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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Kampala Labour Court has ruled in favor of John Mayende, the former Director and Head of Department at the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS), ordering his immediate reinstatement after he was unlawfully dismissed by the UBOS Board of Directors. The court’s decision, delivered on …

To ensure a swift transition in leadership, the President has directed the Public Service Commission to advertise the positions of Executive Director, Deputy Executive Director, and Director of Public Health, with a goal of appointing new officials within three months. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT & URN | President Yoweri …

Govt defends First Son Muhoozi’s political statements Kampala, Uganda | INDEPENDENT, URN & PARLIAMENT WATCH UGANDA  | The government has defended the Chief of Defense Forces of the UPDF Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba’s right to make political statements. Over the weekend, Muhoozi made several political comments using his X page. In one …

Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT & URN  |  A section of elders from the three tsinda (descendant groups) of Mwambu, Mubuya and Wanale that constitute the Bamasaaba cultural institution in Uganda have signed a petition against suspected moves to unilaterally amend the institution’s name from Inzu ya Masaaba (IYM) to the …

Moroto, Uganda | URN | Moroto Municipality leaders are gearing up for preparations to welcome the city status. Recently, Finance Minister Matia Kasaija announced the plans to elevate five more regional towns to city status effective 1st July 2025. The towns include Moroto, Kabale, Entebbe, Nakasongola and Wakiso. These will add …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Tourism Thematic Conference 2024 has underscored the urgent need for collective action to boost Uganda’s tourism industry, highlighting both challenges and opportunities for growth. Held at the end of last week, the conference attracted key speakers, including Amos Wekesa, Founder and CEO of Great …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Since its inception in 1991, the International Gorilla Conservation Programme (IGCP), a coalition comprising Conservation International, Fauna & Flora, and WWF, has achieved significant milestones in mountain gorilla conservation, overcoming numerous challenges along the way. In a report released on 23rd September, 2024 to mark …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Dr. Kedrace Turyagyenda has officially taken over as the Ministry of Education and Sports Permanent Secretary, following her recent appointment. The First Lady of Uganda and the Minister for Education and Sports, Janet Museveni, congratulated Dr. Turyagyenda on her new role, expressing confidence in …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU) recently (Sept.16) announced the results of the August 2024 Certified Public Accountants (CPA(U)) examinations, revealing a slight drop in the overall pass rate compared to last year. The exams, which took place from 19 to 23 …

Uganda’s coffee exports to China soar on account of quality beans KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua & The Independent | Uganda’s coffee exports to China surged fivefold in August compared to the previous month, according to a report by the Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA). The UCDA’s latest report, released Monday, …