After revisions and trade of barbs between the two sides, Zelensky appears more open to the current version of a framework agreement on the joint development of Ukraine’s natural resources with the United States, despite his previous stance that he “will not sign what ten generations of Ukrainians will have …

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | dfcu Bank has announced the appointment of Hope Lorna Nakhayenze as its new Chief Risk Officer, effective 1st March 2025.  The Bank stated that in this role, she would be responsible for overseeing risk management under the direction of the Board Risk Committee. …

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  George Nyombi Thembo, the Executive Director of the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC), has acknowledged the immense opportunities Artificial Intelligence (AI) presents, but stressed that Africa must proactively develop its own perspective rather than merely adopting western models. Nyombi Thembo said this as he …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | On Monday 24th February, John Lubega Nsamba traveled to Kigali Rwanda attend the Appellate Division of the East African Court of Justice (EACJ). The court was hearing an appeal filed civil society organization challenging the decision of the Court’s First Division on case against …

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Three people have been killed in an accident. The accident occurred on Friday afternoon at Lugogo on Jinja Road, next to the cricket oval. Eyewitnesses have told URN that a soda Fuso truck ferrying crates of soda, lost control and rammed into a …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has appointed Col Deo Asiimwe Akiiki, his military assistant. Col Akiiki has been the deputy Spokesperson of Uganda People Defence Forces (UPDF). Col Akiiki confirmed his appointment and stated: “Good afternoon, Comrades and members of …

BRUSSELS | Xinhua |  Transatlantic trade tensions have escalated following U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of a 25 percent tariff on European imports, with European countries warning that Europe will react “firmly and immediately” against unjustified barriers. The tariff plan announced by Trump on Wednesday covers various European imports, including …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Chief of Defense Forces, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has said he is going to meet with some of the media owners and managing directors next week. This development comes just a day after another meeting convened by the Uganda Communication Commission at the behest …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Plans are underway for media practitioners to undergo a mandatory cadre course at the National Leadership Institute in Kyankwanzi. This was revealed by the State Minister for Youth, Balaam Barugahara, at a closed-door stakeholders’ meeting at the UCC headquarters on Thursday. According to Balaam, …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  As the Airtel Money Back-to-School ‘Pay and Win’ campaign enters its final stretch, hundreds of parents and guardians have benefited, reinforcing Airtel Uganda’s continued commitment to financial inclusion and convenience during the back-to-school season. Since its launch on 27th January 2025, the campaign has rewarded …