Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development (MGLSD), Mr. Aggrey David Kibenge has met with a delegation from the International Labour Organization’s ACCEL project, during which they discussed the upcoming second phase of the initiative aimed at eradicating child labour …
Read More »King Oyo Praised for boosting Uganda’s Tourism Sector
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Key players in the Tourism sector appreciated Tooro King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru for his visionary leadership which has led to several developmental reforms. Among these is the documentary “Rwenzori Source of Life” scheduled to be launched this Friday at the International University of East …
Read More »MPs probe disappearance of Uganda’s properties in South Africa
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee launched an investigation into the alleged disappearance of land titles for Uganda’s Mission in Pretoria and the Ambassador’s official residency. Both current and former ambassadors have denied knowledge of having seen these crucial documents during their respective tenures. The probe was …
Read More »China backs Uganda on UN Security Council reforms
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The People’s Republic of China pledged unconditional support to Uganda’s push for sweeping reforms at the United Nations Security Council, commended Uganda’s government for safeguarding African solidarity, and castigated external interference and politics of bullying. The Deputy Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National …
Read More »Uganda ready to battle all the way to first oil
SPECIAL FEATURE | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda is determined to exploit its oil and gas resources even with the challenges posed by the energy transition or Net Zero debate. The determination by Uganda to tap into the black gold resources for development will be defended at the upcoming UN Climate …
Read More »Court throws out Mabirizi application in Kenya-Uganda maize, poultry ban
Arusha, Tanzania | THE INDEPENDENT | The East African Court of Justice has validated the defence by the government of Kenya in a case in which lawyer Male Mabirizi is challenging a ban on maize and poultry products from Uganda. Mabirizi sued the Kenyan government on March 11, 2021, challenging directives …
Read More »Report on African roads
Why Uganda was not on the list for worst roads COVER STORY | THE INDEPENDENT | A new report on the state of roads attributed to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has recently left Ugandans agitated for a surprising reason; that their country was not named among the top 10 with …
Read More »Victoria Ssekitoleko calls for school syllabus that is relevant to locals
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Former Agriculture Minister Victoria Ssekitoleko has called for a localized approach to the school syllabus, emphasizing the need to tailor education content to specific regions of the country. Ssekitoleko argues that a uniform nationalized curriculum has failed to address the diverse backgrounds of students, …
Read More »Uganda eyes nuclear option in new energy transition strategy
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At the end of this month, Uganda through the Ministry of Energy will launch the country’s energy transition strategy at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP2) in the United Arab Emirates. The proposed launch of Uganda’s Energy Transition plan has been described as a …
Read More »Museveni defends Uganda’s oil project ahead of COP 28 in Dubai
President said Africa should go to this high-level meeting with a common message on developing the continent’s energy needs Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | President Yoweri Museveni has advocated for a collective African voice at the upcoming climate change meeting in the United Arab Emirates, emphasizing the importance of articulating …
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