Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | Global technology leader TECNO has unveiled its AI-powered ecosystem in Uganda. This groundbreaking initiative marks a significant milestone in the country’s technological advancement and underscores TECNO’s commitment to providing innovative solutions that enhance the lives of Ugandans. The showcase on Friday featured the company’s latest …
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Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The winners of the NCBA Golf Series qualifiers held at Entebbe Golf Club over the weekend will now advance to Nairobi for the grand finale, following an exciting weekend of fierce competition. Mark Muyobo, CEO of NCBA Bank Uganda, highlighted the event’s significance, …
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Onapito Ekomoloit’s shocking death: A painful wake up call for the urgent need for Uganda to holistically address the silent ‘epidemic’ of cancers COMMENT | DR AMBROSE OTAU TALISUNA | On the 27th of September 2024, we woke up to the devastating news that our colleague, veteran journalist, former Member of Parliament, …
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Silalei Shani, former captain of Kenya’s national women’s basketball team, honors Dikembe Mutombo, the African-American Hall of Famer from the DRC. Mutombo, who passed away on September 30, at 58. Mutombo leaves behind a towering legacy both on the court and through his global humanitarian work. NEWS ANALYSIS |BIRD …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Standard Chartered Bank Uganda and Prudential Uganda have concluded a strategic partnership aimed at deepening access to financial services and providing long-term financial security solutions to customers. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in both organizations’ commitment to enhancing financial inclusion and delivering …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The United States Embassy in Uganda is yet to receive any formal request to apologize to President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni as demanded by Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the Chief of Defense Forces. In a tweet last week, Muhoozi said the country was about to see a …
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Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Following the continuous rains currently pounding the Bugisu region, a fresh landslide has hit five sub-counties in Bududa District. According to Militon Kamoti, the Bududa District LCV chairperson, the landslide occurred last night and affected sub-counties such as Bufuma, Nametsi, Bumayoka, Lutsekhe, and Bundesi. …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Airtel Masaza Cup 2024 final game will be played at the Mandela National Stadium on November 2, it has been announced in Bulange today by Buganda Sports Minister Robert Sserwanga. The tournament, which started in June this year, is now at the semifinal …
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MOSCOW | TASS | The 18-year-old winner of the Miss Russia 2024 pageant Valentina Alekseeva, who represented the republic of Chuvashia in the contest, promised to do her best to win the title of Miss Universe. “My future plans are, of course, to worthily represent Russia at the Miss …
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Kampala, Uganda | IAN KATUSIIME | At the 13th mineral wealth conference organized by Uganda Chamber of Mines and Petroleum, there was an urgent call from everyone: we need more funding. A national mining company is in the works and so investors are positioning themselves to tap into the country’s …
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The Independent Uganda: You get the Truth we Pay the Price
