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Local govt leaders’ pay rise kicks in next financial year

Kampala, Uganada | THE INDEPENDENT | Political leaders in the local government sphere are set for a pay rise beginning in the 2026/27 financial year following a directive by President Yoweri Museveni. The Minister of Local Government, Raphael Magyezi, announced the development while presenting a statement before Parliament on Tuesday, …

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Speaker Among fronts inclusivity in global governance

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Speaker Anita Among urged member states of the Asian-African Legal Consultative Organisation (AALCO) to anchor their work on promoting inclusivity in global governance. Among, who was delivering President Yoweri Museveni’s message at the opening ceremony of the 63rd Annual Session of AALCO held at …

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EACOP, CPP and partners launch university scholarship program

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) Ltd., together with its Tier One Contractor for Pipeline (PPL) construction and Above Ground Installations (AGI), China Petroleum Pipeline Ltd. (CPP), has officially launched a scholarship program to support gifted but underprivileged engineering students in Uganda. The …

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AALCO’s 63rd session opens in Uganda with focus on int’l law

KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Government representatives, legal experts, and diplomats from 49 member states of the Asian-African Legal Consultative Organization (AALCO) convened Monday in Uganda for the body’s 63rd annual session to advance cooperation on key legal and international issues. In a speech delivered on his behalf by Ugandan …

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Frank Muthusi hailed at emotional memorial

Inaugural Thanksgiving Dinner Announced Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In a poignant tribute that blended grief, gratitude, and inspiration, the advertising community gathered at Fireworks Advertising on Friday, September 5, 2025, to honour the late Frank Muthusi, a visionary leader, whose impact on Uganda’s creative industry continues to resonate. …

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Comprehensive survey on ESG Practices in Uganda launched by Kasi Insight and Capital One Group

The findings from this survey, which will be announced at an awards ceremony on Wednesday 22nd October 2025, are expected to provide actionable guidance, fostering greater ESG adoption and contributing to Uganda’s sustainable development goals. Kampala, Uganda  | THE INDEPENDENT | Kasi Insight, Africa’s leading Decision Intelligence Platform operating across …

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Indus Towers forays into international markets, eyes Uganda

  Gurugram, India | THE INDEPENDENT | Indus Towers Limited has announced that its Board of Directors, at a meeting held earlier in the day, reviewed and deliberated on strategic opportunities to expand the Company’s footprint across select international markets. Recognizing the growth potential in emerging geographies, the Board has approved …

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Uganda on alert after Ebola outbreak in neighboring DRC

KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda said on Friday that it is on high alert following an outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus in the neighboring Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), which has so far claimed 15 lives. Henry Kyobe Bosa, incident commander at the Ministry of Health, told …

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