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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | More than 1,000 refugees have graduated from a digital skilling program.  The initiative led by the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance in partnership with the International Computer Driving Licence (ICDL) Africa, the Uganda Institute of Information and Communications Technology (UICT), Engage Consults Limited, …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) has closed factories belonging to Modern Agro Investments Limited and Namanve Tarpaulin Weaving Limited for producing and selling undersized tarpaulins. The operation followed a viral video on social media in which two men were seen measuring sheets …

Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni addressed the people of Teso with a firm message that the government cannot provide direct compensation for losses incurred during the war, but it can focus on restocking and rehabilitation for each affected family. His remarks came during a meeting with …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda’s Charity Cherop will be the country’s sole representative at the IAAF Silesia Diamond League, scheduled for today August 16 at the Kamila Skolimowska Memorial in Poland. Cherop, 18, will line up in the women’s 3,000m, facing a strong field that includes Kenya’s three-time Olympic …

‎Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Government has secured funding for the upgrade of the Lusalira-Nkonge-Lumegere-Ssembabule road to bituminous standard, a project idea conceived in 2018. ‎The cost 97Km (60 mile) road project from Lusalira town in Mubende to Sembabule in the southwestern region is estimated at 534.9 Billion Shillings …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Busingye Mary Karooro Okurut, who died aged 70, has been honored for leaving behind a literary works as part of Uganda’s literature. She has been described a great writer who inspired many female writers in Uganda. Mary Karooro Okurut founded FEMRITE – the non-governmental …

Alebtong, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Authorities in Alebtong District have instructed schools to close early as flash floods continues to ravage the district. The district has been receiving heavy rains which have resulted into flooding especially in places near river Moroto and other seasonal swamps across the district. So …

Don’t Embarrass Uganda Like Politicians Have Done Educationist urges learners not to fall in the footsteps of Ugandan politicians Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE) has launched a 700-beneficiary bursary intake with a call to learners to uphold good morals. Martha Muhwezi, the Executive …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | On Aug.15, Talkio Mobile, one of Uganda’s telecom innovators unveiled its new flagship service centre at Ntinda Complex, about 7KM from Kampala city centre, marking a major leap in its mission to transform the country’s communications landscape. Strategically located in one of Kampala’s busiest …

Kampala, Uganda | Julius Businge | Mandela Millers Ltd has been awarded the globally recognised FSSC 22000 Certification, marking a significant milestone for Uganda’s food processing and manufacturing sector, executives announced at an event held in Kampala on Aug.15. The certification, which integrates ISO 22000, ISO/TS 22002-1 and additional FSSC requirements, …