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Adjumani District celebrates World Environment Day, hails ECOTRUST investment in trees
Adjumani, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Students, local leaders, conservation experts and development partners gathered at Arinyapi Seed Secondary School in Adjumani District Thursday last week to commemorate World Environment Day through a large-scale tree planting exercise. During the activity, a total of 5,000 high-quality clonal eucalyptus trees were planted across 5 acres … The post Adjumani District celebrates World Environment Day, hails ECOTRUST investment in trees appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Every child's future begins with water
COMMENT | JEREMIAH NYAGAH | Before a child can learn, dream, play or thrive, there is something far more basic they need: water. Not tomorrow. Not when funding becomes available. Not when another development plan is approved. Today. Yet for millions of children across Africa, access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene remains out of … The post Every child's future begins with water appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:00:09
African fans split on South Africa support amid xenophobic violence
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA | Xinhua | As the 2026 FIFA World Cup unfolds, African football fans find themselves deeply divided over whether to support South Africa's national team, Bafana Bafana. For many, the joy of continental solidarity has been overshadowed by recurring xenophobic violence and the mistreatment of African migrants within South Africa's borders. Historically, … The post African fans split on South Africa support amid xenophobic violence appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:00:06
Meals turn into health hazards, early graves for Ugandans
Kampala, Uganda | URN | Food once meant to nourish and sustain households is now, in many homes, increasingly linked to sickness, chronic illness, and even death. The Food Rights Alliance and partner organizations warn that unsafe food has become a silent public health crisis, with contaminated meals sending an estimated 1.3 million Ugandans to hospitals … The post Meals turn into health hazards, early graves for Ugandans appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:53:32
Kitgum to Vaccinate 110,000 Livestock Under National FMD Drive
Dr. Francis Omona, the Kitgum District Veterinary Officer, informed stakeholders at the district headquarters that the vaccination effort will target 48,000 cattle, 33,000 goats, 11,000 sheep, and 18,000 pigs under the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry, and Fisheries' mass vaccination campaign.
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@uplandMedia Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:00:07
It is $1.8 billion a year; That's what we're losing by failing young people
These losses span direct health system costs, out-of-pocket expenses for young people and their families, and lost opportunities in earnings, productivity and future potential COMMENT | ANNE GITHUKU-SHONGWE | This year's International Day of the African Child, I ask us to consider her. She was fifteen years old, sitting in a classroom in … The post It is $1.8 billion a year; That's what we're losing by failing young people appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:00:08
What albino animals teach humans about diversity
NEWS ANALYSIS | URN | As Uganda joined the world in International Albinism Awareness Day during the weekend under the theme "Proudly in My Skin- Celebrating All Skin Tones," folk stories from villages provided an opportunity to examine one of nature's rarest genetic conditions- not only in humans but also in wildlife. For decades, the … The post What albino animals teach humans about diversity appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Tue, 16 Jun 2026 21:00:05
Henry Rugamba to head Equity Bank Uganda Board
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Veteran communications strategist, public relations professional, and corporate governance expert Henry Rugamba has been appointed the new chairperson of the Board of Directors for Equity Bank Uganda, effective June 15, 2026. He succeeds Mark Ocitti Ongom, who retired from the position after nine years of service to join rival … The post Henry Rugamba to head Equity Bank Uganda Board appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Wed, 17 Jun 2026 06:00:05
Absa Bank cleared to sale Boss Beverages Properties over Shs710 million debt
Kampala, Uganda | URN | The High Court Commercial Division has allowed Absa Bank Uganda Limited to proceed with the sale of multimillion-shilling properties belonging to Boss Beverages International Limited after dismissing a long-running loan dispute over alleged wrongful interest calculations. In a judgement delivered through the Judiciary's Electronic Court Case Management Information System (ECCMIS), … The post Absa Bank cleared to sale Boss Beverages Properties over Shs710 million debt appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Wed, 17 Jun 2026 06:00:06
Messi ties World Cup scoring record with hat-trick
KANSAS CITY, United States | Xinhua | Lionel Messi equaled the record for the most FIFA World Cup goals by scoring his first World Cup finals hat-trick in Argentina's 3-0 win over Algeria in Group J on Tuesday. Messi put the reigning champion ahead with a long-range strike in the 17th minute and doubled the … The post Messi ties World Cup scoring record with hat-trick appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Wed, 17 Jun 2026 06:00:06
Mbappe marches toward World Cup immortality
NEW JERSEY, United States | Xinhua | Kylian Mbappe has spent much of his career making the improbable seem routine. He won the World Cup as a teenager. He scored a hat-trick in a World Cup final. He became captain of France before his 25th birthday. Now another milestone awaits. Mbappe scored twice in France's … The post Mbappe marches toward World Cup immortality appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Iran, U.S. both claim win over MoU amid deep rifts
WASHINGTON | Xinhua | The United States and Iran both claimed victory after digitally signing on Monday a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at ending the three-month conflict, yet both sides continue to offer conflicting accounts of its contents as the text remains unpublished. Iran called the deal a triumph over Washington and Israel. "The … The post Iran, U.S. both claim win over MoU amid deep rifts appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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46 former LRA returnees to undergo Acholi cultural cleansing rites
Gulu, Uganda | URN | Forty-six former Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) returnees repatriated from South Sudan are set to undergo traditional cleansing rituals as part of efforts to support their reintegration into Acholi communities. The group, comprising 23 adults (12 women and 11 men) and 23 children, arrived at Gulu Airfield on Monday morning aboard a … The post 46 former LRA returnees to undergo Acholi cultural cleansing rites appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Wed, 17 Jun 2026 09:00:06
On Trump's deal with Iran
How America's claims to military greatness have been exposed as being hollow THE LAST WORD | ANDREW M. MWENDA | So now Donald Trump is claiming to have arrived at a "deal" with Iran. Although the details are not yet known, this is the biggest humiliating military defeat America has suffered over the … The post On Trump's deal with Iran appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Wed, 17 Jun 2026 09:00:07
Ggoobi: Nation wide trade order restoration is strategy for economic transformation
Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury, (PSST) Ramathan Ggoobi, has defended the ongoing trade order enforcement across the country, saying it is a strategy to transform the economy. He argues that organized business practices are essential for Uganda's economic transformation and attracting investment. Speaking at the 2026 Absa … The post Ggoobi: Nation wide trade order restoration is strategy for economic transformation appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Wed, 17 Jun 2026 09:00:08
Being courteous is always the winning card
The R in Public Relations is a Card You Can Play to Win COMMENT | SHIRLEY BIRUNGI | There is a growing appreciation of what public relations professionals bring to the table. This is because organizations continue to face a critical need to communicate strategically with their publics or audiences; simply call them 'stakeholders'. … The post Being courteous is always the winning card appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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