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 …
Read More »President Museveni opposes direct taxes on manufacturers
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has warned government agencies in charge of taxation from imposing direct taxes on large scale manufacturers. This, Museveni said, discourages investment. Speaking at Hariss International, the producers of Riham products, at their factory in Kawempe, Museveni said he doesn’t want …
Read More »Construction of the source of River Nile pier starts
Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Tourism has commissioned rehabilitation works at the Source of River Nile in Jinja City. Doreen Katusiime, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Tourism on Thursday handed over part of the tourism site to Excel Construction Limited who have been contracted …
Read More »UBTEB takes over assessment of accounting technicians diploma
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Business and Technical Examinations Board (UBTEB) is set to oversee the assessment of the Accounting Technicians Diploma (ATD), a role previously played by the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU). Dr. Derick Nkajja, CEO of ICPAU announced the development …
Read More »Terrorism: Judge convicts seven ADF supporters
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The International Crimes Division of the High Court has found seven out of the twelve people who were arrested for terrorism shortly after the murder of former Buyende District Police Commander, Muhammad Kirumira, guilty. Jamil Muwonge, Ibrahim Kavuma, Uthman Mugoya, Luutu Kimuli, Juma …
Read More »UHRC summons MP Olanya over Balaalo hate speech
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Human Rights Commission -UHRC has summoned Kilak South Member of Parliament Gilbert Olanya for alleged hateful speech intended to incite violence against the Balaalo community in the Acholi Sub-region. In a video that went viral more than a week back, Olanya while …
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