Entebbe, Uganda | PHILLIP CORRY | The fourth edition of the popular I&M Bank Katogo Golf Series will be held at the Lakeside Entebbe Club this weekend. A huge field is expected to take part in this exciting golf series, with the “It’s up to Me” format making its debut …

Odongo noted that the higher qualification rate means universities will need to expand capacity to accommodate the additional learners. He is optimistic that an extra 21,018 university places should be available to absorb these candidates,” he said. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A total of 145,129 candidates who sat …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Female candidates have outperformed their male counterparts in the 2025 Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) examinations, posting stronger grades in several subjects and recording lower overall failure rates. Prof. Celestino Obua, the Chairperson of the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB), praised the performance …

UACE 2025: Science Subjects Record Improved Performance and Rising Enrollment Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The 2025 Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) results released by the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) show a notable improvement in performance in science subjects, alongside a steady rise in student enrolment in …

Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Shortly after a colorful entry onto the party scene, the new Captain Morgan Muck Pit Melon Splash is taking the flavor and bold vibes far beyond the Kampala streets. Starting at the Masaka Sport Club last week, the tour has gone to the far west …

WASHINGTON | Xinhua |  A U.S. KC-135 refueling aircraft went down in western Iraq, U.S. Central Command said Thursday. “Two aircraft were involved in the incident. One of the aircraft went down in western Iraq, and the second landed safely,” the command said on X. “The incident occurred in friendly …

Riot has announced major changes to League of Legends’ competitive structure in 2026, including the elimination of the LEC winter split and a new format that will highlight the LEC’s first season in 2025. This new competitive structure will enhance the storytelling aspect of stage one of the League’s 2022 …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As Uganda’s digital economy gathers pace, MTN Uganda says demand for connectivity and digital financial services continued to drive growth in 2025, underlining the expanding role telecommunications companies now play in the country’s economic life. For the year ended December 31, the telecoms operator reported …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Airtel Africa Foundation, in partnership with Brainchild Burson, has handed over hi-tech laptops and scholastic materials worth Shs10 million to 20 scholars under the Airtel Africa Foundation Tech Fellowship Program, reaffirming its commitment to empowering young people through education and digital inclusion. This support …

Technological change is about accelerating productivity, fostering innovation- Minister Musenero tells students Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Minister for Science, Technology, and Innovation, Dr Monica Musenero, has said technological change is happening rapidly, and its real goal is to accelerate productivity, foster market access, innovation, and improve service …