Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU) today (Aug.13) launched the 2025 edition of the prestigious Accountancy Service Awards (ASA) in Kampala. The announcement was led by CPA Sandra Batte, chair of the Accountancy Service Awards Committee, who emphasised the role of …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Talkio Mobile, one of Uganda’s telecommunications provider has entered into a strategic partnership with 252 Lifestyle to make airtime purchases easier and more accessible for its subscribers. Through the collaboration, customers can now buy airtime using the *252# USSD platform, a service available around …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Unity Platform (NUP) has petitioned the Constitutional Court, challenging a new law passed by Parliament, the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (Amendment) Act, 2025. In the petition, NUP, through its lawyers, argues that the law goes against the Constitution and disrespects a previous …
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Sembabule, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | EACOP Ltd. has handed over 14 rainwater harvesting tanks to communities in Sembabule District, a move aimed at alleviating water scarcity and ensuring clean, safe water access for approximately 140 households. This initiative, part of the company’s Social Economic Investment initiatives, under the …
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Education for refugee children is often not guaranteed in their host countries. In Uganda, a special school for Congolese refugee girls ensures that their students do not get left behind. SPECIAL REPORT | Rhonet Atwiine BIRD AGENCY | It’s a hot afternoon in Katwe, a suburb of Uganda’s capital, Kampala. …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Anti-Corruption Court in Kampala has remanded Commissioner of Police Eldard Mugume on six charges of abuse of office over the alleged unlawful recruitment of six people into the Uganda Police Force. Mugume, a resident of Ndejje in Makindye Division in Kampala City, was on …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Election Disputes Tribunal has dismissed petitions filed by three ministers challenging the results of the July 17th party primaries for Parliamentary flag bearers. Those affected include State Minister for Cooperatives Dr. Ngobi Fredrick Gume, State Minister for Primary Health Care …
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Fort Portal, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | While the legacies of many institutions often fade into obscurity, Mpanga Secondary School located in the heart of Fort Portal City, nears its 60th anniversary this December. It has endured through resilience and community support, standing as a pillar of education.Yet, for many …
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Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Chief Justice, Alfonse Owiny-Dollo, has asked Parliament to prioritize funding for the judiciary, warning that without adequate resources, courts will struggle to meet their mandate of timely delivery of justice to Ugandans. “The problem of this Country, including our national politicians, is, they …
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Amuru, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At least 3,500 Ugandan nationals from Elegu Town Council in Amuru district have received cholera vaccines in neighbouring South Sudan as the local authorities make strides to contain the transmission of the highly contagious diarrheal disease. The cross-border vaccination drive was coordinated between Amuru …
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