Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | TotalEnergies Marketing Uganda has launched its first public electric charging station at the Wampewo Service Station (in Kampala) in partnership with Green Hub, marking a milestone in the country’s energy transition. Stephen Kaboyo, the chairman board of directors of TotalEnergies Marketing said on Nov.6, the …
Read More »Mpox: 899,000 vaccine doses allocated to 9 African countries
ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Access and Allocation Mechanism (AAM) for mpox, a mechanism formed to counter mpox, has allocated an initial 899,000 vaccine doses for 9 countries across the African region that are hit hard by the current mpox surge. In collaboration with affected countries and donors, …
Read More »Christianity and Judaism: Genealogical ties and spiritual divergence
COMMENT | Gertrude Kamya Othieno | The relationship between Christianity and Judaism is rooted in a complex blend of shared lineage and divergent spiritual beliefs. The genealogical connection between the two faiths is undeniable, as Christianity emerged from Judaism, with Jesus, the central figure of Christianity, born into a Jewish family. However, …
Read More »Africa Youth Employment Clock launched in Uganda
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The World Data Lab, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, has today (Nov.7) launched the Africa Youth Employment Clock, an innovative tool designed to track youth job growth and project employment trends through 2030. This initiative aligns with the Mastercard Foundation’s goal of enabling 30 …
Read More »Bell the Cat: Quack medical doctors have evaded the profession
OPINION | Badru Walusansa | With all ills bedeviling the Uganda’s health sector, Ugandans cannot afford to add quack medical doctors on the long list. It’s quite disheartening to learn of quack medical doctors flooding the market. The NBS investigative story recently tipped us with a quack medical doctor who had masqueraded as …
Read More »Minister Tumwebaze: Stop being misled by politicians on coffee matters
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Minister of Agriculture, Animal Industry, and Fisheries, Frank Tumwebaze, has criticized politicians, particularly those from the opposition, for politicizing the National Coffee (Amendment) Bill 2024 instead of focusing on the government’s good intentions. He urged coffee farmers and dealers to trust the government’s objectives, …
Read More »Uganda, 7 other countries to pursue legislation against corporal punishment
Bogotá, Colombia | THE INDEPENDENT | Eight countries including Uganda, Burundi, Czechia, Gambia, Panama, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan have pledged to pursue legislation against corporal punishment. These commitments were made at a landmark event in Bogotá, Colombia, where delegations are set to agree on a new global declaration aimed at …
Read More »Put names 4 new players in the Cranes’ squad
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Cranes Head Coach Paul Put has named four new players in the 27-man squad to prepare for the final two matches of the 2025 AFCON qualifiers. Uganda will host South Africa at Namboole Stadium on November 15, and then face Congo in Brazzaville four …
Read More »Biden calls Trump to congratulate him on election victory
WASHINGTON, the United States | Xinhua | U.S. President Joe Biden on Wednesday called President-elect Donald Trump to congratulate him on election victory, according to the White House. “President Biden expressed his commitment to ensuring a smooth transition and emphasized the importance of working to bring the country together,” the …
Read More »Promoting Private Sector Growth: UDB’s role in unlocking economic opportunities for Ugandans
OPINION | Bob Twinomugisha | As we reflect on 62 years of Uganda’s independence, this year’s celebration theme—”A Re- commitment to Secure and Fortify Our Destiny”—is a rallying call to our people to renew our dedication to building an inclusive and prosperous future. The Uganda Development Bank (UDB) has been central to …
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