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New Vision
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Vision Group incorporated as the New Vision Printing & Publishing Company Limited (NVPPCL), started business in March 1986. One of the most widely read English-language newspapers in Uganda.
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Monitor
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Weekly Observer
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Nile Post
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PML Daily
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Big Eye
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Uganda Online
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Independent
Independent
The Independent Uganda: You get the Truth we Pay the Price
- SLB hailed for supporting Ugandan women in science and technologyby The Independent on April 26, 2024 at 4:00 pm
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ernest Rubondo, the Executive Director of the Petroleum Authority of Uganda, has commended SLB (formerly known as Schlumberger) for its efforts in advancing women in Science and Technology. SLB is one of the firms that was contracted by TotalEnergies for drilling, completions, and production services for […]
- Russian cosmonauts complete spacewalk ahead of scheduleby The Independent on April 26, 2024 at 3:00 pm
MOSCOW | Xinhua | Russian cosmonauts Oleg Kononenko and Nikolai Chub completed their spacewalk tasks ahead of schedule, returning to the International Space Station (ISS) two hours earlier than planned, Russia’s state space corporation Roscosmos said on Thursday. Roscosmos said that the spacewalk lasted a total duration of 4 hours and 36 […]
- Quality journalism is more important than everby The Independent on April 26, 2024 at 1:00 pm
But this public good is unlikely to be adequately provided in a free market, even with the help of philanthropists COMMENT | ANYA SCHIFFRIN, DYLAN W. GROVES & JOSEPH E. STIGLITZ | Although news consumption soared during the COVID-19 pandemic, subscriptions have since fallen, and news outlets around the world have been laying off reporters … […]
- A One-State Solution for Israelby The Independent on April 26, 2024 at 12:00 pm
Settling the Palestinian Question could consider `de-Zionisation’ of Israel as propagated by a number of scholars COMMENT | NNANDA KIZITO SSERUWAGI | At the beginning of this year, Uganda hosted the two twin global conferences of the Non-Aligned Movement and the Third South Summit. Chairing both the NAM and G77 + China, Uganda assumed a […]
- Is Trump above the law?by The Independent on April 26, 2024 at 11:00 am
COMMENT | Nancy Isenberg | Facing criminal indictments in connection with a hush-money payment to an adult-film actress and his efforts to overturn the result of the 2020 US presidential election, Donald Trump claims that, as a former president, he enjoys blanket immunity from prosecution. The US Supreme Court will now decide if he … The post […]
- NRM manifesto implementation at 35%by The Independent on April 26, 2024 at 10:00 am
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The NRM Manifesto Implementation Unit has indicated that the party has so far fulfilled 35 percent of its 2021-26 commitments to Ugandans. The Unit released its half-term internal performance review audit report for three financial years, 2021/22, 2022/23 and the running one 2023/24. According to the report, […]
- Ugandan military court frees 32 Kenyans jailed for illegal possession of firearmsby The Independent on April 26, 2024 at 9:00 am
KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | A Ugandan military court has ordered the release of 32 Kenyan nationals who were previously sentenced to 20 years in prison for illegal possession of firearms and ammunition. The decision by the General Court Martial (GCM), which convened late Wednesday, overturned an earlier ruling by a lower court. The GCM … The post […]
- Nawangwe renews call for Govt sponsorship of PhD studentsby The Independent on April 26, 2024 at 8:00 am
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Makerere University dons have renewed calls for government to provide scholarships for PhD (Doctor of Philsophy) students. This was during the opening day of the annual forum for graduate research and policy dialogue held at Makerere University’s Yusuf Lule Teaching Facility on Thursday. Makerere is […]
- One Health approach is the way to goby The Independent on April 26, 2024 at 7:20 am
Veterinarians as Essential Health Workers COMMENT | Dr Jesse Mukisa Mutesasira | In a lay man’s language, One health is an approach where many cats chase one rat. The cats consist of a collection of different professionals working under one team to achieve the same set target or solution towards societal health challenges (rat), or … The post […]
- Uganda to celebrate World Veterinary Day in Rakaiby The Independent on April 26, 2024 at 6:47 am
Rakai, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Week-long activities to mark World Veterinary Day (WVD) 2024 in Uganda climax today April 26 in Rakai with celebrations organised by the Uganda Veterinary Association (UVA) in partnership with Ministry of Agriculture and Animal industry and fisheries (MAAIF), and the Food and Agriculture organisation FAO. The […]
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Ugandan Diaspora
Ugandan Diaspora
Uganda Diaspora News Discovering Uganda's Success Stories Abroad
- Kampala business community protests move to ban second hand clothes by diaspora on August 27, 2023 at 6:47 am
The business community in Kampala has protested the ban on the importation of second hand or used clothes. This followed a pronouncement by President Yoweri Museveni while in Mbale on Thursday that the government will enforce the ban arguing that the importation of second hand clothing undermines the development of local textile industries. […]
- The return of Nyege Nyege 2023by diaspora on August 20, 2023 at 6:12 pm
The eighth Nyege Nyege edition returns to rock Jinja city as dates for when it will take place are no longer a secret. November 9-12, 2023, Nyege Nyege provides a retreat for revelers on the shores of the Nile. Per the organisers, the eighth edition of Nyege Nyege, provides a unique opportunity to local artists
- Horns still locked at FDCby diaspora on August 20, 2023 at 2:43 am
More than one month since severe internal contradictions erupted at the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC), horns are still locked. The latest development is the party secretary general, Nandala Mafabi declining to arrange for an extra-ordinary delegates conference summoned by the party national chairman, Wasswa Birigwa. Nandala in his response to […]
- Solomon W. Jagwe – Creator of the Adventures of Nkoza & Nankya – Diaspora Animation Award Recipientby diaspora on May 6, 2020 at 4:37 pm
A JOURNEY OF A THOUSAND MILES, BEGINS WITH ONE STEP. The Adventures of Nkoza & Nankya (www.nkozaandnankya.com), a Sowl Studios Production (www.sowlstudios.com) Sowl Studios was created by Solomon and Nerissa Jagwe to provide content learning opportunities for their 2 children so they could become familiar with their rich and diverse Ugandan […]
- VINKA – a.k.a Vero Luggya Chips Na Ketchup Star LIVE at the Diaspora Gala 2018 Editionby diaspora on December 10, 2018 at 9:11 am
Don’t MISS!!! VINKA – a.k.a Vero Luggya Chips Na Ketchup Star will perform LIVE at this year’s Diaspora Gala 2018 Edition. Invite your friends Uganda to join us as we celebrate the success of our fellow Ugandans in the Diaspora and at home. The Business breakfast USD $30 dollars Katonga hall Friday Dec 28th from
- Teacher Mpamire to Headline This Year’s 2018 Diaspora Comedy Showby diaspora on October 13, 2018 at 2:44 pm
Teacher Mpamire also known as SSEGUJJA HERBERT is a 35 year old Award Winning Ugandan Stand-up Comedian, Host, High School Teacher, Speaker, Stand-up Comedy Director and Actor with Fun Factory Comedy Company, Kampala, Uganda. Teacher Mpamire is famously known for doing the comic Impersonation of Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni Kaguta a character […]
- Latif Madoi TAF Magician – XpressSpeedDesign joins the Diaspora Gala 2018 Editionby diaspora on October 2, 2018 at 3:12 pm
Latif Madoi TAF – Magician (the Afro Fashion Magician) is one of the hardest working fashion designers to ever come out of Uganda. At 41 years he is currently the President of Uganda Fashion Society 2016 to date. He describes himself as a fashion artist performer, tutor and an innovator of live clothing construction performance
- Uganda Olympic Team Costume Designer K – Rafael Couture to Showcase at the Diaspora Gala 2018 Editionby diaspora on October 2, 2018 at 2:59 pm
KRafael Couture is a fashion brand mostly known for its unconventional concepts and approach. Since its genesis in 2010 , the K Rafael brand has seen its journey to the top respected and followed across Africa and beyond. The creative director Rafael Kasule has graced several runways both in and outside Uganda. K Rafael Couture
- Fashion Designer Martha Jabo Returns to the Diaspora Homecoming Gala 2018 Editionby diaspora on October 2, 2018 at 9:03 am
MARTHA JABO — Born and raised in Kampala – Uganda, Martha Jabo has always been inspired by her late mother (a former Fashion designer) in the field of fashion, right from a tender age. As a result of her mother’s work and passion, Martha developed a strong love for fashion and Art, which played a
- Remembering The Late Israel Wamala, Founding Editor – BBC Focus on Africa, Uganda Diaspora Lifetime Award Recipientby diaspora on December 24, 2017 at 9:25 am
Israel Wamala may be little known in the United Kingdom but at the height of his career at the BBC World Service he was a household name to millions in Africa. The programme he edited, Focus on Africa, was obligatory listening for anyone who was interested in the intricacies of African politics. The rich, the poor, the
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Weekly Observer
Weekly Observer
The Observer - Uganda Ugandan newspaper
- Kenya govt threatens to halt salaries of striking doctorson April 25, 2024 at 9:52 pm
The Kenyan government is threatening to withhold the salaries and union remittances of striking doctors after failing to reach an agreement with doctors' union. "We will be asking our counsel to appeal to the court to review the orders that had been issued initially so that we are allowed to take the necessary action to ensure that Kenyans […]
- EAC turns focus on Uganda-Kenya expresswayon April 25, 2024 at 9:40 pm
Feasibility studies for a transnational expressway connecting Uganda and Kenya are due to commence following the handing over of the site to the contractors. The 256km multinational expressway will run from Kakira in Jinja district, Uganda, through Busitema to Malaba and Busia, and onwards to Kisian and Kisumu in Kenya. GOPA Infra GmbH of […]
- 118 inmates escape after rain damages Nigerian prisonon April 25, 2024 at 9:07 pm
At least 118 inmates escaped from prison after heavy rains on Wednesday night damaged the facility in Suleja near the Nigerian capital, a prison service spokesperson said. The downpour, which lasted several hours, wrecked parts of the medium-security prison, including the perimeter wall and surrounding buildings, spokesperson Adamu Duza said in […]
- Transport paralysed as five trucks plunge into Jinja road potholeson April 25, 2024 at 9:00 pm
Business and transport have been paralysed in Jinja city's biggest industrial area after five trucks got stuck at different points along Factory Street in Masese Ward, Southern Division. The vehicles plunged into potholes that were filled with water following heavy rains on Wednesday. The trucks got stuck today Thursday between 6:00 am and […]
- Kwoyelo recounts how Kony spared his life on spirit's adviceon April 25, 2024 at 4:55 am
Former warlord Thomas Kwoyelo has revealed that Joseph Kony, the leader of the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) once spared his life on the advice of his spirits during their time in the bush. Kwoyelo This was part of the testimony Kwoyelo presented before the International Crimes Division (ICD) at Gulu High court. Kweyelo is facing 78 counts of […]
- Museveni warns against attacks on Atiak sugar factoryon April 24, 2024 at 3:25 pm
President Yoweri Museveni has cautioned political leaders against frustrating the now-closed Atiak Sugar Factory. Government owns 40 per cent shareholding in the Amuru district-based factory, a subsidiary of Horyal Investments Holding Company Limited after increasing its stake in 2019. The factory was commissioned in October 2020 and has an […]
- MPs bribed to save government agencieson April 24, 2024 at 5:38 am
According to multiple sources interviewed by The Observer, members of parliament (MPs) have allegedly received bribes ranging from Shs 500,000 to Shs 2 million to advocate for the retention of certain agencies that the government had proposed to return to their mother ministries. These agencies, facing the prospect of being phased out, have […]
- Science tutors maintain strike despite government appealson April 24, 2024 at 5:34 am
Science tutors at 23 core Primary Teachers Colleges (PTCs) across Uganda have steadfastly continued their strike, despite appeals from the ministry of Public Service to end the industrial action. The strike, which began on April 3, 2024, was initiated by members of the Uganda Professional Science Teachers’ Union (UPSTU). The union has cited […]
- After NSSF court ruling, Byarugaba unveils plan Bon April 24, 2024 at 5:30 am
Richard Byarugaba, the former managing director of the National Social Security Fund (NSSF), has embarked on a new academic pursuit aimed at enhancing his proficiency in the investment sector. Byarugaba’s decision to pursue further education stems from a series of events involving Betty Amongi, the minister of Gender, Labour and Social […]
- Is Uganda truly a prime destination for investors?on April 24, 2024 at 2:57 am
In an attempt to entice high-value foreign investors; countries worldwide have gone to untold lengths to put together packages to wheel in high-net-worth businessmen to invest in their economies. The USA has got the $1 million [Shs 3.8 billion] green card issued under the EB-5 program. In this scheme, wealthy foreign nationals willing to invest […]
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