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  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Golfers and Rotarians aim to raise $10,000 (sh37 million) in the annual Rotary Golf Tournament due on November 24 at the Uganda Golf Club- Kitante The tournament was officially launched today by the District Governor 9213 Edward Kakembo Nsubuga together with district members …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Jubilee Health Insurance has today launched its wellness program dubbed Maisha Fiti in the Ugandan market. This marks a significant step towards the company’s commitment to promote the physical and mental well-being of its customers. Maisha Fiti will empower customers to take charge of their …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | TotalEnergies SE has highlighted Uganda’s Tilenga project in the Albertine among its key assets for growth globally. The company already commenced drilling in Bulisa and Nwoya districts. TotalEnergies will concentrate efforts on developing its portfolio of high-return oil projects in Brazil, Gulf of Mexico, Iraq …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Civil works at the first construction camp for the East Africa Crude Oil Pipeline Project in Uganda are almost complete. A worker at the site told URN that he was happy that the project was finally about to take off after years of waiting. To …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The international rights organization Human Rights Watch (HRW) has described the new digital number plates that were recently rolled out by the Ministry of Works and Transport and the Ministry of Security as another intrusive measure by the government against its citizens. In a …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Court of Appeal has dismissed an election petition filed by Samson Lokeris, the former Dodoth East Constituency Member of Parliament against his rival and winner Emmanuel Komol. The appeal was dismissed Tuesday by a panel of three Court of Appeal Justices—Geoffrey Kiryabwire, Oscar Kihika, …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Moroto has registered a 300 percent increase in the number of Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) candidates at the only school in the district offering exams at this level,  Moroto High School. The other three secondary schools –  Nadiket Seminary, Apostle of Jesus, …

Hoima, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANGWATSA | The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project is making remarkable progress, with construction activities advancing steadily and a steadfast commitment to minimizing its social, economic, and environmental impact. The crude oil project traverses 171 villages across 10 districts of Kabaale, Hoima, Kikuube, Kakumiro, …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) has defended the registration of a branch in neighboring Kenya. A statement by the Company on Monday explained that it had to comply with regulations regarding the importation of petroleum products. “A certificate of incorporation issued in a country …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has joined other government agencies in a new initiative to fight cross-border crime, amidst increasing cases of smuggling. Over the last week, the agency’s border and enforcement personnel have netted various items from suspected smugglers through the eastern, western, and …