Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Low-pressure medical oxygen systems have been installed in four health facilities in the Teso sub-region, aiming to reduce child mortality caused by respiratory illnesses. The FREO2 oxygen systems, part of an “oxygen as a service” initiative, have been implemented in the pediatric wards of Kapelebyong …
Read More »Deputy Chief Justice faults Masaka lawyers for rushing into strike
Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Deputy Chief Justice, Dr. Flavian Zeija, has faulted the Masaka Lawyers Guild for launching a sit-down strike before engaging in formal dialogue with the Judiciary over their grievances. Speaking in response to the lawyers’ ongoing industrial action, Dr. Zeija said the strike was …
Read More »CSOs urge government to address gaps in budget execution, support agriculture for inclusive growth
Kampala, Uganda | Julius Businge | Civil society organizations under the Civil Society Budget Advocacy Group (CSBAG) have today (June 18) urged the government to address persistent structural and implementation gaps in the 2025/26 National Budget, warning that without urgent action, key national development targets may remain unmet. The call …
Read More »Absa Bank hands over sh400 million from 7 Hills Run to empower vulnerable girls
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Absa Bank Uganda has today announced the handover of sh400 million raised during the third edition of the Absa KH3 7 Hills Run, an annual charity run held in partnership with the Kampala Hash House Harriers. The money has been handed to eight partner …
Read More »UNFFE, Agriculture ministry to host 31st National Agricultural Show in Jinja
Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda National Farmers Federation (UNFFE), in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, has announced the 31st National Agricultural Show, scheduled to run from 27th June to 5th July 2025 at the Jinja Showgrounds. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni is expected to officially open the …
Read More »Amudat leaders concerned over disabled children excluded from schools
Amudat, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Local leaders in Amudat District have raised concerns over the continued discrimination faced by children with disabilities in schools. According to the leaders, children living with disabilities are often denied education due to a lack of accessible school infrastructure and appropriate learning materials. Additionally, some …
Read More »East African states challenged on digitization VAT collections
Nairobi, Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT | East African member states have been challenged to transform their digital revenue collection to ensure compliance in Value Added Tax (VAT) payments and collection. Value-added tax (VAT) remains a major source of revenue in African economies. It has however been found that VAT …
Read More »Boda boda riders pledge to protect girls from sexual exploitation
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDPEPENDENT | A group of fathers from Kampala’s boda boda community have pledged to take a stand against sexual violence, particularly to protect young girls from exploitation. The commitment was made in Busega, a suburb of Kampala, during a special Father’s Day celebration organized by Fathers Arise, …
Read More »Uganda, Tanzania, Zanzibar regulators sign oil cooperation memorandum
Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) has the signing a memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Tanzania and Zanzibar to foster cooperation in oil and energy. The tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed with the Zanzibar Petroleum Regulatory Authority (ZPRA) and the Petroleum Upstream …
Read More »🔴 Anthony Natif notes from Court: Uganda Vs Molly Katanga and Others 17/June/2025
SPECIAL REPORT | ANTHONY NATIF | As recorded in court, in the case Uganda Vs Molly Katanga and adapted from @TonyNatif on X. **** Yesterday, June 17th, saw the state present its 17th and 18th witnesses. I’ll tell you about both, but it appears that PW18 might have testimony that …
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