NEW YORK, the United States | Xinhua | U.S. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has been elected the 47th president of the United States, facing significant challenges of “healing” a deeply divided nation. Early Wednesday, Trump garnered over 270 Electoral College votes, defeating his Democratic opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris. …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Despite the deliberate effort by the government to increase electricity generation, distribution and extend cooking gas cylinders, most Ugandan households are still using either firewood or charcoal for cooking, a survey by Twaweza, a nongovernmental organization working in East Africa has found. In their Sauti …
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COMMENT | Gertrude Kamya Othieno | On this UN World Science Day for Peace and Development, the theme “Why Science Matters: Engaging Minds and Empowering Futures” invites us to reflect on the vital role of science in our everyday lives, particularly in tackling global challenges such as climate change, public health, and …
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KAMPALA, UGANDA| THE INDEPENDENT | Suppliers of Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) have been briefed on the new URA online bidding systems and the updated Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority (PPDA) Act. This follows numerous supplier concerns regarding previous processes. Kenneth Namanya, URA’s Database Manager informed suppliers that URA …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The International University of East Africa (IUEA) is introducing several new programs for the upcoming January 2025 intake. These innovative programs address emerging industry needs and provide students with cutting-edge knowledge and skills. IUEA continues to expand its academic portfolio, enhancing its role as a …
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Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Hoima Catholic Diocese is hunting for 812 million Shillings to facilitate and host the National Catholic Youth Conference celebrations. Hoima Catholic Diocese which falls under Mbarara Ecclesiastical Province will host this year’s National catholic youth Conference celebrations from December 10th to December 15th 2024 …
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COMMENT | Gertrude Kamya Othieno | As we reflect on often overlooked narratives during Black History Month, one striking chapter that remains underexplored is the contribution of sub-Saharan Moors to Europe’s intellectual, cultural, and military history. When we speak of the Moors who ruled parts of Spain for nearly 800 years, …
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Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Authorities in Moroto Municipality plan to construct water-borne toilets to tackle open defecation as they gear up for city status in 2025. Low sanitation remains a persistent challenge that contributes to the spread of diseases such as cholera and other bacterial infections. The recent …
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KIKUUBE, Uganda | Xinhua | For 20-year-old Peninah Nasambu, a civil engineering student from Uganda, her recent visit to a Chinese road construction camp brimmed with new discoveries. As Buhimba Technical Institute inked a cooperation memorandum of understanding (MoU) with China Railway Seventh Group (CRSG), Nasambu and dozens of her …
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Ntungamo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Management Training and Advisory Centre (MTAC) has opened a new campus in Kahunga, Ntungamo District. The facility was completed over two years ago and is intended to further MTAC’s role in skill development and entrepreneurship for Ugandan youth. Mwebesa Francis, the Minister for Trade, …
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