Kampala, Uganda | RONALD MUSOKE | Xavier Ejoyi is the new Country Director of ActionAid Uganda. He talked to The Independent’s Ronald Musoke about his expectations for the new role. How has the settling in gone so far? It’s gone on very well. I am still learning different things but the …
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It’s a great coup for Sipa, say partners as deal dominates meeting of experts from 40 countries Kampala, Uganda | RONALD MUSOKE | The British metal and mining corporation, Rio Tinto, has signaled an interest in Uganda in a move that is being seen as a return of confidence. The news …
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How the Ugandan media has borne the brunt of censorship for decades Kampala, Uganda | GEOFFREY SSENOGA | The world watched in outrage recently as Reuters photojournalist, James Akena, was clobbered by three soldiers on the streets of Uganda’s capital Kampala in full view of television cameras. Akena was covering the …
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Kampala, Uganda | RONALD MUSOKE | Over the last few years, Uganda’s cement industry has drastically changed. Hima and Tororo Cement factories have undergone major upgrades while at the same time; there has been entry of new players – Simba and Kampala Cement. The Independent’s Ronald Musoke spoke to Hima Cement’s …
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Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | The Uganda Women’s Network (UWONET) is holding the 4th National Women’s Week through several topical discussions on matters policy running up to October 27 in Kampala. The event that started on Oct.19, according to Rita Aciro-Lakor, the Network’s executive director is discussing socio-economic and political …
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Migingo (between Kenya and Uganda), Undefined | AFP | A rounded rocky outcrop covered with metallic shacks, Migingo Island rises out of the waters of Lake Victoria like an iron-plated turtle. The densely populated island is barely a quarter of a hectare large, its residents crammed into a hodge-podge of …
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Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Online shop, Jumia Uganda has announced Ron Kawamara as new chief executive officer. Ron has previously served as the regional managing director of Jumia Food, East Africa, and brings his wealth of experience in the African e-commerce industry, officials announced at a press conference at …
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Why the weakest link for them are unfulfilled government promises Kampala, Uganda | IAN KATUSIIME | Just before death struck Bukalasi village on Oct.11, there was a prolonged afternoon drizzle. It was the light type, and easily ignored by residents who are used to heavier rain. Bududa is generally rain country …
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Government hopes new dams will drive tariffs downwards Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Electricity consumers grappling with surging energy bills have at least got some relief as the industry regulator reduces tariffs for the next three months. But they are not overall better off, compared with four years ago. The …
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Which opposition politicians are in and what awaits them Kampala, Uganda | HAGGAI MATSIKO | President Yoweri Museveni might soon announce a new cabinet lineup. That is the expectation. And it is driven by both recent events and recent actions by the President. Museveni also plans to shuffle his staff at …
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