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  According to the research conducted in the first quarter of this year, on average, Ugandans consume 4.6 litres of pure illicit alcohol per year, compared to 2.3 litres of pure legal alcohol Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The sale of traditional alcoholic distilled beverages (artisanal), commonly known as …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Persons with albinism in Uganda continue to face widespread stigma and discrimination, driven by harmful myths and misconceptions that hinder their full participation in social, educational, and economic life. The Minister of State for Disabilities, Hellen Asamo, told journalists at the Uganda Media Centre …

Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Gulu University has launched the Center of Excellence in Transitional Justice and Refugee Studies, marking a significant milestone in becoming a one-stop center for documentation and research in transitional justice. The centre was launched on Wednesday jointly by the European Ambassador to Uganda, Jan …

JINJA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s Deputy Head of Mission to Qatar, Mohammad Kezaala, has called on the business community in Jinja City to invest in eco-friendly services as a reliable way to boost tourism in the region. Kezaala made the remarks during a nationwide tourism trek with a team …

  Equity Bank hosts trade mission to boost local investment and open markets for Ugandan MSMES Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  In a bid to promote local investments and expand markets for the small and medium enterprises, Equity Bank has organized a two-day trade mission bringing over 40 foreign …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Daniel Kisekka Kiwanuka, a man who was convicted of the murder of Assistant Director of Public Prosecutions Joan Kagezi Namazzi, has revealed that the person who hired them to kill Kagezi was driving a government vehicle. Kisekka was sentenced to 35 years in prison …

Algiers, Algeria | THE INDEPENDENT | The Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury (PSST), Ramathani Ggoobi, and the Islamic Development Bank Vice-President, Dr. Rami Ahmed, on Wednesday signed a country engagement framework (CEF) for Uganda for the period 2025 to 2027 to support economic resilience and sustainable human development. …

Mudiobole, who appeared frail and subdued during the court proceedings, denied all charges. His lawyer, Samuel Kyozila, told the court that Mudiobole had been held incommunicado for several days, which had negatively affected his physical and mental health. Iganga, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Unity Platform (NUP) mobilizer for …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | The annual Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo, Uganda’s premium tourism show, opened here on Wednesday as the East African country strives to boost tourist arrivals. “The Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo is one of the most influential regional expos, drawing together tourism stakeholders, business leaders, …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Lawyers representing Ugandan Journalist turned lawyer, Agather Atuhaire have asked authorities in Tanzania to her produced in Court. Atuhaire, the winner of the EU Haman Rights Award was together with Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi were arrested this week in Dar es Salaam to observe …