Namulonge, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Among the many lessons that Dominic Musoke picked up while growing up was that, ‘Don’t underestimate small humble beginnings, because sometimes they can turn out to be the greatest success stories.’ That statement, as he recalls, came to life on Saturday as Musoke …
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Firm among four seeking UCAA’s air transport licenses | RONALD MUSOKE | Four airlines are seeking for entry into Uganda’s aviation industry to tap into the growing demand for air passenger and cargo services. These include; Dott Services Ltd, a company renowned in Uganda’s engineering and road construction sector, Safari …
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Art is not pretentious that the viewer should feel the need to go to art school to acquire a certain level of knowledge to appreciate it. Kampala, Uganda | DOMINIC MUWANGUZI | “Don’t put money before art!” was the resounding warning by Francis Xavier Musango Gwantamu; the illustrious artist and …
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Privately owned schools and teachers owe financial institutions more than Shs1.5trillion Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s decision to re-open schools after nearly two years to control the spread of coronavirus in the population has come as a blessing to traders in Kampala, according to Thadeus Musoke, the acting …
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Why former EC boss Kiggundu warned new EC boss Byabakama COVER STORY | Ronald Musoke |To use or not to use mobile phone cameras at polling stations? That looks set to be one of the major points of confrontation when Ugandans vote in the general election on Jan.14. In his …
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Researches, experts say there is limited evidence to show these offers attract investors Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | Tax incentives are part of Uganda government’s top priorities for attracting foreign investors and new businesses. From prospective investments in agribusiness to hospitality, and from steel to textile industries, tax incentives …
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Inside Museveni’s life presidency project | Exposing faces behind campaign to lift age-limit Kampala, Uganda | HAGGAI MATSIKO | Members of President Yoweri Museveni’s inner circle know something is serious if Lt. Col Michael Katungi is involved. He is a very quiet officer who likes to keep a low profile but …
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ANALYSIS: Museveni criticised, Kagame unveils fancy party headquarters Kampala, Uganda | HAGGAI MATSIKO | On June 17, President Paul Kagame unveiled the complex of buildings comprising the headquarters of his party, the Rwandan Patriotic Front (RPF) in Nyagahinga Cell in the Rosoro sector of Gasabo District. The centerpiece of the US$10 …
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THIS WEEK: The Court of Appeal has asked Uganda’s Parliament to amend the electoral laws governing election malpractice so that culprits can be barred for contesting for office for at least ten years. A three member panel of the court; Justices Remmy Kasule, Elizabeth Musoke, Catherine Bamugemereire hearing parliamentary election …
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The Independent’s Ronald Musoke has scooped yet another feature writing accolade at the annual Uganda National Journalism Awards. Musoke’s story Massacre on Masaka road saw him recognized as best features writer at the Uganda National Journalism Awards 2017 held in Kampala on Wednesday night. The award is granted to the feature treatment of any …
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The Independent Uganda: You get the Truth we Pay the Price
