NEWS

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Political, civil and cultural leaders in West Nile, Acholi and Lango regions have tasked the government to improve electricity coverage as a way of promoting a conducive investment environment. West Nile region currently has 7.5 megawatts of hydroelectricity, which can only manage small scale industries …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | There is an upsurge of malaria cases in Mbale district. A surge in cases has been registered in the sub-counties of Lukhonjye, Busoba, Busiu and Bumbobi, Bukyiende and Nyondo between the months of April and July. Malaria was the leading cause of hospital visits at …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Busia Municipal council authority has installed solar security lights in the town in a drive aimed at reducing crime. The lights have been installed along with areas that have been rendered dangerous. The Municipal Council said they want to reduce the rampant cases of theft, …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A meeting between Education Minister Janet Museveni and executives of public universities will not take place as planned this weekend. The meeting had been organized to discuss the interminable salary enhancement woes of staff in public universities. The minister had sent out an invitation early …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Construction of the new Buvuma ferry at Port bell is nearing completion, according to the project engineer Ismail Kyazze. The engineer says that they have so far assembled over 80 percent of the expected works on the vessel, which will navigate a route from Kiyindi …

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kampala Capital City Authority-KCCA has procured new equipment for routine and periodical maintenance of city roads. The equipment purchased includes five jumper compactors, five asphalt pavement cutters, three pedestrian rollers, five tractors with trailers and a road marking machine which is still in transit. …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Up to 14 cross-cutting issues have been identified as the fourth national priority pillars of the third phase of the National Development Plan – NDP III. The first three pillars advocate for the promotion of inclusive development and sustainability of economic progress of the country …

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The US Ambassador to Uganda Deborah Malac has presided over the swearing-in ceremony of 46 United States Peace Corps Volunteers (PCVs). This newest group of 21 health and 25 agribusiness volunteers brings the total number of Peace Corps Volunteers currently serving in Uganda …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Bombo General Military Hospital is overwhelmed by the number of civilians, who drain the facility’s stock forcing the army to refer its officers to private facilities. The Hospital’s Director Col. Dr Ronald Nangamba says that 80 per cent of the patients attended at Bombo are …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Companies and persons using public money and resources will not be allowed to employ foreign nationals should the National Local Content Bill 2019 pass in its current form. The bill, which is before the Finance Committee of parliament, seeks to impose local content obligations on …