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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Distributing self-test kits through secondary individuals who may not necessarily be health workers has been found to be effective in luring more men into getting tested for HIV. This is according to the results of a study done by researchers at Busitema University where …

Pakwach, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Alur King Philip Olarker Rauni III has issued a decree prohibiting clan chiefs from overseeing sale of kingdom land. The decree was announced during the third Council of Chiefs meeting at Jukia Hill in Nebbi Municipality on Tuesday. This declaration comes at a …

Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has committed to continue its support towards Uganda’s Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) for women, and girls including disadvantaged and vulnerable populations. UNFPA, with funding from the Netherlands Embassy, has been implementing a four-year program dubbed …

Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Over 100 residents facing eviction from the proposed site of the Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF) airbase in Masaka are demanding a fresh evaluation of their properties to ensure fair compensation according to current rates. UPDF is conducting a survey on approximately 3 square …

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Buganda Kingdom has demonstrated its commitment to the Kingdom’s economy and cooperation with key market players by undertaking a substantial investment in Airtel Uganda’s Initial Public Offering (IPO). Charles Peter Mayiga, the Kingdom’s Prime Minister pledged to procure 2 million shares on behalf of …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Findings of a study released by the Economic Policy Research Center (EPRC) show that there is almost the same level of food insecurity in households that are engaged in sugarcane farming and those that are not. Dr. Madina Guloba, a Senior Research Fellow at …

Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Nile Breweries Limited has launched a smart drinking campaign dubbed “Enjoy Like a Boss – Be a Champion of Moderation.” This campaign is aimed at championing responsible drinking behavior and sensitizing the general public on the dangers of drunk driving across the country. On …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The High Court has granted Richard Byarugaba, the former Managing Director of the National Social Security Fund-NSSF, permission to amend his petition. He seeks to challenge the appointment of Patrick Ayota, whom he accuses of being ineligible as his successor. The amendment was approved …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Recent and current global occurrences have made the corporate world a more uncertain space for managers, calling on them to embrace change in all forms. Over the last five years, the world has experienced the global pandemic Covid-19, an armed conflict between rich nations: …

  Mukono, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Uganda Christian University (UCU) Mukono has launched its PhD in Journalism, Media and Communication. This comes after the National Council For Higher Education (NHCE) accredited the programme, having been satisfied that the UCU School of Journalism, Media and Communication met all the requirements to …