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Why this budget is different
COMMENT | Morrison Rwakakamba | Uganda stands at a rare inflection point in its development trajectory. With commercial oil production scheduled to commence later this year and a fresh electoral mandate secured, the national budget for the 2026/27 financial year offers more than another round of incremental spending. It attempts what development economists from Arthur … The post Why this budget is different appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Trump orders halt to Iran talks
WASHINGTON | Xinhua | U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday instructed his top envoys to halt their conversations with Iran, according to a CNN report, citing U.S. officials. Trump told his negotiating team, including Vice President JD Vance and envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, not to engage with Tehran despite what officials described as … The post Trump orders halt to Iran talks appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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VA Sherry backs Uganda's first Miss Universe queen as global pageant beckons
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | VA Sherry has reaffirmed its commitment to women's empowerment after hosting Mitchelle Daka, Uganda's first-ever Miss Universe Uganda, at Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL) headquarters in Luzira as she prepares to represent the country on the global stage. Daka, who was crowned on Aug. 1, was joined by first runner-up … The post VA Sherry backs Uganda's first Miss Universe queen as global pageant beckons appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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First witness Andrew Wilson testifies as judge rules case can proceed without Besigye
Kampala, Uganda | URN | The High Court in Kampala began hearing the treason case against jailed opposition politician Dr Kizza Besigye in his absence Tuesday. At the commencement of the trial, the prosecution asked the court to proceed without him. Criminal Division Judge Emmanuel Baguma allowed the trial to continue after an Assistant Superintendent … The post First witness Andrew Wilson testifies as judge rules case can proceed without Besigye appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Finance Minister Musasizi defends criteria for tax remission
Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Ministry of Finance has clarified the criteria and procedure taxpayers must follow when seeking remission of tax liabilities, stressing that the measure is reserved for exceptional circumstances and is not intended to shield businesses from ordinary tax obligations. Finance Minister Henry Musasizi told Parliament on Tuesday that tax administration … The post Finance Minister Musasizi defends criteria for tax remission appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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All medical interns to get Shs1 million allowance
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Government has stayed the proposal that would have seen the suspension of facilitation for medical interns. This will now see the current cohort of medical interns all earning a monthly net allowance of Shs1 million. The Minister of Health, made the revelation during the House sitting on Tuesday, 18 … The post All medical interns to get Shs1 million allowance appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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How Makerere University's first Critical Thinking and Social Intelligence cohort found a new way to question the world
SPECIAL REPORT | For three weeks, 52 participants from different professions and backgrounds were enrolled into a course that sought to interrogate assumptions, test evidence, recognise manipulation and rethink how they engage with people around them. At their graduation on Aug.7, the first cohort of Makerere University's Critical Thinking and Social Intelligence course left … The post How Makerere University's first Critical Thinking and Social Intelligence cohort found a new way to question the world appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Equity Bank and Tian Tang Group partner to unlock Mbale Industrial Park potential
Mbale, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | The Sino-Uganda Mbale Industrial Park is set for a further boost following a strategic partnership between Equity Bank Uganda and Tian Tang Group to expand access to finance, strengthen businesses and create more opportunities across the industrial ecosystem. Tian Tang Group has built a manufacturing ecosystem supporting more … The post Equity Bank and Tian Tang Group partner to unlock Mbale Industrial Park potential appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Equity Bank's East and Central Africa regional network key to success of Mbale's UKI Uganda
Mbale, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | As Ugandan manufacturers look beyond the domestic market, moving money across borders efficiently is becoming as important as moving goods. For Mbale-based manufacturer, importer and exporter UKI Uganda Limited, cross-border payment delays have been a challenge as the company expands across East and Central Africa, particularly in the … The post Equity Bank's East and Central Africa regional network key to success of Mbale's UKI Uganda appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Wakida blasts Nameere, demands Parliamentary Committee investigation
Kampala, Uganda | URN | Kabweri County MP, Dr Patrick Godfrey Wakida, has challenged the methods being used by the Minister of State for Local Government, Justine Nameere, in her campaign against corruption. He argued that aggressive inspections and arrests could undermine the very principles of governance the government is seeking to protect. Wakida … The post Wakida blasts Nameere, demands Parliamentary Committee investigation appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Museveni grants official burial to veteran playwright Alex Mukulu
Kampala, Uganda | URN | President Yoweri Museveni has approved a state burial for celebrated Ugandan playwright, actor and director Alex Edward Kabangala Mukulu, who died recently at the age of 72. Mukulu will be laid to rest on August 20, 2026, at Kijabijjo in Gayaza, with the government and his family working together to organise … The post Museveni grants official burial to veteran playwright Alex Mukulu appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Rwentumba Communal Land Association conservation journey through beekeeping
Masindi, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | What was once a heavily degraded forest in Rwentumba Village, Kimanya Parish, Masindi District, is slowly coming back to life. Thanks to the efforts of the Rwentumba- Communal Land Association (CLA) for protecting Rwentumba community forest while earning an income through modern beekeeping as supported by the Environmental … The post Rwentumba Communal Land Association conservation journey through beekeeping appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Liberia agrees to accept 1,200 foreign deportees from the US
Liberia says the deal is a humanitarian arrangement and is receiving no compensation.
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Stanbic Uganda net profit leaps 28.2% to Shs357bn
Strong revenue growth and strategic lending drive Stanbic's strongest first-half performance Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Stanbic Uganda Holdings Limited (SUHL) has posted a 28.2% increase in net profit for the first half of 2026, highlighting the resilience of Uganda's banking sector even as businesses continue to grapple with the cost of credit … The post Stanbic Uganda net profit leaps 28.2% to Shs357bn appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Traffic Police impound taxis in safety operation on Gulu road
Kampala, Uganda | URN | Several commuter taxis that did not have the required blue strip and were carrying roof luggage were impounded during a joint traffic and Ministry of Transport operation on the Kampala-Gulu Highway. Prompt operations on major roads were launched last week along the Kampala-Masaka Highway, with the officers screening every vehicle … The post Traffic Police impound taxis in safety operation on Gulu road appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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U.S. haunted by its warmongering toward Iran
WASHINGTON | Xinhua | About six months into the Iran war, the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln has become a stark symbol of how Washington's pursuit of military solutions is increasingly coming back to haunt itself. As the conflict drags on, months of prolonged deployment are exhausting U.S. service members, straining military resources and exposing … The post U.S. haunted by its warmongering toward Iran appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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