These children were born in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Central African Republic and South Sudan to women and young girls who were abducted by LRA rebels during the war that lasted close to two decades in northern Uganda Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At least 1,017 children who …
Read More »Ugandan reiterates firm adherence to one-China principle
Kampala, Uganda | Xinhua | Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi’s visit to China’s Taiwan region has a negative impact on China-U.S. relations and peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait, a Ugandan official has said recently, reiterating the country’s firm adherence to the one-China principle. “As …
Read More »Education, public service ministers summoned over salary disparities of science teachers
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Speaker of Parliament has directed the Ministers of Public Service and Education to issue a report following reports that 550 science head teachers and their deputies are seeking demotion due to salary disparities with their juniors. Anita Among’s directive followed a procedural matter raised on …
Read More »Fuel prices stabilizing, but will remain high
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.’ …
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