KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) has donated six drones to the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) to enhance conservation efforts in the East African country. Nwanneakolam Vwede-Obahor, the UNDP representative to Uganda, on Tuesday handed over the unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) to Tom Butime, Uganda’s …
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KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | Uganda’s Electoral Commission (EC) on Wednesday released a revised electoral roadmap announcing the date for the 2026 presidential and parliamentary elections. The nominations for presidential and parliamentary elections will be conducted between Sept. 17 and Oct. 3, 2025, said Justice Simon Byabakama, chairperson of the …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Utilities, Wildlife, and Standards Court has fined seven Chinese nationals 217 million shillings for drilling the Lwera Wetland. On Wednesday, the Court sitting in Makindye presided over by Chief Magistrate Gladys Kamasanyu ordered each of the seven to pay 31 million shillings or serve …
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Paris, France | THE INDEPENDENT | Just hours before the athletics programme starts at the Paris Olympic Games, Uganda’s stars have got a huge psychological boost that should turn them into instant millionaires. Minister of State for Sports Peter Ogwang today announced hefty cash prizes for medal winners when he …
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KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | Transitional President of Gabon Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema is scheduled to start his three-day official visit to Uganda Thursday, Ugandan officials announced Wednesday. Nguema will meet his Ugandan counterpart Yoweri Museveni to deepen the ties between the two countries, Henry Okello Oryem, Uganda’s minister of …
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Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s first e-Mobility Expo and Kiira Vehicle Plant (KVP) Open House is set for Friday 16th August 2024 at the Kiira Vehicle Plant in Jinja. Held under the theme “The Future is Green; The Future is Now”, the first-of-its-kind event organised by Kiira Motors Corporation …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Leading constitutional and human rights lawyers have launched scathing attacks on the Judiciary and the Chief Justice, Alfonse Chigamoy Owiny–Dollo, as they demand the rule of law and constitutionalism. Dr. Busingye Kabumba, Dr. Adrian Juuko, and George Musisi say the Judiciary, and particularly the Chief …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A section of traders in Kampala on Wednesday closed their shops, demanding a meeting with President Museveni. The strike comes after Museveni called off a planned meeting on Tuesday with the traders, who are protesting against EFRIS and high taxes. EFRIS involves the use of …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Government has hailed Uganda National Lottery as a constructive and responsible means of giving back to the community, as it benefits citizens, across all social classes. Prime Minister of Uganda Robinah Nabbanja, Finance Minister Matia Kasaija, Security Minister Jim Muhwezi together with Deputy Speaker of Parliament …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandan Gorilla Conservationist, Dr. Gladys Kalema is one of the winners of this year’s People, Environment. Achievements (P.E.A) Awards. The 14th edition of the awards recognized individual for their tireless and inspiring efforts to flip the script and demonstrate that sustainable business is good for …
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The Independent Uganda: You get the Truth we Pay the Price
