Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The main Census findings have shown that the Buganda region has the highest cases of child marriages across the country raising concerns among local leaders. The Children (Amendment) Act 2016 emphasizes the right of every child to education and places responsibilities on parents and the …
Read More »CENSUS FINAL REPORT: Buganda region registers highest cases of child marriages
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The main Census findings, released on 31 December 2024, have shown that the Buganda region has the highest cases of child marriages across the country raising concerns among local leaders. The Children (Amendment) Act 2016 emphasizes the right of every child to education and …
Read More »Airtel and Buganda renew K2 connection deal
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Airtel Uganda and Buganda Kingdom have renewed their telecom infrastructure sharing collaboration. The renewed commitment, will see Buganda Kingdom’s K2 Telecom continue accessibility through Airtel Uganda’s infrastructure. The renewal of the partnership has been seen as a reaffirmation and commitment to bridging digital divides and …
Read More »The Trump Election Effect on Buganda: “Nseenene,” seasons, and global connections
COMMENT | Gertrude Kamya Othieno | In Buganda, a kingdom within Uganda, nseenene, the cherished green grasshoppers, are more than just a seasonal snack. With November’s rains heralding their arrival, these insects have become a symbol that bridges both local tradition and global celebrations, as their appearance coincides with the approach of …
Read More »NRM intensifies efforts to regain support in Buganda region
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Resistance Movement (NRM) party is intensifying its efforts to regain support in the Buganda Region after conceding significant ground to the opposition National Unity Platform. Following what were disappointing results in previous polls, NRM’s Vice Chairperson for Buganda Region Godfrey Kiwanda Ssubi on …
Read More »Will Buganda Kingdom ever reclaim its past glory?
The kingdom’s legacy continues to inspire pride among the Baganda, and its ability to adapt to modern challenges will determine its future. COMMENT | Gertrude Kamya Othieno | The Buganda Kingdom, once a dominant force in pre-colonial East Africa, holds a unique place in Uganda’s history. Renowned for its centralised monarchy, …
Read More »KATIKKIRO: Buganda will grow coffee even without UCDA
Uganda’s Coffee Authority Faces Dissolution as Parliament Advances Bill Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT & PARLIAMENT WATCH | The Katikkiro (Prime Minister) of the Kingdom of Buganda Charles Peter Mayiga has said coffee growing under their “Emmwanyi Terimba” initiative will go on unabated despite the planned disbandment of the Uganda Coffee Development …
Read More »MAYIGA: Buganda will help UCDA register coffee farmers
Bulange, Mengo | LOUIS JADWONG | The Prime Minister (Katikkiro) of Buganda Kingdom Charles Peter Mayiga, has said government has no business getting directly involved in managing the coffee sector, and warned of ill-advised plans to phase out the Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA). The Katikkiro told coffee stake holders, led …
Read More »Museveni donates Shs200 million to Bataka SACCO
Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni Kaguta has again met with Buganda clan leaders at State House Entebbe. The meeting comes despite the contestations from the Katikkiro Charles Peter Mayiga after the first meeting last year, In press statement from the State House Press Unit, Museveni met …
Read More »Population census to capture clan details
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In the upcoming Uganda National Population Census scheduled for May 10, 2024, individuals will be required to provide details about their clan affiliation. This includes identifying which clan each member of the household belongs to. This census, the sixth in the country’s history, will have …
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