Dr. Eng. Harrison Mutikanga’s election comes at a critical juncture, as dam development in the country and across Africa accelerates to meet growing demands for hydropower, irrigation, flood control, and water supply Chengdu, China | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s Dr. Harrison Mutikanga is the new Vice President of the International …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Inter-Religious Council of Uganda (IRCU) has raised concern that the country’s continued failure to implement a National Health Insurance Scheme could result in severe consequences, especially as international donors withdraw funding from critical health programs. Speaking at the launch of the upcoming Family …
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“All of this was only possible because of the professionalism of the force and the careful handling of the citizens as continuously guided by President Yoweri Museveni, the Commander in Chief of the UPDF,” said Maj. Newton Isaac Namazima Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The family of Godwin …
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Not decided if to run on NRM ticket Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Judith Obina, the private secretary in charge of political affairs to President Yoweri Museveni, has resigned from her position and declared her intention to contest for the Gulu City Woman Member of Parliament seat in the …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The High Court in Kampala has dismissed an application by Roko Construction Company seeking to block the execution of a court order requiring it to pay over sh1.5 billion to Pramukh Steel Limited. In her ruling, Justice Dr. Ginamia Melody Ngwatu said Roko had …
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Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Veterans have cautioned opposition political actors against any attempts at armed rebellion, vowing to defend the achievements of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) government, which they credit for transforming the country across various sectors. Delivering a statement on behalf of the Luwero Veterans Association, …
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NCBA’s 2024 financial results demonstrated robust and consistent growth across key indicators. Net loans and advances increased by 18%, rising from Shs253 billion to Shs298 billion, while customer deposits grew by 15% to Shs654 billion. Profit before tax surged by an impressive 40%, climbing from Shs 32 billion …
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Nakasongola, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At least five passengers died on the spot, and six others were seriously injured after a taxi collided with a milk truck on Sunday night. The accident occurred around 8:30 p.m. at Kyalweza Village in Nakasongola District along the Kampala–Gulu highway. It involved a …
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Kampala, Uganda | Nakisanze Segawa Global Press Journal Uganda | It was a local election, and, for most of the day, it was peaceful, says Huzaifa Mugerwa, a young journalist covering voting for the first time. But as the day of voting wrapped up, Mugerwa says, a masked man kicked a ballot box. …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As Uganda’s Minister of Finance, Matia Kasaija, readies to present the national budget on June 12, civil society organizations have issued strong recommendations urging the government to improve fiscal discipline, enhance budget execution, and ensure meaningful service delivery. The Civil Society Budget Advocacy Group …
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