Tag Archives: Uganda

Mural paintings confront issues of social-cultural identity and critical exchanges between artists and public Kampala, Uganda | DOMINIC MUWANGUZI | Murals as a form of public art are popular in passing over a specific message to the public. They are probably the most effective visual mode of communication to any …

✳ Uganda rabies cases in 2020 ● Total cases reported 13,392 (average 99 cases per week) ● Total deaths 266. ✳  Select district figures Kampala -763 Moroto -487 Masindi -415 Ntungamo -442 Mbarara -464 Tororo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Tororo will host this year’s World Rabies Day celebrations on September …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The United States Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas Greenfield has said her visit to Uganda this week has no connection to an earlier visit by the Russian Foreign Minister, Sergei Lavrov. Speaking to journalists Tuesday, Greenfield said her trip to Africa which will see …

✳ Jacob KIPLIMO  27:09.19 🥇 ✳ Daniel Simiu EBENYO 27:11.26 🥈 ✳Kibiwott KANDIE 27:20.34 🥉 Birmingham, UK | THE INDEPENDENT | Jacob Kiplimo has clinched gold in the 10,000m final in a new Commonwealth Games time of 27:09:19. He continues a strong Ugandan tradition in the 10,000m that has seen the country’s runners …

It will boost manufacturing and bridge the funding gap to the sector that holds great potential for Uganda’s growth Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s commercial banks are planning to provide Shs1trillion in export credit facility to help local manufacturers boost their access to the regional markets. Sarah Arapta, …

Telecom giant, MTN Uganda, has let go of its long serving Chief Executive Officer, Wim Vanhelleputte, setting the pace for the first top leadership transition since the telecom was listed on the Uganda Securities Exchange. Kampala, Uganda | ISAAC KHISA | Vanhelleputte, who has overseen the growth of the telecom …

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Housing Finance Bank has outlined several initiatives aimed at encouraging foreign direct investment from Ugandans living abroad, while still improving the livelihoods of the people at home. Peace K. Ayebazibwe, the Executive Director of Housing Finance Bank shared the bank’s vision on Thursday at …

  Beijing, China | THE INDEPENDENT |  Key parts of a modern drilling rig customized by CNOOC International for Uganda’s Kingfisher oilfield, has left the port of Yantai in China for East Africa. The most advanced Chinese oil drilling equipment in the world was shipped to Uganda after a brief ceremony last …

Cheick-Omar Diallo, the TotalEnergies Spokesperson for the Tilenga and EACOP projects accompanied a French contingent of journalists on tour of Uganda’s oilfields and project affected persons. The Independent’s Ronald Musoke was on the four day visit (July 16-19) and spoke to him about his impressions. Tell us about your visit …

COMMENT | NTUUYO |  I have read Kabaka Ronald Mutebi’s comments about coffee at his coronation anniversary in July, and what should be done, and I respect his opinions. I will share what I observed while growing up. By 1967, I was a Primary 3 pupil. I attended a school located …