UACE 2025: Science Subjects Record Improved Performance and Rising Enrollment Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The 2025 Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) results released by the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) show a notable improvement in performance in science subjects, alongside a steady rise in student enrolment in …
Read More »Captain Morgan Muck Pit hits the road
Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Shortly after a colorful entry onto the party scene, the new Captain Morgan Muck Pit Melon Splash is taking the flavor and bold vibes far beyond the Kampala streets. Starting at the Masaka Sport Club last week, the tour has gone to the far west …
Read More »U.S. refueling aircraft goes down in western Iraq
WASHINGTON | Xinhua | A U.S. KC-135 refueling aircraft went down in western Iraq, U.S. Central Command said Thursday. “Two aircraft were involved in the incident. One of the aircraft went down in western Iraq, and the second landed safely,” the command said on X. “The incident occurred in friendly …
Read More »Riot’s LoL Format Update Shakes Up The Betting Scene
Riot has announced major changes to League of Legends’ competitive structure in 2026, including the elimination of the LEC winter split and a new format that will highlight the LEC’s first season in 2025. This new competitive structure will enhance the storytelling aspect of stage one of the League’s 2022 …
Read More »MTN Uganda profit jumps to Shs 678.8bn as data, fintech drive growth
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As Uganda’s digital economy gathers pace, MTN Uganda says demand for connectivity and digital financial services continued to drive growth in 2025, underlining the expanding role telecommunications companies now play in the country’s economic life. For the year ended December 31, the telecoms operator reported …
Read More »Airtel Africa Foundation, Brainchild Burson equip 20 tech scholars
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Airtel Africa Foundation, in partnership with Brainchild Burson, has handed over hi-tech laptops and scholastic materials worth Shs10 million to 20 scholars under the Airtel Africa Foundation Tech Fellowship Program, reaffirming its commitment to empowering young people through education and digital inclusion. This support …
Read More »NSSF Career Expo debates ‘man vs machine’
Technological change is about accelerating productivity, fostering innovation- Minister Musenero tells students Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Minister for Science, Technology, and Innovation, Dr Monica Musenero, has said technological change is happening rapidly, and its real goal is to accelerate productivity, foster market access, innovation, and improve service …
Read More »Kasaija inaugurates new URBRA board, tasks members on sound governance
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development Matia Kasaija has today inaugurated a new Board of Directors of the Uganda Retirement Benefits Regulatory Authority (URBRA), urging them to adhere to principles of sound governance and to work closely with management to promote …
Read More »ZUUKUKA: Union promises 1 million new members to boost NSSF’s SmartLife campaign
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | State Minister of Finance for Investment and Privatization Evelyn Anite Kajik has hailed the Union — leaders of boda boda, taxis, buses and trucks in Uganda — for their efforts to take their members out of poverty by teaching them how to save money …
Read More »MONUSCO condemns drone strike that killed UNICEF staff in Goma, warns of war crimes
Goma, DRC | THE INDEPENDENT | Bruno Lemarquis, acting head of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO), has condemned the killing of Carine Buisset, a French national and UNICEF staff member, in a drone strike in Goma City, North Kivu Province, …
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