Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Deputy Inspector General of Government Dr. Patricia Achan Okiria has opened up on her struggles to find jobs of her choice in the country despite applying for numerous positions. Speaking to Uganda Radio Network in an interview over the weekend from …
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KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Directorate of Public Prosecutions has informed the Anti Corruption Court Magistrate that investigations into charges of causing the government a 60 billion shillings financial loss through manipulation of Finance Ministry and Bank of Uganda payments systems are incomplete. Prosecutor Richard Birivumbuka on Tuesday told …
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KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda is immersed in a month-long celebration of French language and Francophone culture, as Francophonie Month takes center stage throughout March. The Embassy of France in Uganda, in collaboration with Alliance Française Kampala (AFK), the International French School Kampala, the Association of Teachers of …
Read More »KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Two hundred sixty four-264 Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) candidates from Luwero district, whose results were withheld by the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB), are expected to appear before the board this week. In February, Uganda Radio Network (URN) reported on the uncertainty faced by these …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | While Uganda has previously received global applause for quickly and swiftly handling lethal outbreaks, there are fears that the current outbreak of Sudan virus disease first announced in late January might plunge the country into a major crisis. Speaking during a meeting on Monday …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At least 25 supporters of the National Unity Platform (NUP), including two Members of Parliament, are detained at Wandegeya Police Station on various charges. Kampala Metropolitan Deputy Police Spokesperson Luke Owoyesigyire confirmed that MPs Derrick Nyeko (Makindye East) and Muwadda Nkunyingi (Kyadondo East) were among …
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Nairobi, Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT | Four days after calling Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba a ‘Four-star brat’, The Standard of Kenya have changed track, and released a detailed positive profile of the Ugandan CDF. Gen Muhoozi’s followers in PLU demanded an apology for the story last week titled “Four-star brat: Why …
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KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Experts say technology and Artificial Intelligence are fundamentally transforming the medical industry, creating unprecedented opportunities for improving patient care, diagnosis accuracy, and treatment outcomes. According to Leilah Kamulegeya, the Head of Communications and Marketing at AAR Medical Insurance, technology continues to evolve, and healthcare …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The top finishers of the 2025 Absa KH3-7 Hills Run will receive fully paid trips to South Africa, thanks to a new partnership between Uganda Airlines and Absa Bank. The winners from this year’s Run will join the top four winners from last …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Airtel Mobile Commerce Uganda Limited (AMCUL), in partnership with Mastercard, Diamond Trust Bank, Network International, has today launched the Airtel Money Global Pay Card, a virtual prepaid card designed to give Ugandans a secure and convenient way to make international payments. The Airtel Money Global Pay Card …
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