Court clears bank, faults customer for fraudulent transactions on her account Kampala, Uganda | URN | The High Court has absolved Barclays Bank Uganda (now Absa Bank) of liability for the loss of Shs 8.538 million withdrawn from a customer’s account without her authorisation, faulting the account holder for negligence. …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Executive Director of Butabika National Referral Hospital, Dr Juliet Nakku has revealed that the country does not have a secure forensic psychiatry ward. Appearing before the Committee on Health on Wednesday, 08 April 2026, Nakku called for urgent recruitment of forensic psychiatrists to …
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Uganda’s embassies in Europe and the Americas pledge stronger push in ECD-review Frankfurt retreat Frankfurt, Germany | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Ugandan embassies have been informed that Economic and Commercial Diplomacy (ECD) funding for FY 2026/27 will be based on a strategic and evidence-based assessment after evaluating each mission against …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Council for Curriculum Development (NCDC) is seeking Shs17 billion for a comprehensive review of the upper secondary school curriculum and the printing and distribution of learning materials for primary one to three. According to the NCDC Director, Dr. Bernadette Nambi who appeared …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Minister of State for General Duties at the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Henry Musasizi, called on industry stakeholders to embrace innovative solutions to grow Uganda’s insurance market during the 2025 Annual Insurance Innovation Awards held recently in Kampala. Musasizi noted that …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s fuel prices have edged up by around 5% amid rising tensions in the Middle East, but strong reserves and reforms in the country’s procurement system have limited the impact on consumers. Petrol and diesel remain below previous highs recorded before the Uganda National …
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Kyankwanzi, Uganda | URN | President Yoweri Museveni has asked newly elected NRM MPs to restore accountability as they begin their legislative term. He said this will help halt rising corruption cases in flagship government programmes. He emphasized that political leadership demands a deeper intellectual grounding. “A follower may support some …
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Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Anti-Corruption Court has convicted former State Minister for Karamoja Affairs, Agnes Nandutu, for dealing with suspect property in a high-profile case involving the diversion of 2,000 iron sheets meant for vulnerable communities in Karamoja. Justice Jane Okuo Kajuga ruled that Nandutu had sufficient reason …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | VAAL Real Estate Uganda has entered into a strategic partnership with Rotary, committing USD 15,000 in sponsorship to support the Rotary District 9213 and District 9214 Conferences (DISCON 101) as well as the 7th All Africa Zone Institute 2026, it said today (April 8). The …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Today in Kampala, Jubilee Insurance Uganda unveiled its new unified brand during a news conference held at the company’s head offices along Parliament Avenue, following the merger of Jubilee Health Insurance Company of Uganda Limited and Jubilee Life Insurance Company of Uganda Limited. The …
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