Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Housing Finance Bank has joined a growing national movement to elevate parenting and strengthen families across Uganda. This commitment was demonstrated through its support of a national symposium held at Kololo Independence Grounds, under the theme: “Parental Involvement, Sex Education, and Children’s Wellbeing.” The event brought …
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Ruling against US tech giant hailed as a significant win for Uganda’s data sovereignty ANALYSIS | IAN KATUSIIME | Google LLC, the tech giant that looms over the world gobbling tonnes of personal data and making billions in profit, has received a warning shot from Uganda: there are rules to be …
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KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda has commended China for supporting regional efforts aimed at promoting peace and stability in the Horn of Africa. John Mulimba, Uganda’s minister of State for Foreign Affairs, made the remarks on Tuesday during the third Conference on Peace and Development for the Horn of …
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KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda on Wednesday said it has enhanced security ahead of the CAF African Nations Championship Group C games scheduled to start in the country on August 4. Kituuma Rusoke, Uganda’s Police Force spokesman, told reporters that joint security personnel, both armed and unarmed, have been …
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NAIROBI, NAIROBI | Xinhua | Kenya and Uganda on Wednesday signed eight additional bilateral memoranda of understanding (MoUs), building on the 17 agreements already in place, to strengthen legal and institutional cooperation across strategic sectors. The signing was witnessed by visiting Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni and his Kenyan counterpart William …
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KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda’s U15 girls team has emerged as champions of Africa and secured a spot in the 2025 World Youth Table Tennis Challenge. The team won the gold after defeating Tunisia in the final of the 2025 ITTF African Youth Championships, which concluded in Lagos, Nigeria, …
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KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | At least four soldiers were killed on Monday during clashes between Ugandan and South Sudanese troops at a disputed border area, a Ugandan military spokesperson said here Wednesday. Armies from Uganda Peoples’ Defense Forces (UPDF) and South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) exchanged fire at …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has unveiled a 25-man squad that will represent Uganda in the upcoming TotalEnergies CAF fixture against Algeria. The high-stakes CHAN match is scheduled for Sunday, August 4th at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole. FUFA Communications Director Ahmed Hussein …
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Controversy over delay to implement tech-driven traffic regulations enforcement system ANALYSIS | RONALD MUSOKE | A month after the government paused the Express Penalty System (EPS Auto) for review, road safety experts and activists are demanding its quicker-implementation. The road safety advocates are concerned that the EPS Auto system could easily …
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KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda coach Morley Byekwaso has said his team is well-prepared ahead of the CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN). Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania will co-host the tournament for players featuring in their respective domestic leagues from August 2 to 30. Byekwaso told Xinhua that the two …
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