NEWS ANALYSIS | THE INDEPENDENT | A looming sewage management crisis threatens to overshadow growing sanitation facilities in rapidly developing townships and urban regions in Uganda. This challenge is shared by many living in urban areas, including Mary Mukasa from Mukono, who grapples with the management of her septic …
Read More »Aceng says no employer contributions in new national health insurance proposals
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Health (MOH) has revealed that a new draft bill to introduce the National Health Insurance Scheme will be re-tabled before cabinet in the next two weeks, revealing that it will be mandatory for all adult Ugandans to pay. Speaking during the …
Read More »Uganda registers decline in Democratic Index
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Security and Governance Program report has revealed that Uganda registered a decline in Democratic Index and failed to hit the required target which indicates a deterioration in its international ranking. This was revealed at the launch of the performance review in Kampala. The …
Read More »Machetes: Details emerge on men in viral video
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Men captured in a viral video with machetes on their waists have been identified. They are Sukura Onganyi and Derrick Kamira. The video was recorded minutes after a patrol team commanded by Sgt Joshua Isabirye stopped three men who attempted to avoid arrest. According to …
Read More »UNRA ordered to pay Sh31.4b for damages to Parambot Breweries
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Court of Appeal has upheld a High Court decision ordering the Uganda National Roads Authority-UNRA to pay sh31.4 billion to Parambot Breweries and Distillers for damages caused to their premises and equipment during the construction of Gayaza-Zirobwe road in 2012. In a unanimous …
Read More »Renewable energy business accelerator dialogue boosts Ugandan SMEs
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In an effort to boost Uganda’s renewable energy sector, key stakeholders have met at a Renewable Energy Business Accelerator Dialogue to address critical issues surrounding Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the renewable energy industry. The initiative, organized by Belli Advisory and supported by …
Read More »Airtel Uganda provides special platform for Busoga Kingdom Royal wedding
Airtel Uganda extends Support to Busoga Kingdom to Aid the Preparation of the Upcoming Royal Wedding Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Airtel Uganda, Uganda’s first 5G Network has today announced its support for the Busoga Kingdom in aiding the preparation of the upcoming royal wedding of the Kyabazinga of …
Read More »Uganda Waragi brands winners again at the 2023 Monde Selection Gold Quality Awards
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | For the second consecutive year, all three Uganda Waragi brands – Premium, Pineapple and Coconut – have won Gold Awards in the prestigious 2023 Monde Selection International Quality Awards. This brings the overall number of quality awards won by the brand to …
Read More »New bill to enforce minimum energy performance standards
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development has said it has adjusted the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Bill that will be ready to be presented to Parliament soon. The Ministry first drafted the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Bill in 2014 but it hit a …
Read More »Govt rescues NTC students, clears arrears with Kyambogo
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Education and Sports has intervened to alleviate the financial burden faced by five National Teacher Colleges (NTCs), resulting in relief for students eager to obtain their academic documents. Professor Eli Katunguka, the Vice-Chancellor of Kyambogo University, confirmed this development, revealing …
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