Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Over 70 exhibitors have attended a briefing session ahead of the much awaited 3rd Edition of the Baby and Kids Expo East Africa, scheduled to take place from May 9th to 11th, 2025. Kiara Events Limited hosted the Exhibitor Briefing on Wednesday ahead of the …
Read More »Brig Gen Ssemwanga: UPDF not leaving Somalia soon
Mogadishu, Somalia | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) contingent in Somalia will not be withdrawn soon because they still need to support the Somalia National Army (SNA) and the government to fight Al-Shabaab terrorists, according to Brig Gen Joseph Musoke Ssemwanga. Brig Ssemwanga, who was meeting …
Read More »Gen Katumba Wamala calls for increased focus on boda-boda insurance
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Works and Transport has urged government departments to lead the way by insuring their assets, not only to reduce risk but to propel insurance penetration in Uganda. The minister, Gen Edward Katumba Wamala, says his ministry has most of its assets …
Read More »MUHOOZI: We captured Eddie Mutwe like a grasshopper
CDF Gen Muhoozi confirms detaining Bobi Wine’s bodyguard Eddie Mutwe Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has confirmed that he is detaining Eddie Mutwe, a renowned personal bodyguard of National Unity Platform President Robert Kyagulanyi alias Bobi Wine. Gen Muhoozi through his …
Read More »MAAIF launches training program to boost coffee growing in Acholi
GULU, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) in partnership with the Operation Wealth Creation has embarked on a capacity building initiative aimed at enhancing coffee production in the Acholi Sub-region. The program which commenced on Tuesday in Gulu city, Pader and Lamwo …
Read More »Reduction of electricity tariffs slows energy inflation
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The recent changes in electricity prices have had an immediate impact on the country’s energy sector inflation, as increased pressure is registered in other sectors. According to new figures from the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS), Uganda’s headline inflation in April 2025 nudged up …
Read More »Bishop launches resource centre for visually impaired students at Iganga Girls SS
Iganga, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Concerns over inclusive education in Iganga District have been addressed following the launch of a state-of-the-art ICT resource centre for visually impaired learners at Iganga Girls Secondary School, Buwoya Village. The facility, funded by the MTN Foundation in partnership with Sense International, was officially …
Read More »Hoima residents set to receive 10,000 land titles in World Bank funded project
Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development is set to avail 10,000 land titles to Hoima residents at a reduced cost to combat the escalating land-grabbing cases in the district. The project that is funded by the World Bank will benefit residents in …
Read More »Busoga University gets shs3.7 billion for renovation
IGANGA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Education and Sports has released 3.7 billion Shillings towards the refurbishment of Busoga University in Iganga District, marking a critical step in efforts to revive the institution. Busoga University’s provisional license was revoked in 2016 following investigations that uncovered irregularities, including the …
Read More »LUBOWA: 12 soldiers, SFC officer face charges after police station attack
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Lt Samson Amo, from the Special Forces Command (SFC), and 12 other UPDF soldiers are facing charges of aggravated robbery and assault after they raided Lubowa Police Station Wednesday afternoon. The Kampala Metropolitan South regional police headquarters has opened a case against Lt Amo …
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