Tag Archives: Uganda

KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | Weather authorities in Uganda has warned of lightning strikes and the emergence of waterborne diseases in April as thunderstorms are expected in various parts of the country. A weather report sent to Xinhua Saturday by the Uganda National Meteorological Authority (UNMA) indicated that some of the …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | The Uganda Cricket Association (UCA) has named the final squad for the T20 Women’s World Cup Global qualifiers slated for April 19 to May 2 in Abu Dhabi, the UAE. Head coach Lawrence Ssematimba said Thursday that he also selected Janet Mbabazi as the captain …

KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | Uganda has maintained top spot in the Council of East and Central Africa Football Associations (CECAFA) Zone, according to the FIFA rankings released on Thursday. In the rankings, Uganda is placed 92nd with 124.15 points, 19th in Africa. Argentina still tops it with 1,858 points, while …

Kikuube, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | CNOOC Uganda Limited has held a Kingfisher Oilfield Drawing Competition, a pioneering initiative designed to spotlight the artistic talents of Ugandan youth while enhancing awareness of the Kingfisher Project. The competition, held April 2 under the theme “The Beauties of Kingfisher Oilfield in Your …

Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) as well as Heads of Mission and technical officials from Uganda Embassies in Dar-Es-Salaam, Paris, Beijing and Abu Dhabi have started a 4-day field visit to the Albertine Graben region. The trip, organised by Petroleum Association of Uganda …

Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | On March 26, a significant stride was made in the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project with the commissioning of a crucial coating plant located in Sojo, Nzege, in Tanzania’s Tabora Region. The ceremony was graced by Ruth Nankabirwa, Uganda’s Minister of Energy and …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | The head coach of Uganda’s women’s team has said he is happy they will avoid host China in the group stage of the 2024 Uber Cup. China will host the 2024 Thomas & Uber Cup in Chengdu from April 28th to May 5th, 2024. The …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Several African countries are on the way to being declared middle-income economies, with the declaration of some coming sooner than Uganda’s, amidst major disruptions in global trade. These disruptions include the reorganization of trade routes and partnerships due to the geopolitical situations in Eastern Europe, …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At most public and private hospitals in Uganda, surgeons cannot restore the knees and joints of patients battling rheumatic arthritis. Over ten years ago, there was only one specialist at Mulago National Referral Hospital to treat patients with musculoskeletal conditions. On Thursday, Ugandan surgeons teaming …

COVER STORY | THE INDEPENDENT |  Ugandans aged 60 years and above are the unhappiest segment of our society, according to the latest World Happiness Report. These are people who have lived through all of the country’s tumultuous regimes, from Obote One, Idi Amin, Obote Two, and now President Yoweri Museveni. …