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Safaris Director arrested over shs.326 million fraud

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court has remanded Sheenah Ndamiya the Director of Kadodi 256 Ndamiya Safaris Limited on charges of electronic fraud of more than 326.9 million shillings. Ndamiya was on Tuesday arraigned before Court presided over by Grade One Magistrate Winnie Nankya Jatiko. …

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MOFA, embassy officials make strategic visit to oil region

Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) as well as Heads of Mission and technical officials from Uganda Embassies in Dar-Es-Salaam, Paris, Beijing and Abu Dhabi have started a 4-day field visit to the Albertine Graben region. The trip, organised by Petroleum Association of Uganda …

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Tayebwa sides with BoU, opposes Stanbic’s CEO replacement

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa has backed the position of the Bank of Uganda to  reject a foreign national nominated by the Standard Bank Group, to replace the former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Stanbic Bank Uganda, Anne Juuko. Tayebwa said it was right for …

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AU bids farewell to Lt. Gen Okiding

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Sivuyile Bam, the Deputy Special Representative of the African Union (AU) Chairman in Somalia, has urged Lt Gen Sam Okiding not to abandon Somalia as he transitions to his new role as the Deputy Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) of the Ugandan military. Lt Gen …

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Kabaka run: Among, Tayebwa visit Bulange

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Speaker, Anita Among on Tuesday, 02 April 2024 led a delegation comprising of Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa and Members of Parliament to Bulange, Mengo to support the upcoming Kabaka Birthday Run. This year’s Kabaka Birthday Run, slated for Sunday, 07 April 2024 is hinged …

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EASTER: 91 killed in road accidents, crime

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At least 91 people were killed in road crashes and crime incidents that happened in the Easter holidays according to Uganda police statistics. According to the Police, 46 people were killed in crime incidents while 45 perished in traffic crashes. The road crashes and …

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Theater nurses advocate for specialized training for proper patient care

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Nurses working in operating theaters are advocating for specialized training in preoperative nursing to ensure proper patient care. Preoperative nursing involves comprehensive care provided to patients before undergoing surgery, encompassing health assessment, physical and emotional preparation for surgery, and ensuring readiness for the procedure. Leila …

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