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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda National Examination Board (UNEB) has overhauled its assessment approach, shifting towards competency-based evaluation required under the new lower secondary curriculum. Upon examining the sample papers released on Monday and comparing them with past papers, it’s evident that UNEB has implemented significant changes. One …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Colonel Freddy Joseph Onata, the Chief Executive Officer of the UPDF’s Savings and Credit Cooperative -Wazalendo, has expressed confidence to achieve their target of being a One trillion asset institution by next year. He said said the SACCO boasts a membership of over 100,000, share capital of …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Kawempe North Member of Parliament, Muhammad Ssegirinya, who has been hospitalized at Aga Khan Hospital in Nairobi for three months, is reported to have regained consciousness. Ssegirinya’s Personal Assistant, Alex Luwemba, who recently returned from the hospital, told Uganda Radio Network (URN) that his …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) is seizing the marketing opportunity presented by the upcoming WRC Safari Rally to promote destination Kenya and stimulate travel, especially in the East African region. KTB Ag. Chief Executive Officer, John Chirchir says that the world-famous motorsport tournament has …

East African crude oil pipeline celebrates a milestone: inauguration of thermal insulation plant, signing of corridor lease agreement and project land handover at Sojo village, Nzega district, Tabora region Tabora, Tanzania | THE INDEPENDENT | The East African Crude Oil Pipeline Project (EACOP) took a giant step forward today with the …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Amidst calls to resign as a parliamentary commissioner, former Leader of Opposition Mathia Mpuuga has said he is going nowhere, and will continue working for his party National Unity Party. He has also promised he plans to reform the party. He did not give …

SPECIAL FEATURE  | THE INDEPENDENT | All around us, teenagers are glued to their smartphones, all day long! Social media has changed how teens connect, offering both opportunities and challenges. While it helps them stay in touch with friends and family and allows for self-expression, it also brings risks such …

Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Former Deputy Chief of Defense Forces, Lt. Gen. Peter Elwelu, has urged the leadership of Wazalendo to prioritize the economic advancement of all its members, regardless of their ranks within the UPDF. Speaking at the Wazalendo annual general meeting held at Jingo City’s Gaddafi …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Constitutional Court has upheld a decision requiring Lawyer Geoffrey Nangumya to refund sh59.9 million to his client. The decision was made by Justices Fredrick Egonda-Ntende, Catherine Bamugemereire, Monica Mugenyi, Eva Luswata, and Oscar Kihika on Monday. They partly upheld a ruling issued by …

Katabi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Former Vice President Prof Gilbert Baali-Baseka Bukenya, recently appointed Senior Presidential Advisor on Environment, expressed dismay at the degradation of Kituburu Forest in Katabi Town Council. Bukenya, accompanied by his assistants, conducted an inspection of various areas within the forest, including the Guda Landing site …