Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Eighteen inmates, staff and ex-prisoners on Thursday graduated with law degrees under a program organised by Justice Defenders and London University at Upper Prisons Luzira. Justice Defenders, a UK-based charity organization that advocates for legal education, training, and practice within vulnerable communities together with …
Read More »Veterinary practice in Uganda
Mbarara, Uganda | Dr. Philip Brian Barekye | In Uganda, Veterinary doctors or Veterinary Surgeons are solely trained at Makerere University. This is perhaps due to the requisite high level of infrastructure and manpower needed to equip the learners with globally recommended day one competencies of the professionals. However, other higher …
Read More »Madox Sematimba to Headline 14th Edition of Pilsner sponsored Rukundo Egumeho
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Madox Sematima is set to headline the 14th edition of the Pilsner Lager-sponsored Rukundo Egumeho on the 1st of December at Indian Association Grounds Lugogo. The legendary star will perform live to some of his popular hits alongside some of Western Uganda singing sensations, Ambroy, …
Read More »Finance State Minister confirms heist at Governor-less BOU
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The State Minister of Finance, Henry Musasizi, has spoken out on the money heist at the Bank of Uganda (BOU) in which over 60 billion shillings was reportedly siphoned from the institution’s accounts in September this year and channeled to foreign accounts. …
Read More »Exploring the future of Q-commerce
As Glovo continues revolutionizing the on-demand delivery landscape, its Q-commerce operations have become an important pillar of its growth strategy. Patricia Akankwatsa of The Independent had the opportunity to sit down with the newly appointed Country Manager, Ivy Maingi to discuss how Glovo is redefining quick commerce in Uganda …
Read More »17 probed over shs60 billion stolen from Bank of Uganda
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | A joint team of investigators from Defence Intelligence and Security former Chieftaincy of Military Intelligence (CMI) and Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) has so far probed 17 suspects connected to more than 60 billion shillings stolen from the Bank of Uganda. Sources told Uganda Radio Network …
Read More »Unlocking SACOO Momentum Key to Universal Financial Conclusion: A case of PostBank’s wendi mobile wallet
OPINION | Brenda Mpoora | Kaka Mbabazi feels more in control of her life these days. She turned 73 at the beginning of this year and has never owned a bank account. Until June this year, when her granddaughter Patience signed her onto PostBank’s Wendi mobile platform in addition to registering …
Read More »Korea, Uganda partner to build shs12.1 billion sewage treatment facility
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Republic of Korea and the Ugandan government have embarked on the construction of a UGX 12.1 billion sewage treatment facility in Busukuma Division, Nansana Municipality. This significant initiative aims to improve sanitation and promote environmental sustainability in the densely populated area. The facility, funded …
Read More »Uganda’s Don Nasser claims illegal arrest in Kenya
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Socialite Nasser Nduhukire commonly known as Don Nasser has claimed he was kidnapped while in Kenya in a case where he is battling charges of aggravated trafficking and defilement before the International Crimes Division of the High Court in Kampala. On Thursday, Don Nasser through his …
Read More »Alien Skin granted bail
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Makindye Chief Magistrates Court has granted bail to musician Patrick Mulwana commonly known as Alien Skin and his bodyguard Julius Mugabi on charges of causing grievous harm to St Francis Hospital Doctors. The Court presided over by Chief Magistrate Esther Adikin on Thursday granted them bail after …
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