NEWS ANALYSIS | THE INDEPENDENT | The prices of fuel in Uganda, particularly in Kampala have continued to rise, but at a slower rate over the last two months, compared to the sharp increases registered between March and early July. Ordinary motorists in Kampala had predicted that by the start …
Read More »China, Türkiye hold forum to boost economic ties
Istanbul, Turkey | Xinhua | A forum aimed at boosting financial cooperation between Türkiye and China has brought together leading figures in finance, technology, and governance in Istanbul. The Belt and Road Financial Cooperation Forum held on Thursday focused on topics such as digital economy, green economy, technological development and …
Read More »DOUBLE GOLD: Kiplimo is the new Cheptegei!
Kenyans second best again as Kiplimo steps the pedal in last lap 🔴 Commonwealth Games ✳ Kiplimo 🇺🇬 3.08.08 🥇 ✳ Kimeli 🇰🇪 13:08.19 ✳ Krop 🇰🇪 13:08.48 🔴World Under-20 Championships ✳ W 5000m final Prisca Chesang 🥉 Birmingham, UK | THE INDEPENDENT | The look on Nicholas Kimeli’s face (photo above) said it all. Jacob …
Read More »EALA contesters urged to challenge Reproductive Health Bill
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Parliamentary Forum on Ethics and Integrity has urged candidates aspiring to join the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA), to uphold moral and cultural values while processing the Sexual and Reproductive Health Bill, 2017 which is before EALA. The forum takes into account that the bill …
Read More »MPs applaud Museveni for transforming agriculture sector
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Legislators have applauded President Yoweri Museveni for putting emphasis on value addition of agricultural products saying it will transform the agricultural sector. This was during the debate on the President’s State of Nation Address which he delivered to Parliament on Tuesday, 07 June 2022. Namayingo District …
Read More »BOU gives green light to more financial payment solutions
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Bank of Uganda (BoU) has licensed two more financial solutions under the Sandbox regulatory framework, as it implements laws aimed at promoting financial inclusion and safety. A regulatory sandbox is a framework set up by a financial sector regulator to allow small-scale, live …
Read More »KCCA: Uganda should halt importation of motorcycles
The 2021 traffic police report shows that Boda-boda crashes contributed to nearly 50 per cent of deaths resulting from accidents Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has asked the Ministry of Works and Transport to halt the importation of motorcycles because ‘the city is choking.’ …
Read More »MUSEVENI: I am talking to the Russians and Americans
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni reiterated that the government has no solution to the runaway fuel and other commodity prices. Addressing the country last evening at State House Nakasero, Museveni insisted that contrary to popular calls, it would be a mistake to subsidize or …
Read More »Roofings Group launches country-wide sickle cell awareness campaign
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Roofings Group, the largest manufacturer of steel products in Uganda, on Friday 5th August 2022, together with the Director of Public Health, Dr Daniel Kyabayinze on behalf of the Minister of Health launched a country-wide sickle cell awareness. The campaign dubbed ‘Shine the Light …
Read More »Uganda Airlines enters new self reliance stage
Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Airlines, the national flag carrier expects to commence its self-handling project by October, according to the airline’s Acting Ground Operations Manager Richard Kinalwa. Under self-handling, the aircraft operator directly provides one or more categories of ground handling services without engaging a third …
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