Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT & URN | Keith Muhakanizi, described as one of the architects of Uganda’s post-86 economic recovery, has died, government spokemsman Ofwono Opondo has confirmed. Ofwono said on twitter, “SAD! A friend to many. Keith Muhakanizi, Permanent Secretary Prime Minister’s Office, and former long-serving PS Ministry of …

Kabale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  The High Court in Kabale has given Leopold Twesigye, the Central Division Councilor in Kabale district up to May 11 to file a response to the Attorney General’s submission asking for settling of the case against Kabale District Local Government out of court and …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Makerere University will on Friday hold virtual guild presidential elections. There were doubts among students if the elections will take place following the disqualification of two candidates; National Unity platform- NUP flag bearer Margaret Nattabi and independent candidate Suleiman Namwoza for allegedly holding a …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  The Kabaka of Buganda, Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II has called for unity among his subjects. Kabaka made the remarks on Thursday during his 68th birthday celebrations at his palace in Mengo. The event was attended by a section of members of the royal family, …

Nabilatuk, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Farmers in Nabilatuk District have raised a concern about the high costs of hiring government tractors. Early this month, the Agriculture Ministry flagged the tractor-hire scheme in an effort to address the hunger crisis in the region. The leaders and the district’s technical officers …

Kigo, Uganda | Phillip Corry  |  Team Uganda has an opportunity to show what they can do on the continent when the All Africa Junior Team Championship tees off from April 15-21 at the Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort and Spa. The four day continental tournament was launched by the Uganda …

Tokyo, Japan | Xinhua |   Japan’s benchmark Nikkei stock index rose for a fifth straight day on Thursday as hopes for the domestic retail sector lifted the market mood, although financial stocks dragged on continued concerns over a U.S. recession. The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average gained 74.27 points, or 0.26 …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  The Ministry of Education and Sports has unveiled a scholarship program to boost the participation of girls and Persons with Disabilities-PWDs in technical and vocational education and training (TVET). Technical education has been identified as the key to Uganda’s competitiveness in the global skills …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has directed the State House Anti-Corruption Unit (SHACU) to investigate irregularities in the allocation of lockups and stalls at Arua central Market. While addressing a public rally at the West Nile golf ground in Arua City on Wednesday, Museveni said …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parliament has recommended the establishment of an independent technical evaluation team for Isimba Hydro Power Project to ascertain its integrity. The House chaired by Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa on Wednesday, 12 April 2023, adopted the report of the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources …