Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Education and Sports has deregistered Jozan Nursery and Primary School in Soroti City. The move by the Ministry follows the death of Joan Faith Apio, who was found dead in the staff latrine of the school. Eight suspects were arrested and …
Read More »DRC gov’t puts $5 million bounty on M23 leaders
KINSHASA, DRC | THE INDEPENDENT | The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) government has offered five million US Dollars to any person that will help in the arrest of top March 23 Movement (M23) leaders. The leaders are Bertrand Bisimwa, the M23 President, General Emmanuel Sultani Makenga, the rebels’ …
Read More »FDC president Patrick Amuriat, MPs still in detention
SOROTI, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Police in Soroti City have charged the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) party President, Patrick Amuriat, Soroti City West MP Jonathan Ebwalu, and Soroti City MP Joan Alobo with assault and unlawful assembly. They were arrested on Friday for protesting against the delayed …
Read More »Refugees, host communities to benefit from skills training
Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | 30 young refugees and host community girls in Arua are set to undergo a five-month residential skills development training. The training, which focuses on Catering, Tailoring/ Garment Cutting, hairdressing and Saloon, will be sponsored by Associazone Centro Aiuti Voluntare-ACAV. 15 of the girls chosen …
Read More »UCEM CEO advocates for private sector role in enhancing local content in East Africa
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Chamber of Energy and Minerals (UCEM) Chief Executive Officer, Humphrey Asiimwe has reiterated private sector commitment to strengthening participation in East Africa’s petroleum industry through local content development, skills enhancement, and policy advocacy. Speaking at the 11th East African Petroleum …
Read More »Health ministry dispatches 2 million doses of malaria vaccine
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Health has flagged off the distribution of 2.278 million doses of malaria vaccines to 105 districts with high and moderate transmission of the disease. The consignment is part of the total quantity of 3.5 million doses which are being planned to …
Read More »Ivy Maingi: Forging a future of inclusion and innovation in Uganda’s tech landscape
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | This Women’s Day, we celebrate Ivy Maingi, the General Manager of Glovo Uganda, a vibrant leader who is driving the company’s growth and championing diversity and social impact within the nation’s burgeoning tech industry. Since taking the helm in April 2024, Ivy has demonstrated …
Read More »Looks easy for Liverpool as Forest faces Man City to settle possession debate
LONDON, UK | Xinhua | Liverpool has what should be a straightforward home game on Saturday as it looks to defend its 13-point lead at the top of the Premier League, while the battle for places in Europe next season looks likely to heat up on the weekend. Arne Slot’s …
Read More »Women’s Day: Insights from CPA women professionals
KAMPALA, UGANDA | Julius Businge | KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Professional women accountants have called on their peers to embrace agility, resilience, integrity, continuous skill development, adaptability, and confidence to excel in their careers and navigate workplace challenges. This powerful message was delivered by CPA professionals Freda Anne Namatovu, …
Read More »Candidates resort to door-to-door campaigns in Kawempe North by-election
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Candidates in the Kawempe by-elections have opted for door-to-door campaigns to reach out to more voters. According to the candidates, this strategy gives them time to interact with more residents than at the rallies. They reach out to voters in their homes and business …
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