Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Inter Religious Council of Uganda (IRCU) has spoken out on the disagreement between Uganda and Rwanda, saying leaders of the two nations should seek dialogue. “In conclusion, we wish to appeal to the political leadership in the two countries to ensure that their …
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Good innovations but utilization needs to be boosted | IAN KATUSIIME | When one talks about financial inclusion in Uganda, it is always mobile money that comes into their minds first. The mobile money system is now entrenched and is even a substitute for banks. Mobile money has successfully brought …
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A comparative look at Museveni’s economic performance against other long-serving leaders in the region COMMENT | Alan M. Collins | The word “stagnation” often follows the word “economic”, followed by period, decline, and unemployment according the British National Corpus, which collects samples of spoken and written English. In the same …
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Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Christians have been urged to shun social media during the lent period. The call was made by Fr. Pius Yobuta, the Parish Priest of Christ the King Parish Arua. Speaking during the Ash Wednesday mass, Yobuta told Christians to avoid social media sites like …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Speaker of Parliament Rebecca Kadaga has summoned the Attorney General to appear in the House this week after MPs questioned the involvement of the UPDF in the fishing industry particularly on Lake Victoria. The Attorney General is expected to explain the laws regulating the …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Leading experts in Uganda’s tourism and hospitality sector are set to discuss creative approaches companies can harness to grow their businesses, at the third edition of Innovation Series Thursday, 7th March 2019 at Golf Course Hotel in Kampala. Eight speakers from different …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Africa Now Summit 2019 slated for March 12th and 13th at the Commonwealth Hotel in Munyonyo comes at a time when there are socioeconomic changes both within Africa and globally. Africa Strategic Leadership Centre (ASLC), organizers of the much anticipated summit are taking …
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It is easier to encounter the tree-climbing lions but efforts to protect them remain controversial | RONALD MUSOKE | Lions are a must-see in Queen Elizabeth National Park in western Uganda and yet their reclusive nature sometimes makes it a frustrating experience for visitors. On a recent conservation study tour …
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New investors could trigger a drop in electricity costs Kampala, Uganda | ISAAC KHISA | Uganda’s planned commissioning of the multi-million dollar Isimba and Karuma Hydropower projects on the downstream of River Nile is expected to put government on the spot as sector players expect electricity tariffs to reduce. The …
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Rwanda, Uganda in diplomatic war of words over rebel ‘support’ Kigali, Rwanda | AFP | Rwanda accused its much larger neighbour Uganda on Tuesday of supporting rebels opposed to the government in Kigali, a claim firmly rebutted by Kampala. Rwandan Foreign Minister Richard Sezibera told journalists that Kigali had information …
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