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  Study shows African nations account for 64 percent of the Top 50 most admired countries, with South Africa, Nigeria, the United States, China, and Kenya topping the list. SPECIAL REPORT  | THE INDEPENDENT | Most African consumers have no loyalty to African brands, though a good number say they …

Namutumba, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  The urbanization state minister Persis Namuganza, who also serves as the Bukono constituency Member of Parliament, has called for a police investigation into the individuals who received Emyoga funds meant for journalists in Namutumba district. Namuganza made this request during the belated Press Freedom …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Private school proprietors have expressed concerns about registering learners on the Education Management Information System (EMIS) due to fears of data misuse. Lawrence Kulumba from Boston High School in Entebbe states that many private school owners fear the government might misuse the data collected for …

Mbarara, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Mbarara City traders are expressing their discontent with the City Council’s proposal to close certain streets during the upcoming 2024 City Festival. The festival, which is the second edition of the two-day City Trade, Music, and Art event, is scheduled for June 21st and 22nd …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At least eight out of 32 National Unity Platform (NUP) supporters facing trial in the General Court Martial in Makindye failed to appear in court on Monday due to the contagious ‘red eye’ disease. The accused are charged with unlawful possession of explosive devices. On …

Mukono, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Unity Platform (NUP) members in Mukono have outlined seven activities for their party tour on Tuesday within the district. According to the party’s nationwide mobilization tour schedule, Robert Kyagulanyi, the party president, along with other top party officials, will visit Mukono district tomorrow. Despite …

Wakiso, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Women have another cause to smile as the World Bank moves to facilitate those in business to help them leap to another level. The US $ 217 million (about Ug shs 900billion) five-year GROW Project will among other things skill women engaged in business before …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Executive Director of the Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI), Prof. Pontiano Kaleebu, has urged vaccine manufacturers to disclose the side effects of the vaccines to the public. Kaleebu believes this is one of the avenues that can be exploited to offer transparency which is …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Total Energies EP Uganda has revealed that its youth inclusion and education initiatives have benefited up to 3,000 youths in Uganda since their rollout ten years ago. This announcement was made by Philippe Groueix, the company’s General Manager, during a ceremony in Kampala commemorating the …

Pakwach, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) has started clearing the floating vegetation that is threatening the Pakwach Bridge on River Nile. Over the past few months, a massive cluster of floating papyrus vegetation has accumulated near the bridge posing a threat to the structure that …