Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Local music artiste Mubarak Mandela commonly known as Free Boy has sued telecom giants MTN and Airtel for copyright infringement. Through Viva Entertainment, the artiste accuses the two telecom giants of using his song “Kwata Essimu” since March 2020 to promote their sales without his …
Read More »Farmers, local leaders decry the appalling state of Kitholu road network
Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The poor road network in Kithoulu Sub County, Kasese District has raised concern among farmers and local leaders. The mountainous area is largely known for producing coffee, passion fruits and timber. The most affected route connects Kitholu to Kiraro parish with the latter hosting a …
Read More »Cocoa farmers, experts demand establishment of independent authority
Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Cocoa farmers and experts in Kasese District are demanding the establishment of an independent authority to oversee crop production. They reason that the absence of such a body has affected their production and quality of Cocoa, which has affected the visibility of Uganda’s Cocoa on …
Read More »Sembabule receives UGX 540M for repair of community access roads
Sembabule, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Leaders in Arua have decried the poor service delivery at the zonal lands office. In 2018 the Ministry of Sembabule district local government has received Shilling 540million to cater for the repair of community access roads in the district. The money is part of a special grant …
Read More »Lugazi municipality halts relocation of vendors to new market
Lugazi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Lugazi municipality has halted the planned relocation of vendors to the newly built central market following protests by vendors over poor allocation of stalls. The municipal authorities had planned to relocate the vendors on April 26, 2021. However, the vendors refused to move on grounds …
Read More »Kabushenga reveals role Chandi Jamwa played in success of The New Vision
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Outgoing Vision Group Managing Director and CEO Robert Kabushenga has hailed David Chandi Jamwa as one of the key persons behind the success The New Vision has enjoyed over the years. Speaking at a farewell luncheon organized for him by the company on Friday, Kabushenga outlined the …
Read More »Uganda clays returns to making profit
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Clays Ltd, Uganda’s oldest clay building materials manufacture, has returned to making profit despite a slight decline in revenues in year ended December 2020, according to the financial statements. The company reports that profit after tax for the period increased by 5639% to Ushs 4.9 …
Read More »Uganda Airlines CEO fired amid huge shake-up
Entebbe, Uganda | AIRSPACE AFRICA .COM | Unease, shock and nerves describe the current mood at Uganda Airlines where a shake-up is currently underway. According to sources, the top hierarchy including the CEO, Cornwell Muleya have been sent packing after a dramatic intervention by my Works and Transport Minister Gen. …
Read More »Finance slashes parish development model funds to 200 billion
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The planned parish development model will be implemented with much less funds as the finance ministry agreed to slash over 290 billion shillings from its budget. The government had intended to spend over 490 billion shillings on the model but it met resistance from members …
Read More »URSB: Commercializing intellectual property while creating employment
LABOUR DAY 2021 🇺🇬 | As Uganda celebrates the International Labour Day on 1st May, the Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) celebrates the Workers of Uganda for being the champions of our nation’s national development. At the national level, the theme earmarked for the International Labour day celebrations falls within …
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