2 h. ago Uganda elected onto International Organization for Standardization council

Kigali, Rwanda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Executive Director of Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS), Eng. James Kasigwa, has been elected as a Council member of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) for the period 2026 to 2028. ISO is an independent, non-governmental international organization that brings global experts together to agree on standards … The post Uganda elected onto International Organization for Standardization council appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

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19 h. ago FUFA appoints former international as head coach of junior national teams

KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has appointed former Ghana international Laryea Kingston as head coach of Uganda’s national men’s junior teams. FUFA Chief Executive Officer Edgar Watson announced the appointment on Wednesday in Kampala, confirming that Kingston has signed a two-year contract. “The appointment of Kingston follows a … The post FUFA appoints former international as head coach of junior national teams appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

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3 d. ago Dim The Lights delivers an unforgettable Vintage & NuBeats Druncheon gastronomy experience

By Our Reporter On Saturday, The Singleton turned up Dim the Lights restaurant in Naalya, serving a feast to remember. The October edition of the Druncheon felt more like a well-curated party than a meal day. Guests were treated to an unforgettable experience, where whisky, food, and music intertwined, to create an experience that was [...] The post Dim The Lights delivers an unforgettable Vintage & NuBeats Druncheon gastronomy experience appeared first on BigEye.UG.

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7 d. ago Why you should ‘disrupt’ NIRA offices for your child’s immediate birth and NIN registration

COMMENT | PETER OKWALINGA | On September 16th, Uganda joined the rest of the world to celebrate International Identity Day. To mark the occasion, NIRA took services closest to parents by conducting instant birth and National Identification Number (NIN) registrations at high-volume hospitals across the country. It was a symbolic yet practical way of showing … The post Why you should ‘disrupt’ NIRA offices for your child’s immediate birth and NIN registration appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

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1 week ago Uganda Baati to showcase building solutions at UMA trade fair

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Baati Limited (UBL) has confirmed its participation in the 31st Uganda International Trade Fair, which will run from October 2 to 12, 2025, at the UMA Show Grounds in Lugogo, it said in a news write-up shared on Sept.29. The trade fair, organized by the Uganda Manufacturers Association … The post Uganda Baati to showcase building solutions at UMA trade fair appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

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1 week ago Protect SRHR Consortium hosts ‘Brave Girls Festival’ in Nebbi

Nebbi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Protect SRHR Project consortium, comprising the International Rescue Committee (IRC), Reach A Hand Uganda (RAHU), Humanity & Inclusion and World Vision, has held the inaugural Brave Girls Festival that brought together young people, parents, cultural and religious leaders, and policymakers to discuss urgent issues around sexual and reproductive health and … The post Protect SRHR Consortium hosts ‘Brave Girls Festival’ in Nebbi appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

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2 w. ago Embassy showcases Uganda’s tourism opportunities at French tourism show in Paris

Paris, France | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Embassy in Paris, France, is participating at the 47th International & French Tourism Market Expo which is taking place at the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, Paris. The Embassy is leading Team Uganda, which includes major tour operators based in Uganda and France. IFTM is the leading B2B … The post Embassy showcases Uganda’s tourism opportunities at French tourism show in Paris appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

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2 w. ago Uganda International Trade Fair Returns for 31st Edition This October

By BigEyeUg Team The Uganda Manufacturers Association (UMA) has officially announced the return of the Uganda International Trade Fair (UGITF), which will run from October 2nd to 12th, 2025 at UMA Hall, Lugogo. The annual Trade Fair, which has become one of the country’s biggest showcases for industrial and business innovations, is now in its [...] The post Uganda International Trade Fair Returns for 31st Edition This October appeared first on BigEye.UG.

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3 w. ago Guinness Matchday on Tour brings game day excitement to football fans in Nansana

By Our Reporter Hamz Turf in Nansana was the place to be on Sunday, September 14, as the Guinness Matchday on Tour rolled into town, delivering electrifying football action, music, and giveaways for fans. Following the international break, football lovers across Uganda were eager for the return of the Premier League, and Guinness Matchday on [...] The post Guinness Matchday on Tour brings game day excitement to football fans in Nansana appeared first on BigEye.UG.

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4 w. ago Uganda welcomes ICC war crimes hearing against rebel leader Kony

KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda on Wednesday welcomed the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) hearing of evidence against rebel leader Joseph Kony but said real justice will only come when he is arrested and tried. Henry Oryem Okello, Uganda’s state minister for foreign affairs in charge of international cooperation, told Xinhua by telephone that while … The post Uganda welcomes ICC war crimes hearing against rebel leader Kony appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

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