Iron Sheets Case: Minister Lugoloobi Asks Court to Acquit Him Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Lawyers representing State Minister for Economic Monitoring Amos Lugoloobi who is accused of dealing with suspect property after receiving iron sheets meant for vulnerable people of Karamoja have asked the Anti Corruption to …
Read More »Imara Girls Festival celebrates female empowerment
Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | The Imara Girls Festival, an event organised by Reach a Hand Uganda (RAHU) in partnership with the Forum for Women in Democracy (FOWODE) and SautiPlus Media hub concluded successfully on October 12th. Held in commemoration of the International Day of the Girl Child, …
Read More »MTN Uganda gives Sh390 million boost to digital learning in six institutions
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | St. Catherine Girls Secondary School in Kazo District, Tunaweza Foundation and Code Campus in Mbuya, Kampala, St. Joseph’s Seminary Nyenga in Buikwe District, Revival Girls in Mbarara, and St. John’s Secondary School in Sheema will be equipped with 10 state-of-the-art computers, backup power systems, and …
Read More »Cash prizes galore as Kampala roadshow marks unveiling of ‘BetKumi Efaayo’
BetKumi rewards customers in the ‘BetKumi Efaayo’ and Wangula Amajja Promotions. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | BetKumi, a new online betting platform in Uganda, unveiled its ‘BetKumi Efaayo’ promo through a roadshow around Kampala, aimed at rewarding their new and esteemed customers while marking the end of Customer Service …
Read More »New marine vessel MV Ormiston to ply Uganda, Kenya
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Water Bus Globology Limited, has launched a new cross-border vessel to streamline water transport on Lake Victoria. The new state-of-the-art vessel “MV Ormiston” is designed to enhance cross-border movement between Kenya and Uganda. The vessel will be plying the route from Sigulu, Bugana, up to …
Read More »UNEB national examinations under new curriculum start today
Milestone for Uganda’s Revised Lower Milestone for Uganda’s Revised Lower Secondary Curriculum as Inaugural Class Begins Examinationss Inaugural Class Begins Examinations Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Today marks a significant milestone as the inaugural class of the revised lower secondary curriculum begins its examinations, concluding a challenging five-year journey …
Read More »Remembering Dr Matthew Lukwiya and our other health worker heroes
There is urgent need to protect Ugandan health care workers in their line of duty COMMENT | DR AMBROSE OTAU TALISUNA & DR DEOGRATIAS SEKIMPI | Infectious disease epidemics and pandemics (worldwide epidemic) continue to threaten the health of populations in Uganda and worldwide. In the past century, there have been four …
Read More »OPPOSITION: Lumu’s bill undermines multi-party democracy
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Opposition political parties rejected proposals in the Administration of Parliament (Amendment) Bill, 2024 that was moved by Mityana South County Member of Parliament, Richard Lumu Kizito. The bill seeks to among others, provide for the election of the Leader of the Opposition (LoP) and other …
Read More »Minister Balaam wants hearing of rape, defilement cases expedited
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Minister for Gender, Youth, and Children Affairs, Balaam Barugahara Ateenyi, has urged the courts to expedite the hearing of rape and defilement cases. Barugahara was speaking to the media as part of the celebrations to mark the International Day of the Girl Child under …
Read More »FOCUS ON KATANGA CASE: Naome Nyangweso’s testimony
Domestic Violence Takes Center Stage as Naome Nyangweso Testifies in Katanga Murder Trial Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The murder trial of businessman Henry Katanga continues to grip the nation, with turn of events in court of interest in social media, as well as legacy media. The trial took a …
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