Nairobi, Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT | Kenya’s new government took full charge of affairs on Thursday, following the swearing-in of the cabinet ministers. All ministers except Peninah Malonza, who was nominated for Tourism, Wildlife, and Heritage, successfully went through the vetting process by the vetting committee that concluded work on …
Read More »Uganda, Germany sign €68 million cooperation
New German commitment will particularly focus on improving climate adaptation and resilience Berlin, Germany | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda and Germany have successfully concluded government negotiations on the framework for development cooperation for the next two years. Germany has committed EUR 68.8 million in grants. The new commitment will particularly …
Read More »Why Zimbabwean Chinhoi will not want Uganda Pro Golf history to repeat itself
💠 DAY 1 leaderboard 1⃣ R Chinhoi 🇿🇼 69 (-3) 2️⃣ D Indiza 🇰🇪 72 3️⃣ S Njoroge 🇰🇪 72 4⃣ N Muyambo 🇿🇼 73 5⃣ N Ngugi 🇰🇪 73 6⃣ R Owitti 🇰🇪73 7. G Kasango 🇺🇬 73 8. R Rugumayo 🇺🇬 73 9. K Bako 73 🇳🇬 10. …
Read More »Ssekibejja gives LV Serena Club a first Uganda Open title
⛳Uganda Amateur Golf Open 2022 💠 TOP FIVE➡🏌️♂️ 1⃣ A Ssekibejja 71,76,75,73 | 295 🇺🇬 2⃣ M Tumusiime 72,73, 80, 75 | 300 🇺🇬 3⃣ J Cwinya-ai 80,69,78, 75 | 302 🇺🇬 4⃣ G Nsubuga 75,77, 76,83 | 311 🇺🇬 5⃣ I Bagalana 77,75,80,81 | 313 🇺🇬 CLICK FOR LIVE …
Read More »Three-way battle for Uganda golf’s top prize
⛳Uganda Amateur Open Golf Championships 2022 ✳️ Sept 19-22 💠 LEADERBOARD ➡🏌️♂️ 1⃣ A Ssekibejja 71,76, 75 | 222 🇺🇬 2⃣ M Tumusiime 72,73, 80 | 225 🇺🇬 3⃣ J Cwinya-ai 80,69, 78 | 227 🇺🇬 4⃣ G Nsubuga 75,77, 76 | 228 🇺🇬 5⃣ J Kasozi 78,73, 81 | 232 🇺🇬 …
Read More »New bird sanctuary opened in Entebbe
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A new bird sanctuary for the endangered African grey parrots was opened at the Uganda Wildlife Education Centre (UWEC) also known as Entebbe Zoo. The shs37 million aviaries were funded by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and are specially built as an outdoor facility …
Read More »Forest Stewardship Council certifies three national parks in Uganda
The national parks, managed by the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), have a combined area of 211,100 hectares (ha) Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), a government agency responsible for the management and protection of wildlife in and outside protected areas, obtained the FSC (www.FSC.org) forest …
Read More »FINAL DAY: One shot separates Babirye from Kabasweka
✳ Uganda Ladies GOLF Open 2022 ♨PRESSURE GROUP Tee off time 12.30pm – Hole 1 1 – Martha BABIRYE 🇺🇬 +11 2 – Peace KABASWEKA 🇺🇬 +12 3 – Meron KYOMUGISHA 🇺🇬 +20 4 – Evah MAGALA 🇺🇬 +23 Kigo, Uganda | LOUIS JADWONG | Peace Kabasweka can win her …
Read More »Rwanda tourism on full rebound after Covid-19
Kigali, Rwanda | THE INDEPENDENT | Rwanda has reported a tourism boom after easing COVID-19 travel restrictions. According to the Rwanda Development Board, the country has registered over 80% of its business attaining recovery after COVID-19 restrictions were lifted. Ariella Kageruka, the head of Tourism and Conservation at the RDB …
Read More »Reggae lovers to enjoy fest on the Nile next month
Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | After two years off because of Covid-19 induced lockdown, Reggae on the Nile Fest is back and will be held on November 4- 5. The organisers said, the break off was used to assess and re-imagine the festival and determine what direction was …
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