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REPORT: Buganda region registers highest cases of child marriages

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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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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