He reminds all everyone that the future will not be inherited but must be built Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Under the glistening waters of Lake Victoria and the backdrop of Entebbe’s Imperial Resort Beach Hotel, Uganda’s 13th CPA Economic Forum unfolded—not just as a conference of ideas, but as …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | On July 11, MTN MoMo Uganda Limited officially launched a transformative campaign titled “The Power to Be More,” aimed at unlocking new levels of digital and financial empowerment for individuals and businesses across Uganda. This campaign marks a significant evolution of MTN MoMo from its …
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Nwoya, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development has signed a Public-Private Partnership Agreement (PPPA) with Bukona Agro Processors Limited and the Nwoya District Local Government to implement the National Biofuels Blending Programme, officially launched by the government this month. The initiative aims to reduce …
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Rugumayo wins POA finale at Lugazi Hills Golf & Country Club Lugazi, Uganda | LOUIS JADWONG & UGC MEDIA | Like it was at the inaugural Pearl of Africa Golf Series at Kitante in February, the battle for glory at the Lugazi final leg today ended in a close battle between professional golfers Marvin Kibirige …
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Disease surveillance up amid an influx of people from cholera-hit DRC and South Sudan ANALYSIS | JOHN AGABA | Dr Denis Ocula needed a strategy. Cholera had killed a woman and infected an additional 106 people in his district of Lamwo, near Uganda’s border with South Sudan, and he knew only …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A new generation of environmental stewards is stepping up to combat deforestation in Uganda, as the Young Forest Champion Workshop, a collaborative effort by Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) Uganda, the Ministry of Water and Environment, the National Forestry Authority (NFA), and Youth Go …
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ENTEBBE, UGANDA | Xinhua | The United Arab Emirates and host Uganda both recorded wins as the Pearl of Africa T20 Series entered Day 2 on Friday at the Entebbe Cricket Oval in Entebbe. Uganda, who lost its opening match to Namibia on Thursday, recovered to defeat Nigeria by 77 runs, …
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Uganda strengthens border health amid ongoing threats Health | AGENCIES | Uganda’s borders have always been busy and vulnerable. Over the past decade, Ebola, COVID-19, leptospirosis, Marburg, measles and cholera have all emerged, stretching an already burdened health system. With Mpox still active and the memories of the recent Ebola outbreak …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The French Ambassador’s residence in Kampala was abuzz with activity as guests gathered to celebrate Bastille Day, a pivotal moment commemorating the storming of the Bastille on July 14, 1789, which marked the beginning of the French Revolution. The event highlighted the deep and …
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ENTEBBE, Uganda | Xinhua | Hosts Uganda have suffered defeat to Namibia in the opening match at the ongoing Pearl of Africa Cricket T20 Series in Entebbe, Uganda. Namibia battled first and put on 145/6 in 20 overs, while Uganda chased and collapsed at 143/5 in all 20 overs. The …
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The Independent Uganda: You get the Truth we Pay the Price
