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Kitgum, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Blencowe Resources, a UK-based firm undertaking the Orom-Cross graphite project in Northern Uganda has received full Mineral Services Partnership (MSP) accreditation. The partnership is a global initiative promoting transparency and best practices in mineral resource reporting to enhance investor confidence and industry credibility. 14 …

Buliisa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Over 800 Tilenga Project Affected Persons (PAPs) under Resettlement Action Plans (RAPs) 2-5 in Buliisa, Hoima, and Kikuube districts have received income-generating starter packs, company officials said at an event held at Kibambura playground in Buliisa district on Oct.15 to commemorate the conclusion of the …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Journalists have been barred from accessing the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) headquarters ahead of the scheduled appearance of three former Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) officials. The trio, Dorothy Kisaka, the former Executive Director, David Luyimbazi, and Daniel Okello are expected to answer questions related …

Naome Nyangweso in the spot light again, Judge Muwata to deliver ruling Thursday on contentious issues Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT & URN |  The defense team representing Molly Katanga, has accused prosecution witness Naome Nyangweso of leading a group, including police detectives and state operatives, to visit prison and coerce one …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Housing Finance Bank has advanced its goal of empowering women with the launch of the ‘HFB Woman’, financing solution in partnership with the Uganda Women Entrepreneurs Association Limited (UWEAL). This solution aims to support women entrepreneurs across Uganda by providing access to affordable loans …

• Over 3,000 Smallholder Farmers to be reached • Individuals to earn a 10% interest per annum on their daily Wendi saving Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  PostBank Uganda, through its Wendi Mobile Wallet, and the International Fertilizer Development Centre (IFDC) has launched a partnership aimed at improving access to financial …

Buliisa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government of Uganda on Tuesday handed over the last batch of 100 resettlement houses to Project Affected Persons-PAPs under the Tilenga project in the Bunyoro sub-region. Each of those was given a land title on which the house was constructed as proof of ownership. …

Kamuli, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) project affected persons (PAPs) staged a protest in Mafubira trading center along the Jinja-Kamuli highway Tuesday, over what they described as delayed compensation. The protesters, mostly women and youth, marched from areas including Kamuli Road, Mafubira Zone A, and Mafubira Zone …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Namirembe Diocese and the Anglican community in Uganda are mourning the passing of Bishop Emeritus Samuel Balagadde Ssekadde, who died at Kisubi Hospital at the age of 80. According to the family, the bishop passed away on Monday evening. Ruth Ninsiima, his adopted daughter, mentioned …

OPINION | Antonio Querido | Today, we join the Government of Uganda and the global community to commemorate World Food Day under the theme: “Right to Foods for a Better Life and a Better Future.” This year’s theme reminds us of the universal right to adequate food, while highlighting the importance of …