Dr. Fred Kaliisa Kabagambe, the Senior Presidential Advisor on Oil and Gas, noted that limited public awareness about oil and gas developments has fueled opposition to EACOP activities in Uganda. Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Heads of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project and oil companies operating …
Read More »Bishop cautions faithful against false doctrines
Fort Portal, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Bishop of Fort Portal Catholic Diocese, Rt. Rev. Dr. Robert Muhiirwa, has cautioned Catholics in the diocese against following teachings that contradict the official doctrine of the Catholic Church. His remarks follow the suspension of Rev. Fr. Aloysius Musasizi, a member of …
Read More »Ecobank & Carrefour partner for smart payments & Easter rewards
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Ecobank Uganda has teamed up with retail giant Carrefour Uganda, operated by Majid Al Futtaim, to revolutionize the in-store shopping experience by introducing secure, smart payment solutions across all Carrefour outlets in the country. Through this partnership, Ecobank has rolled out advanced Smart Point-of-Sale …
Read More »Mpora and Komugisha shine as MARU Credit celebrates excellence at Club Nite
✳ Overall Winners Men: Bertram Mpora Ladies: Judith Komugisha Guest Winner: Mark Rubatsimbira ✳ Group Winners and Runners-Up Men – Group A Winner: Andrew Opio Men – Group A Runner-Up: Andrew Muhwezi Men – Group B Winner: Jerry Owachi Men – Group C Winner: Absorom Nabisiima Men – Group C Runner-Up: Daniel …
Read More »Africa CDC unveils plan to transform health financing
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | With external health aid to Africa projected to drop by 70% between 2021 and 2025, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has launched a continent-wide strategy aimed at transforming how health systems are financed. The steep decline in official development …
Read More »MultiChoice Uganda launches 7-day “Ka Weekie” packages
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | MultiChoice Uganda has officially launched a new set of 7-day subscription packages for DStv and GOtv customers, under a flexible and affordable initiative dubbed the “Ka Weekie” campaign. The new campaign aims to offer more accessible short-term entertainment solutions, especially for viewers seeking flexibility …
Read More »LOW CAPITATION GRANT: Schools set to close early this term
Schools struggle with budget shortfalls after Govt cuts on Capitation Grant Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Many schools will close early this first term because of a shortfall in their budgets that has left many schools grappling with rising costs and insufficient resources to maintain day-to-day operations. Schools across …
Read More »DOWNTOWN KAMPALA: Business pauses to observe Good Friday procession
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Business activity in downtown Kampala briefly came to a standstill as members of the business community stepped out of arcades to observe the 2025 Good Friday procession, led by religious leaders from All Saints’ Cathedral, Nakasero. The annual event reenacts the Way of the …
Read More »‘We have to stop habit of piling plates full with food at parties’
Eat Small, Go Back: Expert Urges Habit Change to Curb Food Waste Crisis Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A shift in eating culture at schools and within homes could be key to tackling Uganda’s growing food waste problem, according to food rights advocates. Isaac Musaazi, a resident of Naluvule, …
Read More »Mary Goretti Kitutu launches Butiru–Tororo Road rehabilitation
Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The rehabilitation of the 10.7-kilometre Butiru–Makenya–Tororo road has officially been launched at a function held on Wednesday in Bukhadala Sub County, Manafwa District. The project, being implemented by KAMS Contractors Limited, is valued at 1.5 billion shillings. It is being executed under the National …
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