Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Housing Finance Bank has joined a growing national movement to elevate parenting and strengthen families across Uganda. This commitment was demonstrated through its support of a national symposium held at Kololo Independence Grounds, under the theme: “Parental Involvement, Sex Education, and Children’s Wellbeing.” The event brought …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Electoral Commission has called upon media practitioners to be steadfast in exposing the architects of violence in campaigns and political contestations to enable the country to have peaceful elections. The appeal was made by Julius Mucunguzi, the Spokesperson and Head of Public Relations …
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Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) on Wednesday officially retired 64 soldiers, including five officers, at the 4th Division barracks in Gulu. The event, marked by gratitude, caution and praise, ushered the men into a new chapter of civilian life after decades of military …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | More than 36,000 students across Uganda have applied for government-sponsored diploma programmes in tertiary institutions to undertake diploma programmes. However, only 4,000 of them, representing only 11 percent of the applicants, will receive government scholarships, leaving over 32,000 applicants without support. Hajj Muzamiru Mukwatampola, …
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DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA | Xinhua | Ahead of the 2025 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30), scheduled for November in Belem, Brazil, the East African Community (EAC) has launched a regional initiative in a workshop to harmonize its climate position and present a unified voice on the global stage. …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) and Uganda Securities Exchange (USE) report continued growth of the stock market in Uganda, with the sector recovering from the lagging effects of the COVID-19 period. This has also come with an increase in the return on investments of …
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KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda has commended China for supporting regional efforts aimed at promoting peace and stability in the Horn of Africa. John Mulimba, Uganda’s minister of State for Foreign Affairs, made the remarks on Tuesday during the third Conference on Peace and Development for the Horn of …
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Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | THE INDEPENDENT | The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations has revealed that an estimated 673 million people faced hunger globally in 2024, with Uganda listed among the most affected countries. The findings are contained in the 2025 State of Food Security and …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) Uganda has announced a strategic shift towards the rapidly expanding remittance corridors between Uganda and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Asia, as inflows from traditional sources such as Europe and North America begin to plateau. For years, Uganda’s remittance …
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KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda on Wednesday said it has enhanced security ahead of the CAF African Nations Championship Group C games scheduled to start in the country on August 4. Kituuma Rusoke, Uganda’s Police Force spokesman, told reporters that joint security personnel, both armed and unarmed, have been …
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