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Kaabong, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Water and Environment, under its Water for Production initiative, has commenced the rehabilitation of the Longoromit Dam in Lobongia Sub County, Kaabong district. This project is part of the ministry’s efforts to restore five multi-billion-shilling water projects constructed between 2009 and 2011, …

The telecom company paid Shs1.1 trillion to URA in tax revenues compared to Shs 927bn in the previous year as a contribution to the country’s fiscal and economic development goals Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MTN Uganda shareholder are set to earn a record dividend of Shs 403 billion for …

Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Muslim in the Karamoja sub-region have demanded the establishment of a Regional Center from Islamic partners to strengthen their religion. This request was made during the annual Muslim Da’Wa conference-Ijtima held from May 24 to May 26, 2024, at Kakoliye Moslem Primary School in …

Wakiso, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Institute of Internal Auditors of Uganda (IIA-U) has commenced a partnership with the Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) to plant up to 5,000 trees as part of a contribution to environmental conservation. The project was launched with an event where IIA leaders and UNRA …

Kabale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The verification and allocation of stalls and lockups at Kabale Central Market in Kabale Municipality has finally commenced amidst tight security and dissatisfaction among some vendors. The exercise presided over by Raphael Magyezi, the Local Government Minister, began on Saturday afternoon and is scheduled to …

Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Drug Authority (NDA) office in Southeastern Uganda confirmed on Friday the closure of 51 drug shops in Kayunga and Mukono districts due to non-compliance. During the operation, 84 boxes of assorted medicines valued at 21 million shillings were impounded. The focus was on …

Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The renowned Nyege Nyege Festival, now in its 9th edition, will take place from November 14th to 17th and has been relocated from Jinja to the Source of the Nile in Njeru. This move is intended to provide festival-goers with a more convenient experience, eliminating …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Cheers, joy, and thumbs-up defined the atmosphere at Mutesa II Stadium in Wankulukuku as Hoima-based club Kitara FC celebrated their victory in the 50th edition of the Stanbic Uganda Cup on Saturday. The Royals, as they are commonly known, defeated NEC Football Club 1-0 in …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEEPENDENT | Ugandan long-distance runners Joshua Cheptegei and Jacob Kiplimo have confirmed their participation in the upcoming sixth Diamond League event, set to take place in Oslo, Norway, on May 30th, 2024.  The duo will compete in the 5000-meter Diamond League race, marking their final track appearance …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The newly elected executive of the Uganda Bankers Association (UBA) will prioritize matters of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) to enhance the sector’s responsibility to society, its customers, and stakeholders. “We are living in an era where business sustainability is a priority,” said Julius …