Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Local and National humanitarian actors in Uganda have been advised to explore local funding options, and invest in the sustainability of institutions instead of relying entirely on donations and grants. The call follows a report titled “Money Talks; Assessing funding flows to local …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Business and Technical Examinations Board (UBTEB) has commenced a two-week training for assessors, lecturers, and tutors for 18 training programs under the new curriculum. The training according to Onesmus Oyesigye, the UBTEB executive secretary is aimed at equipping skills and competences to …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda National Cultural Center- UNCC is seeking shillings 90 billion to establish nine regional centers across the country. The UNCC executive Director, Francis Peter Ojede told journalists at the government owned Uganda Media Centre that they have planned shillings 10 billion for each regional …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Acholi Cultural Institution is set to convene a meeting for the council of chiefs to discuss guiding policies on regulating traditional marriage and curbing child marriage. Acholi Paramount Chief David Onen Acana II says that the leaders, will not only discuss the amount …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | There has been an increase in the number of private security guards arrested in the recent past for misusing their firearms.  The latest incident happened mid this month when a joint team of police and Chieftaincy of Military Intelligence -CMI arrested three security guards …

Washington, United States | AFP | US officials have said the body of Islamic State group chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi was buried at sea, as fresh details surfaced about the US special forces operation that led to his death over the weekend. Syrian Kurds claimed to be a key source of …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Police Force is investigating reports that Makerere University students are paid by political actors and activists to engage in protests. Police Spokesman Fred Enanga says that the payments, made through mobile money platforms, are part of the various clues being followed to establish …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Activists have decried the governments’ silence and inaction on the proposed recruitment of sign language interpreters in public institutions. They argue that whereas the Constitution and the Disabilities Act make provisions for the elimination of all forms of discrimination against persons with disabilities, many …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Entebbe municipality is pooling resources to mark, protect and preserve tourism sites within its jurisdiction. Entebbe, Uganda’s first administrative town, holds several historical sites, parks and gardens. They include the first seat of the Ugandan Parliament, Muzinga square and Children’s Park, all close to …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Scores of traditional healers and spiritualists from Busoga region have pitched camp at Bujagali village, Budondo sub-county, Jinja district to celebrate the life of their leader, Budhagali Nabamba. Born Donozio Namunkanga Mukembo Zirabamuzale, the spiritualist, breathed his last on Saturday night after suffering a …