Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Dr Kiiza Besigye, the chairman of the Red Card Front has condemned government’s move to close schools earlier than expected, due to the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the country. Besigye’s reaction comes after a pronouncement by State Minister of Education Joyce Moriku Kaducu, that the …
Read More »Ugandan ‘Mayembe’ and Kanzu found in British Museum
Three experts in Cambridge to secure Ugandan historic artefacts Cambridgeshire, England | LOUIS JADWONG & AGENCIES | Ugandan charms (Mayembe) and traditonal wear (Kanzu) are among the items a team of experts visiting the University of Cambridge Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology (MAA) in England have identified. They will be listed …
Read More »Further borrowing will constrain development efforts: BOU
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Deputy Governor of the Bank of Uganda, Michael Atingi-Ego has told parliament that the country’s public debt has now hit 80 trillion Shillings. He says that Uganda’s debt servicing in the current financial year 2022/2023, is at a ratio of tax revenue estimated at …
Read More »World Cup Group A preview: Netherlands set for big-stage return
Doha, Qatar | Xinhua | What is a seemingly innocuous World Cup opening phase for the Netherlands promises to be one of trials and tribulations for Senegal, Ecuador and hosts Qatar. While the Oranje are tipped by many to breeze through their first three fixtures, much less is expected of their …
Read More »20 inmates sit for PLE in Moroto
Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | 20 inmates in Moroto prisons have sat for the Primary Leaving Examinations-PLE. The inmates sat for the exams at Nakapelimen primary school, 500 meters away from the prisons. Frank Baine, the spokesperson for Uganda Prison Services said that they paid the registration fees of the …
Read More »AU calls for pragmatic interventions to inject dynamism to Africa’s industrialization
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | Xinhua | Albert Muchanga, African Union Commissioner for Economic Development, Trade, Tourism, Industry and Minerals has called for pragmatic interventions to inject dynamism into Africa’s inclusive and sustainable industrialization. The AU commissioner made the remarks at the joint meeting of African ministers in charge of industry and …
Read More »AU-led Ethiopia peace deal hailed by all peace-loving people: analyst
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | Xinhua | The recently signed peace deal between the government of Ethiopia and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) is a success and relief to those living in the conflict areas and all peace-loving people, an Ethiopian political analyst has said. “The peace deal, more or less, …
Read More »UPDF Major arrested for alleged murder
Mukono, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The police in Mukono has arrested Maj. Vincent Byaruhanga for alleged murder. On Saturday, Maj. Byaruhanga of Lugazi Engineering Brigade allegedly commanded a group of youths that attacked a rival group hired by Hussein Lukwago and Nuru Musoke, to secure land boundaries and also evict …
Read More »Aid agencies appeal for immediate global action to prevent famine in Horn of Africa
Nairobi, Kenya | Xinhua | International aid agencies have called for immediate global solidarity to help prevent famine in the Horn of Africa. The United Nations agencies and non-governmental organizations warned that significant increases in severe acute malnutrition admissions to nutrition treatment programs have been observed across the region. “Many people …
Read More »33 pupils miss PLE in Mbale city
Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | More than 30 candidates from Namatala Primary school in Mbale city have failed to show up for the Primary Leaving Examinations-PLE. The head Teacher, Edith Musundi, says that only 155 out of the 188 candidates registered showed up for the exams. She explains that some …
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