Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Huawei Technologies Uganda has announced its 2025 Campus Recruitment Program, aimed at unlocking the potential of Uganda’s ambitious graduates and final-year university students through career-defining opportunities in the ICT sector. Set to take place on July 2, 2025 at Kyambogo University’s Central Teaching Facility, the …
Read More »Environment stakeholders renew call for ban on single-use plastics in Uganda
Kabale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Environment stakeholders have renewed their call for a total ban on single-use plastics, particularly polythene carrier bags (commonly known as kaveera) under 30 microns, as part of efforts to protect the country’s environment. The demand was made on Wednesday during belated World Environment Day celebrations …
Read More »Security in Kitgum evict 79 heads of cattle
Kitgum, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Security personnel in Kitgum District have evicted 79 heads of cattle from Tepwoyo West village in Mucwini West Sub-county, Kitgum District. The livestock belonged to Paul Okot, a businessman in Kitgum Municipality, who claimed to have bought the animals from a herdman in Lakaranganya …
Read More »Arts Teachers’ Strike: Where is UNATU?
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As arts and humanities teachers across Uganda stay away from classes, demanding salary parity with their science counterparts, one voice remains conspicuously silent: UNATU, the Uganda National Teachers’ Union. Once the most organised and recognised platform for teacher advocacy in the country, UNATU has …
Read More »Ronaldo signs extension with Al Nassr FC
MOSCOW, RUSSIA | TASS | Portuguese superstar forward Cristiano Ronaldo has agreed to a contract extension with Saudi Arabian football club Al Nassr, the club’s press office reported on Thursday. Ronaldo, 40, has been with Al Nassr since 2023. The terms of his new contract with the club were unavailable …
Read More »Museveni pays shs40 million to hold NRM flag for presidency
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has paid 40 million shillings for expression of interest fees as the National Resistance Movement (NRM) flag bearer for the presidency and as party chairperson. Dr. Tanga Odoi, the chairperson of the NRM Electoral Commission, confirmed on Thursday that Museveni …
Read More »NRM: Minister Kabanda unopposed as two withdraw from party primaries
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Minister for Kampala Capital City and Metropolitan Affairs, Hajjati Minsa Kabanda, has been declared unopposed for the NRM party flag bearer for Kampala Central Division parliamentary seat after two of her opponents withdrew from the race. The aspirants, Baker Njuki Kyambadde, a resident …
Read More »Farmers in Moroto fear looming food crisis as drought devastates crops
Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Farmers in Moroto District have expressed deep fears of an impending food crisis and worsening malnutrition, as scorching heat and persistent drought continue to ravage their crops. According to several farmers, the intense sun has stunted the growth of most crops, with maize—especially those in …
Read More »Ugandan engineer and Chinese mentor build roads and bonds
KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | Every morning since last October, Ugandan engineer David Ochwo arrives promptly at the new municipal road project site in the capital city of Kampala. Helmet on and blueprints in hand, he meticulously inspects progress and coordinates work. Whenever technical challenges arise, he turns to his …
Read More »Uganda seeks billions in innovative financing to transform agrifood systems
Kampala, Uganda | Patricia Akankwatsa | Uganda is intensifying efforts to unlock critical investments and promote collaboration in its agrifood sector, recognizing that despite notable progress, significant funding gaps, coordination challenges, and policy misalignments are impeding the sector’s full potential. With a rapidly growing population of nearly 46 million people …
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