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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Saudia, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia made its inaugural direct flight to Entebbe International Airport from King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. The Saudi aircraft with over 250 passengers on board touched down at Entebbe International Airport at 7am. It was …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Trade rights advocates in the region have decided not to withdraw their case against the governments of Uganda and Rwanda over the closure of the border almost three years ago, even after Rwanda announced it was re-opening it. Rather, the groups, the Eastern African Sub-Regional …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A new audit report released by the Auditor General has revealed 536.5 billion Shillings for 36 government projects has not been absorbed. This is highlighted in the audit report for the financial year 2020/2021 presented to the Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among on Wednesday …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The demise of Prof. Emmanuel Mutebile Tumusiime, the late Governor of Bank of Uganda doesn’t affect banknotes bearing his signature, the central bank has clarified. “The change of the office bearer or the demise of the person who signed banknotes as Governor does not in …

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Several people are reported to be injured after a fire at Vivo Energy fuel depot at the Shell Depot on 7th Street in the Industrial area, Kampala. The fire was quickly put off. Police confirmed their station at Kabalagala registered a fire outbreak …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In a bid to reach the underserved and unbanked population, Equity Bank Uganda has today (Feb.02) launched account opening services on the phone using the USSD *247# code, furthering its commitment to invest in the financial deepening and inclusion in the country. The move, officials …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Auditor-General has unearthed mismanagement of 1.97 trillion Shillings appropriated by Parliament to manage the COVID-19 pandemic. These funds were disbursed to Ministries, Departments and Agencies-MDAs under the Emyooga programme, Microfinance Support Centre, Uganda Development Bank (UDB), and Uganda Development Corporation (UDC), among others. According …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | TotalEnergies has launched a plan to produce renewable energy in Uganda with a planned capacity of 1000 megawatts by 2030. Known for producing motor engine petroleum products, TotalEnergies is now planning massive investments into renewable energy sources, starting with solar, then wind and other forms …

Nwoya, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Security personnel in Nwoya district will this week embark on the forceful eviction of pastoralists who are illegally occupying government land in Te Okot village, Got Apwoyo sub-county. The decision comes nearly three weeks after several attempts employed by the district to persuade the pastoralists …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The police have burst a racket of people suspected to be behind house break-ins in Nateete and surrounding areas.  Their arrest followed a foiled robbery of a resident in Makayi zone, Nateete parish on Sunday night. A police officer at Nateete police station said …