Namanve, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) Ltd in partnership with Africa Global Logistics (AGL) and DDG Logistics has officially flagged off 10 additional trucks to support the transportation of pipeline materials. This brings the total number of trucks dedicated to EACOP’s logistics operations …
Read More »Uganda Breweries turns around Mitoma businesswoman’s fortunes with shs50 million
Mitoma, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A life-changing moment unfolded in Mitoma District as Susan Kyokusiima, a hardworking farmer and bar owner, saw her fortunes turn around after winning UGX 50 million in the Uganda Breweries Laga Swagga Campaign. Susan, who initially joined the campaign with the simple hope of …
Read More »UN: Over 100,000 Congolese fled fighting in South Kivu province
UN | TASS | The number of civilians who fled from the province of South Kivu in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to escape from clashes between rebel group “March 23 Movement” (M23) and government forces has surpassed 100,000, according to the UN Office for the Coordination of …
Read More »MoH addresses condom quality concerns as stocks remain unused
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Almost half of the two hundred and thirty million condoms procured for free access by Ugandans go unused annually and yet the country is recording a high and growing number of people contracting Sexually Transmitted Infections. Dr Mutumba Robert who heads the AIDS Control Programme …
Read More »Uganda Baati opens new showroom in Mityana
Mityana, Uganda | Julius Businge | On Feb.12, Uganda Baati Limited, a member of the Safal Group and one of Uganda’s leading manufacturers of high-quality steel building solutions, opened its 16 th showroom in Mityana, a district that has long relied on Kampala for quality steel building products. The new facility …
Read More »Uganda Baati fueling industrial growth at Inspire Africa’s Coffee Park in Ntungamo district
Ntungamo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s industrial sector continues to expand, with manufacturing growing by 7.9% and agriculture’s gross value-added increasing by 4.4% in Q3 of 2023/24, according to the Uganda Bureau of Statistics. As the country prioritizes value addition, particularly in agriculture, Uganda Baati has continued to play …
Read More »Uganda to host SDGs review meeting in April
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | More than 2,000 delegates are expected in Uganda to attend the Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (ARFSD) meeting in April. The annual meeting that will be held from the 9th to the 11th will be a follow-up and review of the 2030 Agenda …
Read More »Cholera outbreak reported in Kitgum
Kitgum, Uganda | THE IDEPENDENT | A cholera outbreak has been reported in Labongo Layamo Sub-county Kitgum District. According to a statement released by the District Cholera Taskforce, the cases were reported from Ocettoke East village, where a family of seven was rushed to Kitgum General Hospital after exhibiting symptoms of …
Read More »How NUP elects party candidates
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | On Tuesday, the National Unity Platform (NUP) Election Management Committee (EMC) declared Elias Nalukoola Luyimbazi as their candidate for the forthcoming Kawempe North by-election. This announcement left some questioning how the party determined Nalukoola as the best candidate to replace the late Muhammad Ssegirinya. …
Read More »IGP Byakagaba Cautions Officers on Indiscipline, Corruption
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Inspector General of Police, Abas Byakagaba, has embarked on meetings with regional and district police commanders warning them against acts of corruption and human rights abuses. Byakagaba has so far met Regional Police Commanders (RPCs) and District Police Commanders (DPCs) from Elgon, Kidepo, …
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