
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MTN Uganda has been awarded a certificate of recognition from the Uganda Revenue Authority granting it special customs status as an Authorised Economic Operator (AEO). AEOs are businesses certified by customs administrations to do self-assessments in compliance with customs rules, under the World Customs Organisation …
Read More »Baby Coach, boda boda accident leaves 1 dead in Fort Portal
Fort Portal, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | One person has died and six others sustained injuries in an accident involving a Baby Coach bus and Boda boda in Kachamba trading center along the Fort Portal- Kasese road. The accident occurred when the Baby coach bus registration number UAU 503L veered off …
Read More »EBOLA: Gov’t to transport learners in districts under lock down
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government through the Ministry of Health and Ministry of Education and Sports will transport learners from and to Kasanda and Mubende districts for their holidays when the term closes. The two districts are in lockdown announced by the government to contain the spread of …
Read More »BOU, Experts wants MPs to check Government on budgeting priorities
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Bank of Uganda is confident that its recent policies against rising inflation and foreign exchange are beginning to bear fruit, through external challenges remain. The country faced a spiral in inflation over the last nine months, which rose from less than 3 percent in february …
Read More »Ugandans ignorant about Climate Change – Study
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As experts and politicians meet in Egypt for the Climate Change Conference (COP 27), a new study finds that many Ugandans are ignorant on what climate change is all about. Twaweza’s Sauti za Wanainchi survey on citizens’ experiences and views on climate change finds that …
Read More »Attorney General asks court to dismiss Computer Misuse Act petition
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Attorney General has asked the Constitutional Court to dismiss with costs a petition challenging the new amendments in the Computer Misuse Act of 2022. The response which has been filed before the Constitutional Court is in respect to a petition filed by 13 …
Read More »UVA takes exhibition and AGM to Masaka, over 5000 farmers to benefit
Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | All roads will lead to Masaka City’s Liberation Ground November 23 for over 5,000 farmers in the region as the Uganda Veterinary Association (UVA) hosts a free 3-day exhibition and farmers training. The even will start with an exhibition of the complete livestock value …
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