Uganda wins best organizer award at the China International Tourism Industry Expo (CITIE) 2024 Beijing, China | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ugandan Consulate in Guangzhou shone brightly, receiving an accolade today as the Best Organizer at the 2024 China International Tourism Industry Expo (CITIE) in Guangzhou, China. The Ugandan Embassy in …
Read More »Kilembe Mines receives shs3 billion for renovations
Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kilembe Mines Limited-KML has received Three billion Shillings from the government for the rehabilitation of major infrastructure. The money will be used to rehabilitate major roads leading to the mines and the offices, renovate an office block, work on a transmission line to Kilembe Secondary …
Read More »VetWealth SACCO AGM set for Saturday September 21 at Makerere
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The 2024 Veterinary Wealth Sacco Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held next Saturday, September 21 at Media hall, COVAB, Makerere University from 9am. The theme this year is “Empowering the Vets to unlock their full potential through financial inclusion.” The general secretary Uganda …
Read More »Prof. Suruma tips on mishandling of PDM, oil revenue
Prof. Suruma wants oil revenue used for social protection, similar to Gadaffi style Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Senior Presidential Advisor Prof. Ezra Suruma has advised the government to review the Parish Development model which, he describes as a good but mishandled project. The former Minister of Finance, Planning and …
Read More »Ugandan CEOs urged to lead sustainably for a better future
Kampala, | THE INDEPENDENT | Leaders of Ugandan corporate entities have been urged to take bold steps in leadership, to guide their organisations towards sustainable success. This call was made to Ugandan CEOs and top managers attending the 15 th Annual CEO Forum, which was held today at Mestil Hotel …
Read More »Multi-million abattoir lies idle in Maracha
Maracha, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A multi-million slaughter house in Oleba Town council Maracha district has remained idle nearly eight years after construction. The facility which is located in Arua cell, Central ward was constructed during 2016/2017 financial year at over 30 million shillings under the then former greater Oleba …
Read More »Rebecca Cheptegei laid to rest in home village
KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | Ugandan Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei, who died after allegedly being set on fire by her former boyfriend in Kenya, was laid to rest at her ancestral home in Bukwo in eastern Uganda on Saturday. Cheptegei, who finished 44th in the women’s marathon at the 2024 Paris …
Read More »JOBS: Germany welcomes thousands of Kenyans in labour deal
Berlin, Germany | BBC AFRICA | Berlin has agreed to allow skilled and semi-skilled Kenyan workers into Germany in a controlled and targeted labour migration deal. Kenya is struggling with increasing difficulties in providing work and sufficient income for its young professionals, while Germany is facing a shortage of skilled …
Read More »Corporate companies urged to support people with disabilities
Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Rukia Nakadama Isanga, the third deputy prime minister and minister without portfolio, has called on corporate companies in Uganda to step up their support for people with disabilities. She made this appeal on Sept.13 during a handover ceremony of wheelchairs for children with disabilities at …
Read More »MTN Foundation opens inclusive tech hub
Kampala, Uganda | Patricia Akankwatsa | MTN Foundation, the corporate social responsibility arm of MTN Uganda, has partnered with Tunaweza Foundation to launch an inclusive technology hub for persons living with different abilities. The hub, equipped with 10 computers, free internet connection for a year, and backup computer power valued at …
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