Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | For car owners, the maintenance of their vehicle is not only a matter of pride but a critical factor in ensuring the longevity and optimal performance of your cherished automobile. Among the various aspects of car maintenance, one crucial element that often escapes attention …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Major contracts for construction activities for the Tilenga project have been awarded two years after a Final Investment Decision (FID) for the project was taken. The project is located in Bulisa and Nwoya districts and is led by TotalEnergies. Philippe Groueix, the Chair of …

  SUMMARY ✳ State House – Classified Shs441.3bn ✳ Support for Artists SACCO Shs13bn ✳ Shortfall of Census preparation Shs144bn ✳ Munyonyo Convention Centre Shs37bn ✳ Uganda Broadcasting Corp (UBC) Shs25bn ✳ Renovation of National Mosque Shs5bn ✳ Compensation mandatory vehicle inspection contract Shs33Bn Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT & URN |  At least sh3.6 billion has so far been lost by Ugandan investors in closed-down investment companies, which were declared Ponzi Schemes by the Capital Markets Authority (CMA). CMA issued a warning to the public on 18th  September 2023 on potential losses from investing …

Washington, US | Xinhua |  Former U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, who was unprecedentedly removed from the position in early October, announced on Wednesday that he is leaving the U.S. Congress at the end of this year. In an opinion piece published on the Wall Street Journal, McCarthy said he …

Dubai, UAE | Xinhua | Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday paid visits to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi Arabia to discuss ties and other issues of common concern. During Putin’s meeting with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi, the two sides explored …

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  In a move that underscores the International Fund for Agricultural Development’s (IFAD) commitment to supporting small-scale farmers and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in East Africa, Sara Mbago-Bhunu, Director of the organization’s East and Southern Africa Division, recently undertook a critical visit to …

Dar es Salaa, Tanzania | Xinhua |  The death toll went up to 69 in northern Tanzania’s recent flash floods and landslides as rescuers recovered four bodies from mudflow caused by the landslides Wednesday, said authorities. The information was disclosed by Mobhare Matinyi, the chief government spokesperson and director of …

Washington, US | Xinhua |  Republicans of the U.S. Senate on Wednesday blocked a procedural vote on a bill that included funding for Ukraine and Israel amid their respective conflicts, citing a lack of policy changes in the measures to improve security on the U.S.-Mexico border. Bernie Sanders, an independent …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  District Service Commissions and anti-corruption agencies on Wednesday traded accusations over their failure to ensure corruption-free service delivery. This was during the Anti-Corruption stakeholders conference for service commissions held at Hotel Africana under the theme “Strengthening Partnerships in the War against Corruption”. Over 50 …