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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, …

The revitalization of “Obuntu Bulamu,” spearheaded by the Nabagereka Development Foundation and supported by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), has brought together cultural institutions from Buganda, Acholi, Jopadhola, Alur, Bunyoro, and Busoga, as well as religious organizations. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandans from all walks of life …

Govt Laboratory Records 967 Poisoning Cases in Nine Months Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government analytical laboratory in Wandegeya recorded 967 poisoning cases in 3,868 samples that were analyzed in the last nine months. Addressing journalists at Naguru Police Headquarters, Simon Mundeyi, the Internal Affairs Ministry Spokesperson, said there’s …

Mbarara, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A team of 400 surgeons, anesthetists, nurses, radiologists, administrators, and was flagged off over the weekend for the Ankole Sub-Region surgical camp. Dr Moses Galukande, the president of the surgeons, mentioned that they estimate they will conduct 2,500 procedures in 25 health center IVs …

Kampala, Uganda | CHRISTOPHER KISEKKA | The Amanya Mushega-led Education Policy Review Commission is on track to submit its final report by December, concluding four years of work aimed at reshaping Uganda’s education and sports sectors. Col (Rtd) Nuwe Amanya Mushega confirmed the development  last week, the commission conducted its final …

Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Bugisu Cooperative Union (BCU) is demanding additional compensation from the government for 619 acres of land currently occupied by Mbale Industrial Park. BCU owned over 800 acres of land in Doho, Industrial City Division, Mbale City, but 619 acres were sold to the government in …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Railways Corporation has suspended the only passenger train service in the country, due to safety concerns regarding the line from Kampala to Namanve. The decision came after the URC technical team considered a dangerous situation at the Mbuya-Kinawataka stretch where water from the …