Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC) has asserted a claim over the ownership of Mariam High School, a private girls-only secondary school located in the Kisota zone, Kisaasi in Kampala. The school in question is one of those that have been selected and approved …
Read More »Ugandan insurers make inroads in the oil and gas sector
Bulisa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandan insurers are slowly making inroads in taking up risks in the oil and gas sector despite the challenge. By the end of 2023, Ugandan insurers were operating in the Tilenga, Kingfisher, and East African Crude Oil pipeline projects though there was an indication of …
Read More »Bukedea Teaching Hospital opened, to offer free treatment
Bukedea, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Speaker of Parliament, Annet Anita Among has opened a multi-million shillings teaching hospital expected to offer free maternity care for mothers in Bukedea district. Located in Bukedea Town Council, about 33 kilometers along the Mbale-Kumi highway, the teaching hospital will offer specialized and general …
Read More »Christians protest fresh nominations for Luwero Bishop’s seat
Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A section of Christians has staged a demonstration protesting the fresh nomination of candidates for the Luwero Bishop’s seat before the court hears their petition challenging the nullification of the past elections. The House of Bishops on June 28th, 2023 nullified the elections of …
Read More »Ministry asks parents anticipating ‘free education’ to wait
Wakiso, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As families prepare for the new term, Moses Ssekindi, a parent of five in Masuliita, Wakiso district is looking forward to the anticipated implementation of a totally free education in public and grant-aided schools. In response to the public debate on escalating school fees, …
Read More »Masaka city authorities condemn 160 schools, ban them from reopening next month
Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Masaka City authorities have condemned 160 schools, and ordered that they do not resume operations next month. According to a circular written by Stephen Kakeeto, the Masaka City Education Officer, the affected schools have been declared illegal and are not allowed to open for classes …
Read More »Nawangwe argues with Makerere staff over imminent strike
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Makerere University Vice Chancellor, Professor Barnabas Nawangwe, has asked the University’s staff to reconsider their impending strike and allow the government the opportunity to address the ongoing issue of salary harmonization. On Thursday, staff members of Makerere University declared their intention to embark on a …
Read More »Student shocks audience for wishing father death
Wakiso, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The audience at the Annual cultural training camp organized by Buganda Queen Sylvia Nagginda was thrown in shock after one of the students wished for a dead father. Trainers, mentors, and counselors at the camp, commonly known as Ekisakaate had asked children to write letters …
Read More »Minister cautions university student leaders against extremism at the ELP
Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Agriculture Minister Frank Tumwebaze has challenged University leaders to exercise tolerance for divergent views in order to stand out in the evolving governance systems. While addressing Makerere University student leaders in Jinja on Saturday, Tumwebaze expressed dismay at the growing levels of violent extremism within …
Read More »Akena pays tribute to prominent UPC leaders in Dokolo
Dokolo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |The Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) President Jimmy Akena has paid tribute to the prominent party leaders in Dokolo, especially those who served within his Late father’s government. Akena, accompanied by UPC top leaders on Saturday visited families of prominent party leaders who played a critical …
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