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The in-person CFO Awards returned this year at the Kampala Serena Hotel Kampala, Uganda | Ian Katusiime | After they were held virtually last year, the Deloitte ACCA Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Awards bounced back this year as an in-person event at the Kampala Serena Hotel where Uganda’s Finance Awards leaders …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The GIZ Employment and Skills for Eastern Africa (E4D) program through the Consortium of E360 Group Limited and LMS Certification Services Ltd have launched a project to support 45 Ugandan companies improve their health, safety and environment standards and practices, executives said on Dec.8 in a …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Deputy Speaker, Anita Among, has tasked government to expedite the establishment of the Communications Tribunal. The tribunal is mandated to handle complaints relating to the decisions of the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) as provided under Sections 60 and 64 of the UCC Act. “I …

Apac, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Political leaders in Apac district have come under the spotlight for defaulting Emyooga funds. Through Emyooga, the government sought to support 18 categories of associations, namely: boda boda riders, women entrepreneurs, welders, taxi operators, fishermen, journalists, veterans, performing artists, and elected leaders among others. In …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Dr. Johnson Byabashaija, the Commissioner General of Uganda Prisons Services-UPS has promoted 2,755 junior officers. They include 106 Chief Warder class III promoted to Principal Officer One (P.O. I), 13 Chief Warders Twos promoted to Principal Officer Two (P.O. II), and 198 promoted from Chief …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Legal Brains Trust, has petitioned the Director of Public Prosecutions-DPP Jane Frances Abodo demanding explanations why the tax evasion case against businessman Hassan Basajjabalaba and his brother has not resumed. In a petition signed by Legal Brains Trust Chief Executive Officer Isaac Ssemakadde, he contends …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda People Defence Forces-UPDF has urged Allied Democratic Forces-ADF rebels in the Eastern parts of DRC to accept an offer for amnesty. Last week, the UPDF launched joint air and artillery attacks with their DRC counterparts, against the ADF cells particularly in Ituri and …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Director of Public Prosecutions Jane Frances Abodo has withdrawn an appeal challenging a decision by the Anti-Corruption Court that money laundering charges were maliciously instituted against lawyer Paul Wanyoto Mugoya. The notice communicating the withdraw of the appeal against Wanyoto and businessman Mugisha Patrick …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Reproductive Health Uganda-RHU has launched an online platform to respond to sexual and reproductive health questions. The platform is also designed to increase access to health-related information among young people who have largely been affected by the Covid-19 lockdown. “Ask RHU” is a Facebook messenger …

Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kasese and Rubirizi districts have received six hybrid solar-powered mini-grid systems worth over 4.8 million Euros (about Shillings 20 billion). The solar plants were installed by the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development in collaboration with the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA), …