Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | One hundred young Ugandans will soon start advanced studies in Oil and Gas operations and maintenance in France, Malaysia, and Oman in preparation for their future deployment on the Tilenga project . This group, that will be key in the production phase of the …
Read More »Canada launches counter auto tariffs against U.S.
OTTAWA | Xinhua | Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on Thursday Canada will be responding by matching the U.S. approach with 25 percent tariffs on all vehicles imported from the United States that are not compliant with the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA). The prime minister said his government will also …
Read More »Equity Bank Uganda and Liberty Life Assurance introduce hospital cash insurance for all
The groundbreaking insurance plan, first of its kind on the Uganda market aims to alleviate the financial burden that comes after hospitalization, ensuring that families can focus on recovery rather than worrying about expenses. ✳ Customers on the Equi-Life cover will pay sh3,000 per month, securing coverage of sh50,000 per …
Read More »Uganda’s Museveni in South Sudan
Juba, South Sudan | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has arrived in Juba, the latest high ranking official to enter the country that’s facing turmoil after the arrest of the South Sudan Vice-President Riek Machar. In the past week, Raila Odinga has been sent to Juba by EAC head …
Read More »Absa Bank Uganda appoints Keith Kalyegira as Board Chairperson.
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Absa Uganda’s Board of Directors picked Keith Kalyegira as the new Chairman of the Board, effective 1 March 2025. Keith is a highly respected and seasoned advisor on strategy, investments, and capital markets, with a wealth of experience cutting across both the public and …
Read More »Sexual Violence in the Urban Informal Sector: Are existing laws failing women?
COMMENT | Benson Muhindo | When we talk about sexual violence in the workplace, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? A boss assaulting their employee? A colleague harassing a fellow worker? But have you ever thought about the harassment that market vendors, street hawkers, female conductors, and other …
Read More »AIDS commission alarmed by high HIV prevalence rate in Bunyoro
According to Uganda AIDS Commission statistics, Hoima City has the highest HIV/AIDS prevalence rate in the region at 9.6%, followed by Masindi District at 6.1%. Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda AIDS Commission has raised serious concern over the rising HIV prevalence rate in the Bunyoro sub-region, attributing …
Read More »CLIMATE: aBi Development sets ambitious targets for Uganda’s agricultural sector by 2028
aBi Development aims to reach 2 million farmers with enhanced inputs and services, double the productivity and income of 500,000 smallholder farmers, and strengthen agribusiness market linkages. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | aBi Development has unveiled an ambitious strategic framework aimed at fostering climate-resilient, green, and inclusive agro-industrial growth in …
Read More »POA GOLF: Mutebi Deco, Kamulindwa take control with three-under 68s at Entebbe
The professionals are competing for a kitty of Shs20m in the second leg of the Pearl of Africa Golf Series. Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT & UGU MEDIA | With the second leg of the Pearl of Africa Golf Series taking place at the par-71 Entebbe Golf Club, it was …
Read More »Democrats win expensive Wisconsin Supreme Court race
WASHINGTON | XINHUA | Democrats won an expensive Wisconsin Supreme Court race, while Republicans held onto two House seats in Florida, in the first major elections of the year, which were held on Tuesday. Susan Crawford, a county circuit judge who was supported by Democrats, emerged as the winner in …
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