Fort Portal, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Head teachers of secondary schools in Fort Portal City have expressed concern over the challenges they face in implementing the teaching of local languages under Uganda’s new lower secondary curriculum. Despite the government’s emphasis on promoting indigenous languages to preserve cultural heritage and …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | One of Uganda’s leading mineral experts, Don Bwesigye Binyina has advised the Central Bank to move with caution as it intensifies the purchase of gold from local refineries. In June 2024. Bank of Uganda begun buying gold from local minersin a bid to boost …

LUWERO, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Luwero district has acquired 160 acres of land to restore a forest reserve. In 2016, the Luwero district council passed a resolution to degazette Nyimbwa forest reserve, located near Bombo town council, to pave the way for the establishment of an industrial park. Nyimbwa …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | Julius Businge | In a high-level convergence of business, diplomacy, and strategic vision, Uganda Airlines hosted the Uganda–UK Trade and Business Forum at the Sheraton Kampala Hotel on April 16. The event marks a defining moment in Uganda’s aviation and economic landscape as the national carrier prepares …

MADRID,SPAIN | Xinhua | Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti and midfielder Jude Bellingham both tried to build the momentum for a possible Champions League fightback against Arsenal in the second leg of their quarter-final on Wednesday night. Arsenal won the first leg 3-0 a week ago in London, but Real …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ugandan government has extended the application of the Transfer of Convicted Offenders Act to the United Kingdom, a move seen as a major step in strengthening international cooperation on justice matters. This development, facilitated through a statutory instrument signed by the Minister of …

RUBANDA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Two out of five people are missing after a canoe they were sailing in capsized on Lake Bunyonyi on Tuesday evening. The incident occurred around 5:00 p.m. at Musigwe Village as the victims traveled to Mugyera in Habututu Town Council, Rubanda District, via the …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) is set to use up to Shs43.3 billion (USD 118 million) in its operations over the next nine months, according to the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA). The revelation was made by ERA Executive Director Zilia Wako during the …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | In a major step toward enhancing financial inclusion and customer convenience, Old Mutual Life Assurance has entered into a strategic partnership with NxtPe and Airtel Money to launch a new digital premium payment solution. This collaboration introduces a seamless platform that allows customers to …

KOBOKO, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Minister of Health, Dr. Ruth Acheng, has commissioned more than 300 Community Health Extension Workers (CHEWs) in Koboko and Maracha districts to strengthen grassroots health service delivery. Dr. Acheng, accompanied by officials from the Ministry of Health, began the two-day mission in Koboko …