Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The second National Children’s Parliament has proposed agricultural development and sensitisation as a strategy to address the hunger and malnutrition crisis in the country. The Children’s Parliament sat on Friday, 26 July 2024, at Parliament House under the theme “A call to end child hunger …
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The Norwegian flag was raised in Uganda in 2005 KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | Norway has officially closed its embassy in Uganda, marking the end of 19 years of diplomatic presence in the east African country. The embassy posted on its official handle on X, formerly Twitter, Friday, saying that the …
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ELP Scholars Urged To Drive The Future Through Innovation And Technology Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A week-long transformative training and mentorship programme at the inugural Equity Bank innovation hub has concluded on a high, with 40 exceptional university students showcasing newly acquired skills. The students delved into the intricacies of app …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | CFAO Mobility Uganda has unveiled the latest addition to the Toyota Land Cruiser family, the All-New Land Cruiser Prado “250 series”. According to a statment from CFAO, “This model, which marks a significant milestone in the evolution of the iconic Land Cruiser, is designed …
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Kagadi, Uganda | THE IDENDEPENDENT | Security officials in Kagadi have destroyed more than 20 acres of crops planted in various wetlands in the district. The crops that were destroyed on Wednesday included maize, Cabbages, sugarcane plantations, rice, yams and beans among others. The operation was headed by Lilian Ruteraho, the …
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Mbarara, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The organizing committee of the Ankole Football Tournament has suspended two officials for alleged match-fixing. The two officials are Nuwasiima Alonso the Team leader and mobilizer of the Sheema District organizing Committee and Mushabe Osborn the Chief Mobiliser Ibanda District committee. According to a …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has reiterated government’s stance on evicting individuals encroaching on wetlands across the country. Nabbanja emphasized that the government will continue to take action against those exploiting wetlands for their businesses. Nabbanja was speaking at the launch of the Green …
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Nairobi, Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda and Kenya have embarked on the implementation of a 30-year-old petroleum importation plan that would see products moved by pipeline from Eldoret to Kampala. The Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, Ruth Nankabirwa, and other officials have been meeting their counterparts in Kenya …
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Vice Chancellors meet in Gulu, move to strengthen visibility of members forum Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ahead of re-opening the Makerere University Main Building, the University Council Thursday had a guided tour by the contractor. Fire gutted the historic building in September 2020. The mystery fire according to a …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court has granted bail of 5 million shillings to former Rubaga Division Resident Deputy City Commissioner Herbert Anderson Burora. Burora on Thursday appeared before Chief Magistrate Ronald Kayizzi, facing six charges of hate speech and spreading malicious communication. After a …
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The Independent Uganda: You get the Truth we Pay the Price
