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@uplandMedia Fri, 19 Jun 2026 04:00:06
Under what circumstances can security agencies other than the police arrest people in Uganda?
Kampala, Uganda | URN | The arrest and detention of former Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago have reignited debate over the constitutional powers of Uganda's security agencies and the limits of their authority when dealing with civilians. On Monday, June 15, Uganda People's Defense Forces-UPDF officers seized Lukwago from his residence in Wakaliga in Kampala's Lubaga … The post Under what circumstances can security agencies other than the police arrest people in Uganda? appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Fri, 19 Jun 2026 07:00:05
UCC suggests reforms to lower taxes on digital transactions
Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has proposed sweeping reforms to Uganda's telecommunications tax regime, including reducing taxes on smartphones, internet data, and mobile money transactions, to make digital services more affordable and accelerate the country's digital transformation. The proposals are contained in UCC's report, "A Study on the Impact of … The post UCC suggests reforms to lower taxes on digital transactions appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:00:05
UN allocates $4 million to support Uganda's Ebola response
UNITED NATIONS | Xinhua | UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Tom Fletcher has allocated 4 million U.S. dollars from the UN Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) to support the Ugandan government's response to Ebola, a UN spokesperson said Thursday. The newly-released funding is part of a CERF allocation of up to … The post UN allocates $4 million to support Uganda's Ebola response appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:00:05
Africa's food future does not depend on land alone, but also on its waters
OPINION | ABEBE HAILE-GABRIEL MANUEL BARANGE | Across Africa, demand for aquatic foods is increasing as population grows. Yet, supply is struggling to keep the pace. This matters because aquatic foods are not a niche product in Africa. They are an important source of food, livelihoods and trade. According to the latest edition of the … The post Africa's food future does not depend on land alone, but also on its waters appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:00:06
Digital platforms reshape entertainment journalism as content creators expand audiences
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The growth of digital media platforms is creating new opportunities for entertainment journalism in Uganda, with independent content creators increasingly building audiences outside traditional newsrooms. One such platform, SENKAYI MEDIA, has marked four years of reporting on Uganda's entertainment industry, highlighting the growing influence of digital-first journalism in connecting … The post Digital platforms reshape entertainment journalism as content creators expand audiences appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:00:06
How Equity Bank is helping schools adopt smart cooking to save on energy costs
Equity Bank enables St. Andrew's School Save UGX 15 Million a Year Through Clean Cooking Mbarara, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | In Mbarara district, within Rubindi village, a quiet revolution is taking place. St Andrew's Secondary School is leading clean cooking in the area. The school administration recently acquired technology from Ebenezer Energy Saving … The post How Equity Bank is helping schools adopt smart cooking to save on energy costs appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Fri, 19 Jun 2026 16:00:04
Solar irrigation powering a cocoa revolution in Lira through Equity Bank
Lira, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | For decades, cocoa cultivation was considered impossible in Lira and the wider Lango sub-region. Farmers believed the area's rainfall patterns, heat, and soil conditions could not support a crop traditionally associated with wetter regions such as Bundibugyo or West Africa. Today, that assumption is being steadily dismantled, thanks … The post Solar irrigation powering a cocoa revolution in Lira through Equity Bank appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Fri, 19 Jun 2026 16:00:05
School boys take charge of Absa Bank offices for a day
24 Boys Step into the Shoes of Absa Senior Executives for a Day Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Twenty-four secondary school students from across Uganda have spent a day shadowing senior leaders at Absa Bank Uganda as part of a mentorship initiative aimed at exposing young people to leadership, decision-making and the world … The post School boys take charge of Absa Bank offices for a day appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Fri, 19 Jun 2026 16:00:06
Oil revenues alone cannot fund Uganda's energy transition, experts warn
Kampala, Uganda | URN | The expected oil revenues could provide an important source of financing for the country's Energy Transition Plan (ETP), but they will not be sufficient on their own to fund investments required to transform the energy sector and achieve broader development goals, experts have said. The warning emerged during a dialogue … The post Oil revenues alone cannot fund Uganda's energy transition, experts warn appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Fri, 19 Jun 2026 16:00:06
Citizens must take up the responsibility of monitoring government programs
COMMENT | NANTEZA SARAH KYOBE | Grassroots involvement makes a significant difference not only in how any government project is monitored but also in how it is initiated. I assert that we, as Ugandans, share responsibility for the issues troubling our nation because we have neglected to take charge of and monitor development programmes. … The post Citizens must take up the responsibility of monitoring government programs appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Fri, 19 Jun 2026 16:00:07
???? Anthony Natif notes from Court: Uganda Vs Molly Katanga and Others June 12/2026
UgandaVsMollyKatanga: Cross Examination of Defense's Forensic Expert Ends SPECIAL REPORT | ANTHONY NATIF | As recorded in the case Uganda Vs Molly Katanga and adapted from @TonyNatif on X. **** This matter returned to the High Court this morning, June 19th, with the defense set to present their third witness. Outside Mrs Katanga herself, … The post ???? Anthony Natif notes from Court: Uganda Vs Molly Katanga and Others June 12/2026 appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Fri, 19 Jun 2026 19:00:05
Africa's 43 million displaced people generate $27 billion a year
Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Africa's displaced population of 43.1 million people, refugees and internally displaced persons combined, generates an estimated $27 billion in annual income, a report by the Amahoro Coalition indicates. The Amahoro Coalition on Thursday released a research report, "Hiding in Plain Sight: Africa's $27B Displacement Market Opportunity", that documents the economic scale … The post Africa's 43 million displaced people generate $27 billion a year appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Sat, 20 Jun 2026 04:00:06
Kabale science teachers turn to alcohol abuse after hefty pay
Kabale, Uganda | URN | The Kabale District Education Officer, Mowes Bwengye Tumwijukye, has expressed concern over increasing alcohol abuse among secondary school science teachers. He says many have spent their enhanced salaries on drinking instead of investing in productive ventures or focusing on their teaching responsibilities. The government increased salaries for science teachers starting … The post Kabale science teachers turn to alcohol abuse after hefty pay appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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