Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Through its long operations against substandard tyres in the country, the Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) seized over 500 substandard pneumatic tyres worth Shs150 million from traders in downtown Kampala. The operation is in line with the Bureau’s mandate aimed at enforcing standards in …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Government of Uganda through the Ministry of Internal Affairs vowed to double its efforts in ensuring that it eliminates the vice of human trafficking which is one of the big threats faced by Ugandans (especially the less privileged). At the Commemoration of World Day …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni reiterated his call to stop the exportation of raw materials, saying that Uganda loses a lot of money annually due to such an economic undertaking. He instead advised Ugandans and foreign investors to work towards adding value to the country’s products …

Napak, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | Residents of Napak district have embraced group farming as a means to enhance agricultural productivity, ensure food security, and improve livelihoods. The farmers have organized themselves into groups consisting of 10 to 40 members, cultivating up to five acres of land, depending on the group …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda National Bureau of Standards has attained the ISO 9001: 2015 Quality Management Systems Certification. The achievement comes after excelling in the Quality Management Systems Audit carried out by Axe Register, covering the Development of National and Regional Standards for products and services (Standards …

Abuja, Nigeria | Xinhua | Niger’s junta announced on Thursday the suspension of various military cooperation agreements with France, while the defense chiefs of the 15-member Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) said Friday that dialogue and negotiation “should be at the forefront.” The National Council for the Safeguard of …

Luweero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Right Reverend Lawrence Mukasa has been consecrated and installed as the third Bishop of Kasana Luweero. The Bishop’s seat fell vacant in December 2021 when Pope Francis appointed Right Reverend Paul Ssemogerere to replace the late Cyprian Lwanga as the Archbishop of Kampala. On …

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, has officially closed the agency’s offices in Uganda and concluded all operations following the government’s decision not to extend their mandate. On Saturday, August 5, 2023, the office in Kampala officially ceased its operations, as stated …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Land, Housing, and Urban Development in Uganda is considering vertical housing development in urban-slum areas to address the challenges posed by the increasing population. The Condominium Property Act of 2001 provides provisions for vertical housing development, particularly in urban centers. Persis Namuganza, …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Inter-University Council for East Africa (IUCEA) has partnered with China to improve the quality and relevance of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programs in East Africa. This collaboration is part of the East African Skills for Transformation and Regional Integration Project (EASPRIP), …