Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Omukama of Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom, Dr. Solomon Gafabusa Rukirabasaija Iguru I, is set to return to his palace after spending nearly a month in Kampala due to illness. The King was airlifted to Kampala on October 17, 2024, after his health deteriorated. He was …
Read More »UACE 2024: Two S.6 candidates in Masaka caught using AI to cheat
Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Two senior six candidates in Masaka City have been implicated in an examination cheating scandal involving artificial intelligence (AI). According to information obtained from the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB), the students Nabahinda Cecilia and Nakiyimba Grace, sitting their examinations at Masaka Hall, were caught …
Read More »CFAO Mobility Uganda launches the 18th Toyota Dream Car Art Contest for kids
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | CFAO Mobility Uganda is thrilled to announce the return of the Toyota Dream Car Art Contest for its 18th edition, marking the second time Uganda will host this exciting global event. This contest encourages young, creative minds aged 15 and under to imagine the future …
Read More »Radio still most popular media in Uganda
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Despite the proliferation of the internet that has opened up communication frontiers, radio is still the leading source of information for most Ugandans. According to a report released by Twaweza, an East African-wide non-governmental organization that tracks citizens’ views on a wide range of issues, …
Read More »Uganda optimistic to qualify top runners for 2025 World Athletics Indoor Championships in Nanjing
KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | The President of the Uganda Athletics Federation (UAF), Dominic Otuchet, said they are determined to qualify as many top athletes as possible for the 2025 World Athletics Indoor Championships. China will host the 20th edition of the championship in Nanjing from March 21-23, 2025, at …
Read More »DTB, NFA move to restore Kasonke Forest reserve in Masaka
Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Diamond Trust Bank and the National Forestry Authority have partnered to restore the Kasonke Forest reserve in Masaka, which has seen more than 31% of its total land mass encroached for charcoal, agriculture, and settlement. The forest initially measuring 508 hectares, is a vital water …
Read More »Uganda receives invitation to become BRICS partner
KAMPALA, UGANDA | TASS | Uganda has received an invitation to become a BRICS partner country, the East African nation’s Foreign Minister Odongo Jeje Abubakher told TASS. “Yes, it was received. We are processing the invitation; it is now a matter of our internal processes,” he said on the sidelines of …
Read More »Ministry of Health launches 2nd-round polio vaccination for 2.7 mln children
KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | Uganda’s Ministry of Health on Thursday launched the second round of polio vaccination targeting 2.7 million children under five years old in the eastern part of the country after the virus outbreak was reported in May. During the four-day door-to-door vaccination campaign, health workers will …
Read More »UNOC boasts of weeding out fuel speculators
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Officials from the Uganda National Oil Company-UNOC say that they have eliminated unscrupulous middlemen, whom they accuse of hoarding fuel and later exploiting other dealers. They say that some petroleum dealers have limited capital, which deters them from purchasing fuel products in Kenya and relies …
Read More »UAP Old Mutual Insurance shines at 2024 Financial Reporting Awards
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | UAP Old Mutual Insurance has once again been recognized for its commitment to excellence in corporate reporting. The company secured top honours at the 2024 Financial Reporting Awards (FiRe Awards), solidifying its position as a leader in transparent and accountable business practices within Uganda’s insurance …
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