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Mukono, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Gender Labour and Social Development (MGLSD) has confirmed shortlisting 24 childcare homes at risk of closure in Mukono district. The arrangement is a pilot study aimed at closing several other illegal homes across the country. The list shall be issued after the …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda has committed to join the continental arrangement for a joint air transport market by the end of June. The commitment was made by Transport and Works State Minister Fred Byamukama on Monday at the opening of a meeting on the Single African Air …

Isingiro, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Government of Uganda and the World Food Program have launched the Self-Reliance Model that will kick start a journey of Refugee from dependence on food and cash support from donors to self-provision. The model launched today (Tuesday) in Oruchinga Refugee Settlement of Isingiro District …

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Uganda Manufacturers’ Association (UMA) and Kampala City Traders Association (KACITA) have warned about the severe economic implications of Alcoholic Control Bill 2023, arguing that millions of jobs are at risk. The Private Sector Foundation (PSFU) has also asked parliament to shift focus to …

Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The construction of the new entrance at Luwero Hospital has kicked off as administrators move to change the image of the facility. The facility was upgraded from Luwero Health Centre IV to Luwero Hospital in the 2019/20 financial year, as a strategy to improve health …

Wakiso, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Medical Research Council of Uganda/ Uganda Virus Research Institute has secured state-of-the-art solar equipment valued at about 11.5 billion Shillings thanks to the Medical Research Council of the UK and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. The equipment harvests solar energy during …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | France has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to investing significantly in Uganda’s socio-economic development. The commitment was made Tuesday when Minister of Foreign Affairs Gen. Odongo Jeje Abubakher hosted a meeting in Kampala with Xavier Sticker, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of France to …

    Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  The Ministry of Health of Uganda today received a donation of IT equipment valued at €62,000 to bolster its disease surveillance capabilities. This initiative was coordinated by the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and funded through the European Union (EU) and the …

Transfers are healthy for the good performance of the organization Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Brig James Kaija has been appointed the new Chief Staff Officer of Operation Wealth Creation. Brig Kaija, who has been serving as UPDF Defence Attaché to the United Kingdom, takes over office from Brig Akiiki …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has extended the dates for transition examinations which are organised to give a chance to candidates to sit for the examination under the old curriculum. The special examination was intended for learners impacted by the transition, encompassing those who …