Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The NCBA Uganda Junior Golf Series has officially launched its third season, uniting young golfers from across the country with a renewed mission to nurture the next generation of champions. Now firmly established as a key fixture on Uganda’s junior sports calendar, the series …
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KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda on Wednesday welcomed the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) hearing of evidence against rebel leader Joseph Kony but said real justice will only come when he is arrested and tried. Henry Oryem Okello, Uganda’s state minister for foreign affairs in charge of international cooperation, told …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Government can now borrow up to US$99.6 million to finance the proposed Resilient Livestock Value Chain Project (ReLiV) in 55 districts. The loan, approved by Parliament, will be borrowed from the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). The Minister of State for Finance, Planning …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Committee on Public Accounts (Central Government) has drawn the attention of legislators to exaggerated costs of government-funded infrastructure projects. In its report on the Auditor General’s findings for the 2023-2024 financial year, PAC systematically breaks down how taxpayers are paying up to three …
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Kampala, Uganada | THE INDEPENDENT | Political leaders in the local government sphere are set for a pay rise beginning in the 2026/27 financial year following a directive by President Yoweri Museveni. The Minister of Local Government, Raphael Magyezi, announced the development while presenting a statement before Parliament on Tuesday, …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Speaker Anita Among urged member states of the Asian-African Legal Consultative Organisation (AALCO) to anchor their work on promoting inclusivity in global governance. Among, who was delivering President Yoweri Museveni’s message at the opening ceremony of the 63rd Annual Session of AALCO held at …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) Ltd., together with its Tier One Contractor for Pipeline (PPL) construction and Above Ground Installations (AGI), China Petroleum Pipeline Ltd. (CPP), has officially launched a scholarship program to support gifted but underprivileged engineering students in Uganda. The …
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EACOP deepens commitment to gender equality with campaign againt gender based violence and sexual reproductive health risks Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) has launched a campaign to prevent Gender-Based Violence and Harassment (GBVH) and address Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRHR) risks, …
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KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Government representatives, legal experts, and diplomats from 49 member states of the Asian-African Legal Consultative Organization (AALCO) convened Monday in Uganda for the body’s 63rd annual session to advance cooperation on key legal and international issues. In a speech delivered on his behalf by Ugandan …
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Inaugural Thanksgiving Dinner Announced Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In a poignant tribute that blended grief, gratitude, and inspiration, the advertising community gathered at Fireworks Advertising on Friday, September 5, 2025, to honour the late Frank Muthusi, a visionary leader, whose impact on Uganda’s creative industry continues to resonate. …
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