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The14-story iconic building in Kampala is now fully owned by the Church of Uganda Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In a significant milestone, the Church of Uganda (COU)bon Tuesday received its land title for the Janani Luwum Church House back from Equity Bank Uganda after successfully repaying a loan …

KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | Uganda said 72 oil wells in its two production areas in the country’s western and northern regions have been successfully drilled ahead of commercial production slated for next year. Ruth Nankabirwa, minister of energy and mineral development, told journalists on Wednesday during a press conference …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Final Investment Decision (FID) for the East African Crude oil project is expected before the end of September 2024 according to Energy Minister, Ruth Nankabirwa. Three billion dollars in debt financing is required for the financial close of the five billion dollar pipeline that …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The ray of hope is fading among relatives of at least 28 people who are still missing after the waste slide tragedy at the KCCA landfill in Kiteezi. The devastating tragedy struck on August 10, when the landfill suffered a structural failure in waste mass …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A pathologist from the Kampala Capital City Mortuary in Mulago, Dr. Richard Ambayo told the High Court in Kampala that the late Henry Katanga died after a gunshot. Dr Richard Ambayo was the seventh prosecution witness in the trial of Molly Katanga who is alleged to …

KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | The Uganda Athletics Federation (UAF) has announced a team for the 2024 World Athletics U20 Championship, set to take place in Lima, Peru, from August 27-31. Dominic Otuchet, President of the UAF, named 10 athletes who will represent the country at the Championship. “The coaches …

Kampala, Uganda | SPECIAL FEATURE |  Beyond the familiar foes Ugandans face such as malaria, HIV, and AIDS, a common but invisible enemy, cancer, has been on the prowl, silently stalking and slowly but steadily killing many. Cancer comes in different types as many as the drugs one must take …

Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Two Jinja city education officials have been arrested for mismanagement of school grants and causing financial loss to the government. The officials, the acting city education officer, Haruna Mulopa and the sports officer, Sam Ngobi were arrested from their offices on Tuesday. The City Inspector …

Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Masaka was buzzing with energy over the weekend as revellers joined in on the Laga Swagga activation, a highlight of UBL’s nationwide campaign aimed at rewarding loyal consumers of iconic brands like Uganda Waragi Premium, Coconut, Lemon and Ginger, V&A, Bond 7, and Gilbeys.  …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Legislators on the Committee of Finance have questioned the manner and criteria the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA)is using to extend tax waivers to companies and individuals. While appearing before the committee, the State Minister for Finance (General Duties), Henry Musasizi said the tax waivers will …