BEIJING | Xinhua | Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic in Beijing on Thursday. Vucic is in China for the commemorations marking the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. China and …
Read More »NEMA to address complaints over Luwero sugar factory
NEMA to send air inspectors to Victoria sugar after public complains of pollution Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA) is set to send a team of inspectors to look into complaints from residents of Yandwe, Ndibulungi, and Kakabala Nnalongo villages in Luwero about growing air and …
Read More »UAF sets dates for National Mountain and Trail Running Championships
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Athletics Federation (UAF) has set August 15 and 16 as the official dates for the National Mountain and Trail Running Championships. Paul Okello, UAF Organising Secretary, says the two-day event will be held in Kapchorwa and is expected to attract over 400 …
Read More »Equity Bank is more than just a lender
From Struggles to Success: How Equity Bank Transformed My Business COMMENT | NUHU KANYIKE | My close to 10 years of experience in business shows that with the right financial partner, small businesses in Uganda can overcome challenges and succeed. Running a business in Uganda is not easy. For many …
Read More »NRM Tribunal receives 178 petitions from LC5, Mayoral flag bearer elections
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Election Disputes Tribunal has received 178 petitions arising from the recently concluded local government elections for party flag bearers for LC5 District Chairpersons and City Mayors. According to Enoch Barata, the Director of Legal Services at the NRM, July …
Read More »MTN MoMo moves to drive Uganda’s digital and financial empowerment
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | On July 11, MTN MoMo Uganda Limited officially launched a transformative campaign titled “The Power to Be More,” aimed at unlocking new levels of digital and financial empowerment for individuals and businesses across Uganda. This campaign marks a significant evolution of MTN MoMo from its …
Read More »Mbarara Diocese laity raise sh256 million for free specialized medical camp
Mbarara, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Christians of Mbarara Archdiocese in Kampala have raised sh256 million to support the upcoming Free Specialized Medical Camp. This is part of the 500 million that is required for this year’s community outreach program, which will be held on August 30th. Under their association, Archdiocese …
Read More »HUMAN RIGHTS: UHRC to inspect detention facilities in eastern Uganda
Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) Soroti office is set to begin inspecting detention facilities in the Teso, Sebei, and Bugisu subregions to assess the living conditions of inmates. This month, the commission plans to visit 30 police station cells, 15 prisons, a remand …
Read More »Angry parents burn home of teacher Expedito, accuse him of bringing ‘demons’ to school
Local leaders alleged that Expedito once lured a pupil and participated in the slaughter of a hen at the school, an act after which the problems reportedly began. Expedito and his family are currently on the run. Kabale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Angry parents from Iziniro Village in Birambo Parish, …
Read More »FULL SPEECH: The 2025 State of the Nation Address
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In fulfillment of the constitutional requirement, under Article 101 (1) of the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, President Yoweri Museveni on June 5th delivered the State of the Nation. This was at parliament sitting at Kololo Independence grounds. ***** Ladies and Gentlemen. In …
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