INTERVIEW | The ominous parting words of Elin Østebø Johansen, the outgoing Norwegian Ambassador to Uganda. Before leaving the country on Aug.15, she spoke to The Independent’s Ronald Musoke about the highlights of her four-year tour of duty in Uganda. What impressions are you leaving Uganda with? I have been the …
Read More »Kamuli, Mayuge districts receive UGX 16.8 Billion funding for sex education
Kamuli, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kamuli and Mayuge districts have received 16.8 billion Shillings from the Norwegian government for creating awareness for sexual and reproductive health, and rights among adolescents in the region. The money will be funding activities under a three-year project dubbed; “My Body, My Life, My World,” …
Read More »Speaker, development partners draw battle line over local content bill
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Local Content Bill 2019, which seeks to promote the use of local expertise, financing and goods and services in projects involving public funds has drawn the attention of the Partners Development Group (PDG). The group comprises representatives from the European Union (EU), …
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