Kabaka Commends Prof. Lunyiigo for Changing Narrative on Mwanga Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II has extended appreciations to author and historian, Professor Samwiri Lwanga-Lunyiigo, for his book that redefines the legacy of Kabaka Mwanga II. In a letter addressed to Lunyiigo on the occasion …
Read More »UCE: UNEB releases new curriculum sample papers
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has released sample papers for the Uganda Certificate of Education -UCE end-of-cycle competency-based Assessment under the new lower secondary school curriculum. Students and teachers have eagerly awaited details about the examination structure, including the number of papers per subject …
Read More »Senegal’s ruling coalition candidate concedes defeat, congratulates Faye on winning election
DAKAR | Xinhua | Senegal’s ruling coalition candidate Amadou Ba congratulates his rival Bassirou Diomaye Faye on winning the presidential election in the first round, the ruling coalition said Monday. Amadou Ba, former prime minister of outgoing President Macky Sall, thus conceded defeat, as shown by the early trends, which …
Read More »Kavuma promoted, sent from OWC to head ATMIS in Somalia
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has promoted Major General Sam Kavuma to the rank of Lieutenant General (Lt Gen) and appointed him as the commander of the African Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), succeeding Lieutenant General Sam Okiding. ATMIS, formerly known as the African Union Mission …
Read More »Glamour as Nigerian top actors grace Ikon Awards, ‘Unheard’ bags 7 accolades
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Polly Kamukama and Joseph Ken Ssebaggala’s drama – Unheard – was the top winner at the 2nd edition of the Ikon Awards held over the weekend at the Kampala Serena Hotel. The prestigious iKon Awards saw several creatives from Uganda and Africa win accolades …
Read More »Ecuador’s youngest mayor shot dead amid battle against gang violence
QUITO | Xinhua | Ecuador’s youngest mayor, Brigitte Garcia, was shot dead inside a vehicle Sunday, according to the National Police. The mayor of San Vicente, a city in western Ecuador’s Manabi province, was found dead along with Jairo Loor, an advisor and director of communication for the local …
Read More »ARCH ODAMA: I remain committed to peace in Northern Uganda
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Archbishop Emeritus John Baptist Odama has pledged to continue promoting peaceful existence and dialogues among communities within and outside the Acholi Sub-region during his retirement. His statement comes days after retiring as the first Metropolitan Archbishop of Gulu where he served for 25 years …
Read More »‘Luzira of Buikwe’ should be rehabilitative not punitive
COMMENT | Samson Tinka | If reports about a planned relocation of Luzira government prison to Buikwe are true, it will be an interesting development as it offers a new start to the way the country handles criminals. I would support the decision for various reasons from land optimization, improved safety …
Read More »Wilson Kisekka enthroned Bishop of Luwero Diocese
Luwero , Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Right Reverend Wilson Kisekka has been consecrated and enthroned as the fourth Bishop of Luwero Diocese, succeeding Bishop Eridard Nsubuga, who retired last year. Accompanied by Bishop Wilson Kitara of Kitgum Diocese and Bishop Simon Aisu of North Karamoja Diocese, among others, Bishop …
Read More »Busuulwa wins MTN Monthly Tee in Entebbe
Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Jonathan Lloyd Busuulwa returned to the club house with a perfect round of 66 nett to beat a field of 225 golfers at the MTN Monthly Tee of March at Entebbe Club. The banker gave credit to his coach club Pro Davis Kato, who has …
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