Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) has trained 500 Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) soldiers to participate in the enumeration process in the forthcoming National Housing and Population Census. These soldiers have completed a nine-day training program at Gaddaffi Barracks in Jinja district to serve …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Companies manufacturing electric vehicles, electric batteries, or electric vehicle charging equipment or fabricator of a frame and body of an electric vehicle; and employ 80 percent of Ugandans will not pay Stamp Duty Tax in the 2024/2025 financial year. The exemption is part of the …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Members of Parliament have asked government to provide the likely implications of restricted access to Karuma bridge, which has been found to be compromised. The bridge over River Nile, which connects the North and West Nile to the rest of the country, was found to …

Lessons from Uganda and Tanzania on how universities can support this Kampala, Uganda | DAVID SSEKAMATTE | There is no doubt about it: the world is in the grips of a climate crisis. The headlines are full of reports about extreme weather events and the negative effects of the fossil fuel …

For a week, ending April 30, a court sitting in Gulu heard what he had to say about accusations levelled against him since his capture 15 years ago Gulu, Uganda | GRACE MATSIKO | Dressed in a grey suit, red-spotted tie and matching shoes, former Ugandan Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) …

Kampala, Uganda | AGENCIES | Telecom firm, Airtel Africa is in talks for a $200 million loan from the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the World Bank’s arm focused on financing private sector ventures in emerging markets. The African subsidiary of Bharti Airtel plans to utilize the funds to cover its capital …

Avocados are rich in fiber, antioxidants, and healthy fats that can support metabolic health and insulin sensitivity ANALYSIS | AGENCIES | A new study suggests avocado consumption may significantly reduce diabetes risk, particularly among women. Experts recommend a balanced and diverse diet rather than overemphasising specific foods for diabetes prevention. However, …

Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has announced that motorists will not be permitted to pass through Murchison Falls National Park after 7:00 pm. This regulation is part of the guidelines issued by the authority in preparation for heavy traffic diversion through the protected area to access …

The “Beera Steady, Be Better” campaign has led to an 86% reduction in fraud incidences Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Fintech firms, MTN Mobile Money Uganda Ltd and Airtel Money Commerce Uganda Ltd, have collectively reported a remarkable Shs 452.7 billion in profit after tax for the year ended December …

Six banks adjust growth strategies, as Equity Bank dips into a loss territory Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Uganda’s biggest banks recorded bumper profits in 2023 amidst industry turmoil that forced smaller banks to either divest their shares or voluntarily downgrade to credit institutions in response to the regulator’s revised …