Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Maj. Bilal Katamba has been named the Acting Deputy Defence Public Information Officer of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF). He replaces Col. Deo Asiimwe Akiiki, who was appointed the Military Assistant to the Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, last week. Col Akiiki …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In a bold move to reimagine its identity, Guinness Smooth has introduced a vibrant and expressive new look for its packaging and brand world. Known for its irresistibly smooth taste, Guinness Smooth’s fresh design reflects the bold, vibrant, and dynamic spirit of its loyal …

Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The banks of the River Nile came alive with the first-ever Tusker Sauce of the Nile Fest at the weekend. Held at the breathtaking Nile Park Resort in Jinja, this event fused Uganda’s rich cultural heritage with a dose of premium entertainment. As the …

Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni, alongside First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports,  Janet Kataha Museveni, has paid tribute to the late Elizabeth Kaitsa Mabwa Gabona, a distinguished figure in Uganda’s education sector. Vice President Maj. (Rtd) Jessica Alupo represented President Museveni at the official send-off …

  Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Mumba Kenneth Kalifungwa has officially assumed the role of Chief Executive at Stanbic Bank Uganda, the nation’s largest lender by assets, revenue, and deposits, the lender said in a statement issued today – March 3. His appointment was first announced in December of …

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  NCBA Bank has successfully concluded the first season of the NCBA Junior Golf Series, culminating in an electrifying finale at the Uganda Golf Club on March 2. The series, which drew over 100 junior golfers from Uganda and beyond, highlighted NCBA’s commitment to …

Sironko, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Sironko District Local Government is grappling with difficulties in replacing retired teachers following the closure of Primary Teachers’ Colleges (PTCs) by the government. The colleges were shut down as part of a policy shift towards hiring teachers with degree-level education. According to Fred Wesonga, …

Kaberamaido, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) party president, Jimmy Akena, has criticized the continued deployment of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) on the country’s lakes, arguing that it has negatively impacted fishing communities. In 2017, the government deployed the Fisheries Protection Unit (FPU)—comprising UPDF soldiers—to curb …

Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Authorities have impounded immature fish worth Sh50 million in an intelligence-led operation conducted on Sunday at various homes near major landing sites in Jinja City. The Fisheries Protection Unit (FPU), working with the Association of Fishers and Lake Users of Uganda (AFALU), recovered approximately 2,000 …

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