KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Efforts to streamline logistics for Ugandan traders have taken a significant step forward as stakeholders rally behind local marine cargo insurance implementation. Emmanuel Karugaba Neezha, CEO of DESLER LOGIS U LTD, Associate Partner at SIMBALAND CARGO HOLDINGS U LTD, and Vice Chairman of the Uganda …
Read More »How shilling is holding against major foreign currencies
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Shilling registered a slight depreciation against the US Dollar in November 2024 after registering consecutive gains in the previous two months. A stable Shilling against currencies of major trading partners like Kenya, the USA, Europe, UK is vital for the certainty of commodity …
Read More »1983: When Museveni’s family feared to be abducted from Kenya
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The abduction of four-time presidential candidate and opposition strongman, Dr Kizza Besigye and his political associate, Hajji Obeid Lutale Kamulegeya from Kenya last month has rekindled the role that Uganda’s neighbour has played in the country’s chequered political history. Besigye and Lutale were kidnapped on …
Read More »EVERMAX: Oryx Energies unveils advanced additive-enriched fuel in Uganda
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Oryx Energies has announced the launch of its newest fuel brand called EVERMAX in Uganda. EVERMAX is now available across all Oryx Energies retail stations in Uganda in both petrol and diesel versions, each of them providing valuable benefits. According to officials of Oryx …
Read More »UCC cracks down on vulgarity in music
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Amid increasing public concern over indecency in music and public performances, the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has intensified efforts to enforce regulations aimed at safeguarding the nation’s moral and cultural values. In a press conference following a stakeholders’ dialogue hosted by the Uganda National Cultural …
Read More »ULS launches crackdown on judicial misconduct
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has announced plans to establish an independent commission to investigate judicial misconduct and recommend reforms in response to growing concerns about corruption and unethical practices within the judiciary. Addressing members of the legal fraternity and the public at the …
Read More »Maracha district in mass transfer of teachers
Maracha, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Maracha district has announced the transfer of 103 primary school teachers, 68 deputies and head teachers. Edward Andruga, the District Education Officer, says the transfers are aimed at improving the performance of learners in the schools that have for years posted poor results. According to …
Read More »Farmers in northern Uganda to get seedlings worth sh28.5bn
UCDA’s mega plan for Northern Uganda Coffee Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Nursery bed operators in West Nile have been urged to invest in multiplying coffee seedlings. Uganda Coffee Development Authority-UCDA is currently urging farmers in Northern Uganda to embrace large-scale coffee growing, owing to its abundant and conducive land …
Read More »Candidates for Judicial Service Commission job unite to defend ULS autonomy
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | 14 candidates vying for the position of Uganda Law Society (ULS) representative to the Judicial Service Commission have joined hands to defend the independence of the legal fraternity. Addressing Journalists at the Uganda Law Society Headquarters in Kampala, the candidates through a joint statement read …
Read More »Andrew Opio crowned 2024 Stanbic Mug of Mugs champ, earns ticket for Nairobi tourney
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Andrew Opio was over the weekend crowned the Men’s Order of Merit winner for the 2024 Stanbic Mug of Mugs, achieving an impressive total of 756 nett points across ten tournaments. Opio’s remarkable achievement sets the stage for his upcoming participation in the Finaritu …
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