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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Industrial Division of the High Court has ordered, Yalelo Uganda Limited, an aquaculture company to pay its former commercial director, Martin Kasasira at least Shillings 176 million for unlawful and unfair dismissal. In a decision by Judge Anthony Wabwire Musana, with a panel …

Maracha, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Maracha Town Council is still struggling to maintain proper waste management disposal. The area with poor waste management disposal methods is Nyadri market which is also the main local revenue source for the town council and the district. The market attracts general merchandise and buyers …

Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Water and Environment has  handed over a solar powered Water Supply System to Katholhu Parish, Nyakiyumbu sub –county, Kasese district. The solar powered water project worth over 400 million Shillings will serve over 3,000 people in communities of Katholhu, Bwengo, Kitaturwa and …

  Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Inzu Ya Masaba, the Bamasaba Cultural Institution is set to conduct a major fundraising drive aimed at raising over one billion shillings to procure radio equipment and establish a radio station. This announcement was made by Charles Walimbwa, the Prime Minister of Inzu …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Optimism is growing at the Ministry of Education and Sports headquarters at Embassy House that  funding of up to UGX 840 billion for its flagship education project will be secured from the World Bank. Sources tell our reporter that these funds, part of the …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL) under its vast beer portfolio ushered in the festive season with the launch of its “Buckets of Cheer” campaign, a heartwarming initiative designed to bring people together, spread joy, and create memorable celebrations across Uganda during this special time of …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda National Under-17 team, the Uganda Cubs, will take on Somalia today in the semi-final of the TotalEnergies CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) CECAFA qualifiers, taking place in Uganda. This semi-final clash is a repeat of the 2022 CECAFA U-17 semi-final, where …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Minister of Gender, Labour and Social Development has warned artistes against using foul language or risk being banned. Speaking to journalists at the Uganda Media Centre on Monday, Betty Amongi, said her ministry will not look away when artistes are using obscene language that …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) has raised concerns over inadequate funding that hinders its operational activities and compromises its mandate. Speaking during a meeting with the Parliamentary Committee on Trade, Industry, and Tourism at the UNBS headquarters in Mbalwa, Bweyogerere, Deus Mubangizi, the …

Nebbi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As the Christmas celebrations draw near, traders in Nebbi District are counting losses due to a low turnout of buyers, which they attribute to poor harvests and financial strain among farmers. Traditionally, the festive season boosts sales, but this year, many traders are experiencing …