Kakumiro, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | An attempt by thugs to raid Kyerimira village in Katikara sub-county, Kakumiro district, and steal 14 bitumen drums from a Chinese stone quarry, has been thwarted by the police. Police have apprehended one of the suspects, identified as Rashid Aganyira and also impounded the vehicle …
Read More »Kasaija assures depositors about money held in banks
Wakiso, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Finance Minister, Matia Kasaija says depositors holding accounts with the different should rest assured that their money is insured against risks to the tune of 90%. The deposits are under the Deposit Protection Fund (DPF). Minister Kasaija was speaking at the Conference and Annual General …
Read More »‘My NIN, My Birth Right’ rings out loud as Primary Schools drama festival climaxes in Mbale
To incentivize early birth registration, the government has waived fees for birth certificate applications for children aged zero to six months Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) aims to hit two birds with one stone, when it supports artistic excellence, at the ongoing National Primary …
Read More »OPINION: Empowering Uganda’s Gen Z in technology
Empowering Uganda’s youth to embrace careers in technology is not just a strategic move for national development—it is a moral imperative COMMENT | Anthony Tenywa | As Uganda forges its path in the digital age, technology is becoming an increasingly vital force in driving national progress. In a world where technological advancements …
Read More »Medical interns ask gov’t to scrap internships after graduation
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At least 270 undeployed medical interns in Northern Uganda are asking the government to scrap medical internships after graduation. This suggestion comes a few days after President Yoweri Museveni, said the government did not have funds to pay for medical internships, and wondered why the …
Read More »Principle Judge Zeija moots reviews of plea bargaining procedure
Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Justice Dr. Flavian Zeija, the Principal Judge, is mooting for structural adjustments in the administration of the plea-bargaining procedure, to allow prompt sentencing of offenders as one of the ways of decongesting prison facilities. He proposes that if a person willingly confesses to the offenses …
Read More »LIVE: Museveni graces Parliament session in Gulu
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has acknowledged that a lot has to be done to improve the living standards in Northern Uganda. Museveni today graced a first ever regional sitting of parliament at the Kaunda Grounds in Gulu City. “The things to do are many, and there …
Read More »DTB signs the UN Principles for Responsible Banking
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Diamond Trust Bank has taken a significant step toward advancing sustainability in the banking sector by signing the United Nations Principles of Responsible Banking. This is a single framework for a sustainable banking industry developed by collaborating with banks worldwide and the United Nations Environment …
Read More »Northern Uganda legislators task gov’t to expedite repairs on Karuma bridge
GULU, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Lawmakers from Northern Uganda have tasked the Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) to expedite the repairs on the Karuma Bridge to ease the movement of goods and passengers. Karuma Bridge, a major link and gateway between Midwestern, Northern Uganda, and West Nile Sub regions was …
Read More »Kyabazinga to mark 10th anniversary as Busoga’s monarch in Buyende
Buyende, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Kyabazinga of Busoga, His Royal Highness William Gabula Nadiope IV, is set to commemorate his 10th anniversary as the kingdom’s monarch with a significant event in Buyende district. This location holds deep historical significance as it is believed to be the site where the …
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