The Uganda-India trade mission will bring together high-level representatives from various sectors, including agriculture, manufacturing, ICT, health, infrastructure, roads and transport, to foster meaningful business engagements, explore investment opportunities, and promote bilateral trade. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kampala Serena Conference Centre will be the place to be for …
Read More »New study: Empowered rangers crucial to protecting Uganda’s lion population
Rangers live and work in areas where data is collected and possess intimate knowledge of the landscapes and species ANALYSIS | RONALD MUSOKE | Wildlife rangers from the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), the country’s leading conservation agency, have showcased their ability to generate precise and reliable data on lion populations in …
Read More »CDF Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba interview
INTERVIEW: TEN questions for the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces, (UPDF), Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba ***** THE INDEPENDENT: Briefly tell us about the role of the office of the UPDF Chief of Defense Forces as you see it? CDF MUHOOZI: The job of the CDF …
Read More »Uganda unveils bold new tourism policies
Uganda will also start promoting its vibrant local food scene, offering tourists a chance to explore the country’s diverse culinary offerings. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda is setting the stage for transformative changes in its tourism industry with the unveiling of new policies and initiatives aimed at enriching …
Read More »DR TALISUNA: We can do better to protect health workers
Protecting health workers key to Universal Health Coverage 🟥 18 graded emergencies in multiple African countries ✳ Anthrax in 3 countries ✳ Cholera in 15 countries ✳ Dengue in 11 countries ✳ Diphtheria in 1 country, ✳ Marburg in 1 country, ✳ Mpox in 14 countries, ✳ Vaccine-Derived Poliovirus Type 2 …
Read More »Mpox: Uganda reports 49 new cases
KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | Uganda on Friday reported 49 new mpox cases, bringing the total number of laboratory-confirmed infections in the country to 145, according to authorities. The country’s Ministry of Health said that Kampala, the capital of Uganda, recorded 27 new cases of the disease, the highest in …
Read More »Dr Lukwiya Memorial Lecture to mark climax of scientific conference week
. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | This week’s the 18th Joint Annual Scientific Health (JASH) conference, the 30th UNACOH conference and the 8th Uganda Medical Association (UMA) Grand Doctors Conference (GDC) plus Annual General Meeting (AGM) will climax on Friday afternoon, with the 22nd Dr Matthew Lukwiya Memorial Lecture. Dr …
Read More »Omukama of Bunyoro airlifted to Kiruddu hospital
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPNDENT | The Omukama of Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom Solomon Gafabusa Rukirabasaija Iguru I has been airlifted to Kampala after his health condition deteriorated. The King was airlifted today in a military helicopter at 11 a.m. from Hoima City. Eng. Fred Mugenyi Rucunya, the Okwiri (Chief Prince) …
Read More »Uganda Cranes has one foot in Morocco AFCON 2025
✳ South Sudan 1-1 Uganda ✳ Congo 1-1 South Africa Uganda top of group with 10 points, Senegal and DR Congo seal TotalEnergies CAF AFCON places as Sudan sinks Ghana Juba, South Sudan | THE INDEPENDENT & CAFONLINE | Uganda Cranes are very close to returning to the continent’s top …
Read More »Uganda Cranes eye 10 point mark to qualify for AFCON 2025
Juba, South Sudan | THE INDEPENDENT | Both Uganda Cranes and South Africa have an opportunity to secure their places in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) if they win their upcoming matches against South Sudan and Congo Brazzaville, respectively, on Tuesday. Currently, the two teams lead Group K with …
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