DOHA | Xinhua | Presidents of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda met here on Tuesday during a sit-down mediated by Qatar, during which they voiced support for a ceasefire in the eastern DRC. According to a joint statement released by Qatar’s Foreign Ministry, DRC President Felix …
Read More »Festo Camera Group opens in Kampala, promises quality and reliable service
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | “We are here to bridge the gap in Uganda’s camera sector,” says Festo Muwonge, the proprietor of Festo Camera Group Uganda Ltd, a one-stop shop for cameras and after-sales services, which has officially opened its doors in Kampala. Located at Crown House in Kampala, …
Read More »Empowering Uganda’s growth through financial innovation and inclusion
OPINION | Miranda Bageine Musoke | Financial inclusion is more than just a buzzword; it’s a powerful tool for economic empowerment and societal transformation. Across the globe, access to financial services has proven to be a critical enabler of poverty reduction, sustainable development, and economic growth. For many emerging economies like …
Read More »Mining And Minerals: Why production sharing agreement is bad for Uganda
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Researchers have cautions against Uganda against production sharing agreement mode of benefit sharing for the minerals and mining sector. The government is currently engage in negotiating a production sharing agreement with the Sarrai Group for the take over Kilembe Mines. The caution by researchers …
Read More »New inspection toolkit raises hope to contain depression, violence in schools
Some Students of Blessed Sacrement Secondary School in Masaka City Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Masaka Diocesan Education Secretariat has embarked on a new initiative to streamline internal communication mechanisms in schools as a way of addressing violence and depression among students. As part of this initiative, the …
Read More »2 dead as motorcycle, taxi catch fire in Nakasongola accident
Nakasongola, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Two people died on the spot on Saturday after motorcycle carrying fuel knocked a taxi causing an explosion in Nakasongola town on Saturday night. The incident occured at around 8pm at Kibatiko village in Nakasongola town council . Sam Twineamazima, the Savannah Regional Police …
Read More »Greater Nebbi leaders demand creation of fire brigade unit
NEBBI, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Greater Nebbi leaders are calling for the creation of a fire brigade unit as a critical measure to address the growing risks associated with fire outbreaks in the region. The call comes after a recent devastating fire in Nebbi Municipality, Rock View Cell, where Garamba …
Read More »Almost entire VOA staff sent on leave, radio station going silent
WASHINGTON, the United States | TASS | More than 1,300 employees of the Voice of America (recognized in the Russian Federation as a foreign agent media outlet) have been sent on administrative leave, and the radio station itself is going silent, Michael Abramowitz, Voice of America’s director announced. He said …
Read More »Namisindwa district council calls removal of RDC over extortion allegations
Namisindwa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Namisindwa District’s Assistant Resident District Commissioner (ARDC), Bosco Nabongo, is facing allegations of extortion after the district council passed a resolution on Friday calling for his investigation and temporary removal from office. The councilors accuse Nabongo of soliciting bribes from head teachers of government-aided …
Read More »MoH assures Ugandans of malaria vaccine safety
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | An official from the Ministry of Health has assured Ugandans of the safety of the malaria vaccine that will be rolled out in the country on April 2nd. On March 7th, the Minister of Health, Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng Ocero officially received and flagged …
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