Iron Sheets Case: Minister Lugoloobi Asks Court to Acquit Him Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Lawyers representing State Minister for Economic Monitoring Amos Lugoloobi who is accused of dealing with suspect property after receiving iron sheets meant for vulnerable people of Karamoja have asked the Anti Corruption to …
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SPECIAL REPORT | MOKY MAKURA – BIRD AGENCY | Years ago, I was invited to speak to a group of young schoolgirls from a township in Johannesburg. A little way into the talk, I realised that they weren’t terribly engaged. It took me a moment to understand why. English wasn’t …
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If the Democrats were to win the White House and both houses of Congress, they could implement fiscal policies with a simple majority COMMENT | NOURIEL ROUBINI | With polls suggesting that Kamala Harris has at least a 50% chance of winning next month’s US presidential election, questions about her …
Read More »Imara Girls Festival celebrates female empowerment
Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | The Imara Girls Festival, an event organised by Reach a Hand Uganda (RAHU) in partnership with the Forum for Women in Democracy (FOWODE) and SautiPlus Media hub concluded successfully on October 12th. Held in commemoration of the International Day of the Girl Child, …
Read More »MTN Uganda gives Sh390 million boost to digital learning in six institutions
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | St. Catherine Girls Secondary School in Kazo District, Tunaweza Foundation and Code Campus in Mbuya, Kampala, St. Joseph’s Seminary Nyenga in Buikwe District, Revival Girls in Mbarara, and St. John’s Secondary School in Sheema will be equipped with 10 state-of-the-art computers, backup power systems, and …
Read More »Cash prizes galore as Kampala roadshow marks unveiling of ‘BetKumi Efaayo’
BetKumi rewards customers in the ‘BetKumi Efaayo’ and Wangula Amajja Promotions. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | BetKumi, a new online betting platform in Uganda, unveiled its ‘BetKumi Efaayo’ promo through a roadshow around Kampala, aimed at rewarding their new and esteemed customers while marking the end of Customer Service …
Read More »Xi stresses unique role of people-to-people diplomacy
BEIJING | Xinhua | Chinese President Xi Jinping met with foreign guests attending the China International Friendship Conference and conference marking the 70th founding anniversary of the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC) here on Friday. Xi had a group photo taken with the foreign guests and …
Read More »Comedy duo Madrat and Chiko celebrate 10 years of laughter with fireworks celebration
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Famous Ugandan comedy duo, Madrat and Chiko, celebrated their 10th anniversary with an electrifying Uganda Waragi-sponsored show at the Sheraton Kampala Hotel on the eve of Uganda’s Independence Day. The show marked with a stunning fireworks entrance, left revelers thrilled and eager for more …
Read More »UNEB national examinations under new curriculum start today
Milestone for Uganda’s Revised Lower Milestone for Uganda’s Revised Lower Secondary Curriculum as Inaugural Class Begins Examinationss Inaugural Class Begins Examinations Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Today marks a significant milestone as the inaugural class of the revised lower secondary curriculum begins its examinations, concluding a challenging five-year journey …
Read More »Officials commend China’s support for public health in Africa
ADDIS ABABA | Xinhua | The robust China-Africa partnership has made significant strides in improving public health outcomes in Africa, according to a senior Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) official. “Over the years, China has consistently demonstrated its commitment to Africa’s health security, most notably through …
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