KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda on Wednesday launched a landmark malaria vaccination campaign, aiming to immunize 1.1 million children under two years old in its largest rollout to date. Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja presided over the official launch of the immunization exercise at Booma Grounds in Apac district in …
Read More »CLIMATE: aBi Development sets ambitious targets for Uganda’s agricultural sector by 2028
aBi Development aims to reach 2 million farmers with enhanced inputs and services, double the productivity and income of 500,000 smallholder farmers, and strengthen agribusiness market linkages. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | aBi Development has unveiled an ambitious strategic framework aimed at fostering climate-resilient, green, and inclusive agro-industrial growth in …
Read More »Museveni commits to fight money laundering
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | President Museveni has reaffirmed Uganda’s commitment to continue supporting regional & global initiatives aimed at building a safer and more transparent financial system. Museveni’s message delivered by the Prime Minister, Robina Nabbanja at the official opening of the 49th Eastern and Southern Africa Anti-Money …
Read More »Baby and Kids Expo East Africa set for May 9th–11th
Kiara Events Limited Announces the 3rd Edition of Baby and Kids Expo in Uganda Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s population is is estimated by Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) to be 45.9 million, with 44% under 14 years old. This is a huge segment of Uganda’s young population, …
Read More »New UWA Boss urged to fight human wildlife conflicts
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The new Executive Director of Uganda Wildlife Authority, Dr. James Musinguzi has been urged to ensure adequate handling of human-wildlife conflicts. The call was made by the outgoing UWA Executive Director, John Samuel Mwandah as he handed over the instruments of the office where …
Read More »Luwero Muslim district chairman refuses to attend impeachment hearing
Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ali Ndawula Ssekyanzi, the Luwero Muslim District Chairperson, has refused to attend his impeachment hearings over his opposition to the re-election of Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje as Mufti of Uganda. Luwero District Khadi, Sheikh Ramadhan Mulindwa Nsanja, summoned Ndawula to appear before the hearings scheduled for …
Read More »Burora, Anita Among fail to settle case out of court
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Herbert Anderson Burora, the former Deputy Resident City Commissioner (RCC) of Rubaga Division, and Speaker of Parliament Anita Annet Among have failed to settle the hate speech case out of court. This now paves the way for the case to go into a full …
Read More »NSSF Expo: Over 300,000 students benefit as 15th career edition kicks off
MUKONO, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Over 300,000 university students have benefited from the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) Career Expo, according to Managing Director Patrick Ayota. Ayota made the remarks at the launch of the 15th edition of the NSSF Career Expo on April 1, which was held at …
Read More »MPs reject DPP’s budget over poor case management
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Members of Parliament on the Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Committee have rejected the budget proposals of the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), citing inefficiency, political interference, and a failure to uphold professional standards. During a heated budget review session on Tuesday, …
Read More »Absa Bank Uganda appoints Moses Rutahigwa as Retail and Business Banking Director
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Absa Bank Uganda has appointed Moses Rutahigwa as Retail and Business Banking Director, effective 02 May 2025. With 17 years of extensive experience in the banking sector, Rutahigwa joins Absa from Standard Chartered Bank Botswana, where he served as Head of Wealth and Retail …
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