Alebtong, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Authorities in Alebtong District have instructed schools to close early as flash floods continues to ravage the district. The district has been receiving heavy rains which have resulted into flooding especially in places near river Moroto and other seasonal swamps across the district. So …
Read More »Educationist Urges Learners: Don’t embarrass Uganda like politicians have done
Don’t Embarrass Uganda Like Politicians Have Done Educationist urges learners not to fall in the footsteps of Ugandan politicians Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE) has launched a 700-beneficiary bursary intake with a call to learners to uphold good morals. Martha Muhwezi, the Executive …
Read More »Putin, Trump begin talks
Alaska | TASS & Xinhua | The Russian and US presidents, Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump, have begun talks at the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage. Before the talks began, the two leaders arrived separately at the military base by plane, then shook hands and exchanged greetings. The meeting is …
Read More »Talkio Mobile opens flagship service centre at Ntinda Complex
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | On Aug.15, Talkio Mobile, one of Uganda’s telecom innovators unveiled its new flagship service centre at Ntinda Complex, about 7KM from Kampala city centre, marking a major leap in its mission to transform the country’s communications landscape. Strategically located in one of Kampala’s busiest …
Read More »Mandela Millers secures global food safety certification, boosting Uganda’s manufacturing standards
Kampala, Uganda | Julius Businge | Mandela Millers Ltd has been awarded the globally recognised FSSC 22000 Certification, marking a significant milestone for Uganda’s food processing and manufacturing sector, executives announced at an event held in Kampala on Aug.15. The certification, which integrates ISO 22000, ISO/TS 22002-1 and additional FSSC requirements, …
Read More »Liverpool gets the ball rolling as Arsenal and Man Utd face off in Premier League
LONDON, UK | Xinhua | The new Premier League season kicks off on Friday with Liverpool hosting Bournemouth in an opening round that offers several intriguing matchups. The defending champions enter the campaign after heavy summer spending and with more arrivals expected, but still have a couple of concerns. Hugo …
Read More »UPDF: 100 arrested for forgery, bribery at recruitment in Sebei
Kapchorwa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | 100 people have been arrested in the Sebei sub-region for attempting to fraudulently join the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) during the just concluded recruitment exercise. Maj. Isaac Oware, the Public Relations Officer for the UPDF 3rd Infantry Division, says the suspects were arrested …
Read More »Mbale farmer voices concerns as Uganda prepares for EU Coffee compliance deadline
Mbale, Uganda | Julius Businge | Mbale coffee farmer Patrick Nayumu Akabu has expressed confusion and frustration over the ongoing European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) compliance process. Speaking about farmer registration in some coffee-growing areas, Nayumu noted that unclear communication and limited sensitization are leaving many producers uncertain about the steps …
Read More »NRM CEC Campaigns for Central Region Vice Chairperson seat heat up
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The campaigns for the position of Vice Chairperson seat for Central Region in the National Resistance Movement Central Executive Committee are heating up ahead of the party’s Delegates Conference. Over 25,000 NRM delegates from the sub-county level, up to the national level, will convene …
Read More »CHOLERA: Kadaga criticizes MoH’s silence on outbreak in Amuru
Amuru, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for East African Community Affairs, Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga, has criticized the Ministry of Health for failing to declare an outbreak of Cholera in Amuru district despite rising deaths and infections. Speaking on Wednesday at the launch of …
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