Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Researchers at the Economic Policy Research Center (EPRC) have found that a new model known as P.O.W.E.R. can help reduce and redistribute the burden of unpaid care work traditionally borne by women. Speaking at the launch of these findings, Prof Florence Muhanguzi a lecturer …
Read More »Allen Kagina reaffirms UNRA’s commitment to adhering to ESG standards
Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Allen Kagina, the executive director of the Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA), reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to implementing Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards in line with the IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards, recently adopted by Uganda. She delivered this message while officially opening the 29th …
Read More »Moore of the same on Day 2 at the Uganda Golf Open
Zambian ace Moore maintains firm grip on leaderboard, 11 Ugandan pros make cut at Uganda Open 🟢 DAY 2 Uganda Pro Golf Open leader board⛳️🏌️ 1⃣ Moore 🇿🇲 64 73 -5 2⃣ Madoya 🇰🇪 66 76 0 3⃣ Celestin 🇷🇼 70 73 +1 4⃣ Ndayisenga 🇷🇼 75 68 +1 ✳ …
Read More »EC Byabakama asks police to enforce election malpractices laws
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Justice Simon Byabakama, the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, has condemned widespread election malpractices and the commercialization of politics, citing them as serious threats to Uganda’s democracy. Speaking at a gathering of Senior Investigators and Prosecutors at the CID Headquarters in Kibuli, alongside the …
Read More »Vivo Energy Uganda ‘Fuelling Hope’ with nationwide blood donation drive
Vivo Energy Uganda champions lifesaving cause in the ‘Fueling Hope” nationwide Blood Donation Drive. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Vivo Energy Uganda have partnered with the Uganda Blood Transfusion Services (UBTS) to fuel a nationwide blood donation drive starting this month. It has been dubbed “Fuelling Hope”. This initiative aims to …
Read More »Minister Okello delivers statement to 2nd Indonesia-Africa forum
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Minister of State for International Cooperation Henry Oryem Okello represented HE the President at the Second Indonesia-Africa Forum (IAF) II in Nusa Dua, Badung, Bali from 1-3 September 2024. In his statement delivered on behalf of H.E. President Yoweri Museveni, as Chair of the Non-Aligned …
Read More »IGP Byakagaba asks police to uphold human rights
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police investigators and prosecutors have been urged to uphold professionalism, integrity, and human rights in their duties. This call was made by the Inspector General of Police, Abbas Byakagaba, amidst growing concerns about human rights violations, particularly regarding the police’s handling of protests and opposition …
Read More »The truth behind coffee farmer registration
What Ugandans need to know before jumping onto coffee COMMENT | Gertrude Kamya Othieno | Uganda is at a critical point where the lack of clear and credible communication from the government is fuelling public distrust. Too many citizens feel excluded from key decisions, leading to confusion, incomplete information, and dangerous …
Read More »Kagina warns that Uganda’s future at risk due to environment destruction
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Allen Kagina, the Executive Director of the Uganda National Roads Authority has challenged the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) to stop the continued degradation of wetlands and other environmentally sensitive resources. Kagina cited the giveaway of waterfronts and beaches around Lake Victoria for the …
Read More »Recount ordered after leaders raise concern over inflated pupil numbers in Jinja UPE schools
Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Jinja district’s Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), Lilian Nakamate has announced that the Ministry of Education has ordered a recount of all students in both UPE and Universal Secondary Education (USE) schools. This recount, to be coordinated by GISOs and DISOs, aims to eliminate inflated …
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