Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The General Court Martial in Makindye has further remanded Retired Col. Dr. Kizza Besigye and his co-accused Haji Obeid Lutale to Luzira Prison on charges of unlawful possession of ammunition and a firearm. The duo, who were arrested in Kenya, have been remanded until December 10, …
Read More »MTN Uganda launches premium loyalty program MTN Prestige
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MTN Uganda has unveiled the MTN Prestige loyalty program, tailored to its high-value customers. As part of MTN’s commitment to elevating customer experiences, the revamped loyalty program offers an array of premium benefits that go beyond the telecom sector, extending into lifestyle, wellbeing, and …
Read More »Jinja City travelers embrace new e-bus transportation system
Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The newly introduced E-Bus transportation system in Jinja City has gained widespread praise for offering clean, efficient, and affordable transport options along its routes. Operated by the Kayoola series, the fleet of seven buses covers a 42-kilometer return route from Nakibizi in Njeru Municipality …
Read More »Poor parenting, petty jobs blamed for high dropout rate in West Nile
Moyo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Primary school headteachers in West Nile have attributed the high dropout rate of Primary Seven candidates to parental neglect and the lure of numerous petty jobs that attract learners. The number of candidates in West Nile has been decreasing by thousands over the past two years. …
Read More »CEOs challenged to practice legacy leadership
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The CEO Apprenticeship Program (CAP) continues to offer insightful knowledge and training capacity for the next generation leaders in Uganda facilitated by the CEO Summit Uganda. The 8 th of November saw 20 senior leaders graduate from the 12 th CAP program with a …
Read More »Postbank Uganda reassures country after counterfeit cash incident
Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | After PostBank (PBU) confirmed that the bank’s internal control mechanism had discovered counterfeit notes worth sh500million in Mbale branch, Uganda Police has arrested implicated staff, and where there were lapses in oversight of the branch operations, the bank has suspended the responsible staff pending …
Read More »Researchers: Finding HIV cure still high on agenda
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As they held a candlelight event in remembrance of those who died of AIDS, researchers at the Makerere University Walter Reed Project (MUWRP) said despite Uganda getting involved in many botched trials to find an effective vaccine, the country still needs a cure suitable for …
Read More »Judicial officers asked to prioritize fear of God over man
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Judicial officers were urged to prioritize the fear of God over the fear of man in their decision-making processes during the Judiciary’s first-ever Prayer Breakfast and Thanksgiving ceremony, held in Kampala on Friday. The event brought together judicial officers from across the country to reflect …
Read More »Study: Campaign health workers satisfied with cashless payments
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Evidence from a study by Makerere University School of Public Health suggests that adopting digital payment for health workers involved in short-term contracts for health campaigns helps eliminate fraud and other challenges associated with handling cash. Speaking at a results dissemination event, Prof. Peter Waiswa, …
Read More »Judiciary deploys newly appointed Judicial officers, transfers 45
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Judiciary has deployed 25 newly appointed judicial officers and transferred 45 others, including Registrars and Magistrates, in an effort to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in service delivery across various courts nationwide. In a press statement issued on Saturday, Chief Justice Alfonse Chigamoy Owiny-Dollo welcomed …
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