Kampala, Uganda | LOUIS JADWONG & URN | Like the Coffee Marketing Board (CMB) before it, the lifespan of the Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA) has come to an abrupt end. When the Managing Director and his board members hand over office, plus car keys today, it will be a formality.  …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Executive Directors of the Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA) and the National Agriculture Advisory Services (NAADS) will start New Year by handing over offices and government property. Also affected by the Parliament’s decision to repeal the various acts that established agencies, is the …

  Beijing, China | CHINA TODAY | China completed on Monday the construction of the world’s longest expressway tunnel through snow-covered mountains in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, marking a significant milestone in its infrastructure development. Once operational, the 22.13-kilometer Tianshan Shengli Tunnel will reduce the travel time through the …

BEIJING | Xinhua | As the year 2024 comes to a close, here are the key takeaways from Chinese President Xi Jinping’s diplomacy throughout the year. Over the past year, Xi has engaged in extensive head-of-state diplomacy both at home and abroad, making four overseas visits to Europe, to Central …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The year 2024 has come to an end but, following, are the key security events that shaped the 365 days and will always be remembered by many Ugandans Pr Bujingo Shooting, Guard Murder  The year started with the attempted assassination of famous born-again cleric …

BEIJING | Xinhua | Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday called on the nation to remain confident in the coming year, saying the world’s second-largest economy can overcome challenges and pressure through hard work. Xi made the remarks in his New Year message for 2025 delivered through China Media Group …

Rwakitura, Uganda | THE INDEPENDNET | President Yoweri Museveni has in his New Year message congratulated Ugandans on completing the year 2024 and thanked God for protecting Uganda. “Uganda remained peaceful on account of God, a strong Army, the other sister security services and a supportive population,” he said. READ …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Kabaka of Buganda Ronald Muwenda Mutebi has expressed gratitude to his subjects and all those who prayed for him when he was ill. The King made the remarks at the End of Year Show, dubbed Enkuuka, held in Lubiri Mengo. Mutebi was bedridden …

Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Mbale City Police are investigating circumstances under which a man was shot twice and robbed of sh50 million in broad daylight. The victim, David Ongom, a 42-year-old accounts clerk at Lumolo Trading Company, was on his way to deposit the money at Dfcu Bank’s …

Pader, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Elders in Pader district have raised concern over the traditional practice requiring families to pay a bride price for a woman if she dies before her full bride price has been paid. The elders argue that the custom, deeply embedded in Acholi cultural norms, …