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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Professor Nyeko Pen-Mogi, former chairperson of the National Council for Higher Education-NCHE has proposed a significant educational reform, urging the government to consolidate lower and upper secondary levels. Prof. Nyeko, a renowned veterinarian, and academic administrator says his recommendation is part of broader efforts …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Chief Executive Officer of the Uganda National Airlines Company, Jenifer Bamuturaki has said that the national flag carrier needs at least three more years to break even. According to reports by the Auditor General, Uganda Airlines’ financial performance was poor for the last three …

  Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  As the world prepares to celebrate World Computer Literacy Day today December 2nd, Project Hello World has taken centre stage with a groundbreaking initiative focused on bridging the digital divide. Susan Akiror, head of programs in Uganda, says this year’s theme, “Literacy for …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC) General Assembly, has suspended six delegates for alleged misconduct. The decision was taken at the UMSC Annual General Meeting at the Old Kampala National Mosque. The new UMSC Secretary-General Hajji Abbas Sekyanzi Muluubya identified the suspended delegates as …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Expatriates could take only three days to secure clearance from the Petroleum Authority to allow them to be employed in the oil and gas sector. The Petroleum Authority in Uganda (PAU) has launched an Electronic Work Permit Recommendation System (EWPRS) to ease the process. …

Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  The government of Uganda has been called to open up markets for more agro-ecologically produced foods. As a starting point, territorial market leaders have asked the government to kick-start the process of certifying agroecology farmers, and to ensure that ample space is allocated for their …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  At least sh740 million is saved annually by the Uganda police force through making its own uniforms. Irene Ameri Kimara, the Acting Deputy Director of logistics and engineering said ever since police started making their own uniforms, the money it saves has been tremendously …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has canceled the land offer to Makerere University in Nakasongola district after protests from the occupants. In 1989, President Yoweri Museveni instructed the Ministry of Lands and Surveys to allocate 10 square miles of land to enable them to set income-generating …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Tunga Nutrition, a leading provider of animal nutrition solutions, has announced the expansion of its operations with the opening of a new depot in Mukono, Uganda. Situated strategically to cater to the growing livestock population in the region, the Mukono depot will stock a …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Findings from the Medical Insurance Industrial Actuarial Study show that Medical Insurance underwriters still grapple with huge bills resulting from the complacency of medical card holders. These findings were detailed in a study that was conducted by Kenbright Actuarial & Financial Services on behalf …