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Catholic Church calls for united action against climate change

Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Catholic Church has renewed its call for collective global action against climate change, urging political leaders and citizens alike to urgently take responsibility for environmental protection. The appeal was made by Cardinal Peter Kodwo Appiah Turkson, Chancellor of the Pontifical Academy of Sciences …

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Why contracting in local currency is vital

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government has finally embarked on the enforcement of the directive that compels public contracting entities to stop conducting public procurement and payment in foreign currencies. The directive exempts foreign missions that are allowed to use the currencies in the countries in which they …

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Uganda told to rethink corruption fight

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As Africa marked the anti-corruption fight day, Uganda was urged to reconsider her own way of dealing with the vice, if a headway is to be made, since the institutions are in place. This is because, despite the several efforts the country has put …

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FAO chief urges Uganda to include physical planning in PDM

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), Director-General, Dr. Qu Dongyu, has called on Uganda to integrate physical and spatial planning into the implementation of the Parish Development Model (PDM). He warns that without proper land use design, infrastructure layout, and zoning, long-term rural transformation …

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At least 42,000 unclaimed passports risk being burnt

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At least 42000 unclaimed passports risk being burnt by the Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration (DCIC) at the Ministry of Internal Affairs. DCIC records show many Ugandans apply for passports, but they don’t pick them up even when they send them reminder messages. Simon …

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Over 200 suspected criminals arrested in KMP operation

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | 226 suspected members of criminal gangs that have been terrorising various parts of the Kampala Metropolitan Area have been arrested in three-day separate operations. The suspects, mostly youths aged 15-25, have been apprehended in ongoing joint operations between the police and UPDF in various …

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Supreme Court pays tribute to Justice Kanyeihamba

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Special Supreme Court on Wednesday held a special session pay tribute to the Late Hon. Justice George Wilson Kanyeihamba, retired Justice of the Supreme Court. Justice Kanyeihamba, who passed away on July 14, at the age of 85 was a Justice of the …

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Who will claim the Stanbic Bank schools 10th NSC crown?

Meet the 8 Finalists of the Stanbic Nationals Championship 10th Edition Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Eight outstanding schools from across Uganda are already gearing up for the grand finale of the Stanbic National Schools Championship (NSC) 2025, known as the “Battle of Champions,” which is set for 29th …

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