Uganda reaffirms commitment to Biological Weapons Convention implementation

KAMPALA, July 30 (Xinhua) -- Uganda has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the implementation of the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) and supporting global non-proliferation efforts. The renewed commitment was made on Tuesday following a one-day …

WATCH | Uganda rejects claims of economic motives in eastern DRC

Uganda enhances security ahead of CAF African Nations Championship

KAMPALA, July 30 (Xinhua) -- Uganda on Wednesday said it has enhanced security ahead of the CAF African Nations Championship Group C games scheduled to start in the country on August 4. Kituuma Rusoke, Uganda's Police Force spokesman, told reporters …

South Sudan, Uganda to form committee to investigate border confrontations

Maj. Gen. Lul Ruai Kaong/Courtesy Photo By Lodu William Odiya The South Sudan Army and neighboring Uganda have agreed to form a joint committee to investigate the recent armed confrontation at the border. On Monday, the Uganda People’s Defense Forces ( …

Community hub taps the Karamoja heritage to drive tourism in Uganda

A novel initiative is taking shape in remote northeastern Uganda, where the creation of a community conservation hub and lodge—designed with a blend of inviting aesthetics and deep cultural roots—is set to conserve and showcase Karamoja’s heritage while …

C-Care Uganda celebrates service and systems excellence across its network

Andrew Mugalu,(3rd L), Managing Director C-Care IMC and Dr. Miriam Mutero, (4th R), Managing Director C-Care IHK pose for a picture with some of the C-Care staff at the C-Care Excellence Awards 2025 Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEEPNDENT | C-Care Uganda, one of …

Calls to evacuate Sudanese refugees from Uganda

A UNHCR envoy from Geneva has conducted a field visit to Kiryandongo camp in northern Uganda on Monday and Tuesday to assess the effects of violent attacks on Sudanese refugees by Nuer groups. The attacks resulted in the death of one refugee, the injury of …

Centenary Bank and Rotary Uganda unite to give hope for cancer patients

Dr Fabian Kasi, Managing Director, Centenary Bank (MIDDLE) and Rotary International Director-Elect Emmanuel Katongole with Rotary, Nsambya and Centenary Bank officials Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Centenary Bank, in partnership with Rotary Uganda, …

Steenhuisen declares 24 bottles of Pinotage, Fieldbar Cooler, Uganda trip, and renting a Sea Point townhouse | MPs ...

From 12 bottles of wine and four Nguni hides to 24 bottles of various Pinotage wines and a sponsored trip to Uganda, these are just some of the gifts DA leader John Steenhuisen received, according to his latest Member of Parliament (MP) declaration. The …

5 dead in clashes between Uganda, S Sudan

JUBA At least five South Sudan security forces were killed in clashes with the Ugandan army near the countries' shared border earlier this week, local officials said yesterday. Uganda has a history of involvement in impoverished South Sudan, and has …