Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The United States Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas Greenfield has said her visit to Uganda this week has no connection to an earlier visit by the Russian Foreign Minister, Sergei Lavrov. Speaking to journalists Tuesday, Greenfield said her trip to Africa which will see …
Read More »GOLD: Kiplimo steps into Cheptegei’s shoes
✳ Jacob KIPLIMO 27:09.19 🥇 ✳ Daniel Simiu EBENYO 27:11.26 🥈 ✳Kibiwott KANDIE 27:20.34 🥉 Birmingham, UK | THE INDEPENDENT | Jacob Kiplimo has clinched gold in the 10,000m final in a new Commonwealth Games time of 27:09:19. He continues a strong Ugandan tradition in the 10,000m that has seen the country’s runners …
Read More »Banks to unveil Shs1tn export credit facility
It will boost manufacturing and bridge the funding gap to the sector that holds great potential for Uganda’s growth Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s commercial banks are planning to provide Shs1trillion in export credit facility to help local manufacturers boost their access to the regional markets. Sarah Arapta, …
Read More »Wim Vanhelleputte bows out after 6-year stint at MTN Uganda
Telecom giant, MTN Uganda, has let go of its long serving Chief Executive Officer, Wim Vanhelleputte, setting the pace for the first top leadership transition since the telecom was listed on the Uganda Securities Exchange. Kampala, Uganda | ISAAC KHISA | Vanhelleputte, who has overseen the growth of the telecom …
Read More »Housing Finance Bank targets Ugandans in diaspora
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Housing Finance Bank has outlined several initiatives aimed at encouraging foreign direct investment from Ugandans living abroad, while still improving the livelihoods of the people at home. Peace K. Ayebazibwe, the Executive Director of Housing Finance Bank shared the bank’s vision on Thursday at …
Read More »ON THE WAY: Oil rigs for Kingfisher oilfield
Beijing, China | THE INDEPENDENT | Key parts of a modern drilling rig customized by CNOOC International for Uganda’s Kingfisher oilfield, has left the port of Yantai in China for East Africa. The most advanced Chinese oil drilling equipment in the world was shipped to Uganda after a brief ceremony last …
Read More »The EACOP and Tilenga are win-win projects
Cheick-Omar Diallo, the TotalEnergies Spokesperson for the Tilenga and EACOP projects accompanied a French contingent of journalists on tour of Uganda’s oilfields and project affected persons. The Independent’s Ronald Musoke was on the four day visit (July 16-19) and spoke to him about his impressions. Tell us about your visit …
Read More »The coffee growers of 1967 to 1980 really benefited from the cash crop
COMMENT | NTUUYO | I have read Kabaka Ronald Mutebi’s comments about coffee at his coronation anniversary in July, and what should be done, and I respect his opinions. I will share what I observed while growing up. By 1967, I was a Primary 3 pupil. I attended a school located …
Read More »Uganda’s inflation rises to 7.9 pct in July
Kampala, Uganda | Xinhua | Uganda’s inflation rate for the year ending July has risen to 7.9 percent from 6.8 percent in the year ending June 2022, the country’s statistics agency said Friday. Uganda Bureau of Statistics attributed the increase to rising food crop prices and transport fare. During the …
Read More »Inside Russian Foreign Minister’s visit
Museveni shrugs off US-Russia enmity Kampala, Uganda | IAN KATUSIIME | Sergei Lavrov, Russia’s Foreign Affairs minister, wrapped up a four country Africa tour and Uganda was always going to be a key stopover for the long serving Lavrov. It was the first time someone at the level of Foreign …
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