The Independent Uganda: You get the Truth we Pay the Price
Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Scores of pupils of Nagalwa primary school in Manafwa district were injured last night when a truck they were traveling on board overturned at Kufu bridge in Kufu trading center. Up to 116 were injured but reports of deaths at the scene could not …
Read More »Govt defends cost of digital number plates, going ahead with project in October
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The cost of the new number plates that are expected to be rolled out later in the year were a result of a financial model used for their pricing. The Minister for Security Jim Muhwezi stated this while appearing before the Committee on Physical …
Read More »Busitema starts search for Deputy Vice Chancellors
Tororo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Busitema University has kicked off a search to identify suitable candidates for the position of Deputy Vice-Chancellor overseeing Academic Affairs, and Deputy Vice-Chancellor in charge of Finance and Administration. Rosemary Iwani Mutyabule, the Busitema University Council Chairperson, says that the search was rolled out …
Read More »Opposition challenges govt on water transport safety
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Opposition in Parliament has castigated the government’s lukewarm response to lake week’s boat accident on Lake Victoria which claimed at least 20 lives. Addressing a press conference at Parliament on Tuesday, 08 August 2023, a section of Opposition MPs led by the Shadow …
Read More »Acholi MPs split over verification of cattle keepers
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The ongoing verification of cattle keepers commonly referred to as Balaalo in Acholi Sub-region has split legislators who meet under their umbrella body the Acholi Parliamentary Group (APG). A section oppose its execution. The exercise is being spearheaded by a select committee comprising political …
Read More »Lands Ministry moves to popularize condominiums amid housing deficit
Habitat for Humanity to show Ugandans that decent housing can be achieved using basic knowledge and materials easily accessible in the community Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development is considering new strategies for developers to come up with simplified versions of condominiums. …
Read More »Jane Goodall returning to support Uganda’s conservation movement
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandan conservationists are placing their trust in Dr. Jane Goodall to leverage her influence to address environmental conservation, empower youth in the conservation movement, and rally Ugandans to actively participate in environmental protection and restoration efforts. Dr. Jane Goodall, a renowned environmental conservationist, anthropologist, …
Read More »Absa Bank Uganda, My Tree Initiative to engage 80,000 students in environment conservation drive
Kampala, Uganda [08 August 2023] | Absa Bank Uganda and My Tree Initiative have partnered for an environmental conservation initiative that will engage up to 80,000 students from 160 primary and secondary schools to ensure the survival and growth of 160,000 trees. The campaign will entail engaging school staff, students, …
Read More »She Cranes performance reignites call to prioritize netball in budget allocation
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The national netball team, the She Cranes, received a warm reception Monday evening after their impressive performance at the Netball World Cup in South Africa. The team secured a commendable fifth-place finish, emerging as the top-performing African nation in the tournament. Marking their third …
Read More »MPs want NITA’s E-Govt infrastructure impact evaluated
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Shadow Cabinet has called for an expedited appraisal of the impact of the National Data Transmission Backbone Infrastructure and e-Government Infrastructure that was rolled out during the Financial Year 2006/2007 to benefit Ministries, Departments, and Agencies – MDAs. The government through the National …
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