Mbarara, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The construction of the Kakyeka War Memorial Stadium has encountered setbacks due to the missing land title. While appearing before the District Public Accounts Committee on Thursday, David Muhwezi, the Chief Administrative Officer, said that when he took over the office from Edward Kasagara, he …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Microfinance Regulatory Authority (UMRA) is suggesting new changes in the traditional money lenders’ loan structures. The changes among others suggest caps on interests charged by the money lenders The changes are part of the proposed amendments to the Microfinance laws and regulations. “As …
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Rome, Italy | THE INDEPENDENT | Italy is embarking on a new era in its trade and investment relations with Uganda, with officials promising new and bigger investments in different sectors, especially agriculture, health and other sectors. This comes as the Italian Agricultural Machinery Manufacturers Federation (FederUnacoma), is in the final …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A recent National Social Security Fund- NSSF beneficiary survey report indicates that savers are spending their benefits on non-income-generating expenses, such as education, constructing residential homes, and acquiring land. According to the report, the expenditures come at the expense of ensuring a decent standard of …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kiira Motors Corporation, a budding indigenous mobility enterprise in the country has presented a 524 billion Shillings proposed business investment budget to the Presidential Affairs Committee of Parliament. It was contained in the Ministerial Policy Statement, and Budget Estimates for the FY 2024/2025. “We are …
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KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | In recent years, Uganda has made significant strides in promoting forest conservation through heightened public awareness campaigns and the introduction of advanced technologies. These efforts are beginning to yield positive results. According to data from the National Forest Authority, Uganda’s state-run forest conservation agency, forest …
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Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Pope Francis has appointed Rt. Rev. Raphael p’Mony Wokorach, the new Metropolitan Archbishop of Gulu Archdiocese. The appointment was revealed on Friday by Luigi Bianco, the Apostolic Nuncio to Uganda. Archbishop Wokorach, 63 a member of the Comboni Missionary until the appointment has been …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The best performers in the men’s and women’s categories will be awarded cars at the 22nd edition of the Uganda Corporate League that kick offs this Sunday, March 24th, at Makerere University Kampala Sports Grounds. The 2024 edition of the Corporate League comes with the …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Professional Science Teachers’ Union (UPSTU) has issued an ultimatum to the government, giving it a ten-day window to reinstate science tutors and ICT teachers on the science salary scale. Failure to comply may result in the union resorting to industrial action. Since …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The call for increased funding to the education sector was again highlighted as Uganda observed its first-ever National Education Day. The celebration occurred at Kololo ceremonial ground, bringing together various stakeholders in the sector. This included parents, teachers, students, political leaders, technocrats, and development …
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