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New Zealand | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s national netball team, the She Cranes, has arrived in New Zealand for the Fast5 Netball World Series, set to take place from November 9 to 10. Head coach Nelson Bogere selected a squad of ten players last week, including Mary Nuba, Shadia Nasanga, …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Arifu, a leading digital learning platform, has teamed up with BrighterMonday Uganda, a subsidiary of The African Talent Company (TATC), to launch the #BeABossLady initiative. This groundbreaking program aims to empower over 250,000 women across Uganda, Nigeria, and Kenya by offering accessible micro-learning courses. BrighterMonday …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Children have asked the government to prioritize better social services and the promotion of talent as a solution to poverty. Speaking during the launch of the National Coalition to End Child Poverty, young people voiced their concerns about the current state of education, healthcare, …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | There are fears that the factors and developments that led to the collapse of the first East African Community in the 1970s are increasingly evident in the current bloc. While the first EAC existed for only 10 years, the revived version is marking 25 …

Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Luwero District Chief Administrative Officer Innocent Asaba Birekayaho has lifted the interdiction of the Luwero town clerk Lydia Nabaasa. In April this year, the Inspector General of Government-IGG Beti Kamya ordered the interdiction of Luwero town clerk after receiving complaints against her for …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The League of East African Directors (LEAD) has today announced the launch of the prestigious Non-Executive Director (NED) Awards 2024 set for November 28 at the Sheraton Hotel in Kampala. Speaking to journalists, the organisers said, that this year, the NED Awards theme is “Visionary Leaders …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  The High Court postponed the Katanga trial once again today due to the absence of a key prosecution witness. Chief State Attorney Jonathan Muwaganya informed Justice Isaac Muwata that the prosecution’s expected 10th witness did not appear in court. Muwaganya explained that the witness …

Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The locus visit to the Masgid Taqua Mosque in Entebbe on Monday was aborted after claimants withdrew a petition for an application blocking access to the mosque. Last month, the Inspector General of Police Abbas Byakagaba ordered the opening of the Mosque. The mosque …

The kingdom’s legacy continues to inspire pride among the Baganda, and its ability to adapt to modern challenges will determine its future. COMMENT | Gertrude Kamya Othieno |  The Buganda Kingdom, once a dominant force in pre-colonial East Africa, holds a unique place in Uganda’s history. Renowned for its centralised monarchy, …

  Uganda Breweries 2024 Sustainability Report aligns with initiatives promoting positive drinking, championing inclusion and diversity, and pioneering grain-to-glass sustainability. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL) has today launched its 2024 annual Sustainability Report. This year’s report highlights UBL’s steadfast commitment to sustainable business practices, with …