Kampala, Uganda | URN | When Uganda introduced the lower secondary competence-based curriculum, the idea was to move learning away from memorisation and encourage learners to apply knowledge through practical activities, problem-solving and creativity. But years into its implementation, some teachers and ministry officials say a lack of understanding of …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Huawei Technologies Uganda has urged university students and recent graduates to prepare for a competitive technology job market by developing practical skills, confidence and the ability to continuously learn beyond their academic qualifications. The call was made on Friday, August 7, during Huawei’s campus …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Housing Finance Bank has Aug.7 reiterated its commitment to supporting Uganda’s agricultural sector by complementing the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries’ (MAAIF) ongoing livestock vaccination campaign, an initiative aimed at protecting farmers’ livelihoods and strengthening the country’s livestock value chain. Livestock remains an …

Kampala, Uganda | URN | The construction of the 1,443-kilometre East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) has reached 91 per cent completion, bringing Uganda closer to achieving first oil production, which is expected by the end of this year. The USD 5 billion pipeline is designed to transport crude oil …

Soroti, Uganda | URN | The trial of six people accused of murdering Joan Faith Apio, a Primary One pupil at Jozan Nursery and Primary School, took another turn on Friday after the accused dropped all their planned defence witnesses, citing fears for the witnesses’ safety and livelihoods. The accused …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has commended Ugandan engineering and energy services firm On Track Technical Services Limited for its performance in executing electricity distribution projects, describing the company as one of the best-performing contractors in the sector. The recognition, made when the company’s directors …

Kampala, Uganda | URN | Former Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Gen. Katumba Wamala is among 1,591 Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) personnel set to retire this month. The retirement exercise, announced by the Acting Director of Defence Public Information, Col. Chris Magezi, covers personnel across all ranks, from generals …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | ABC Capital Bank Limited has unveiled an ambitious growth strategy focused on digital transformation and expanding its retail banking portfolio, following a period of sustained growth and strong financial performance that saw the bank record a 285% increase in Profit After Tax (PAT) in …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | More than 90 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Uganda’s wood industry have begun a four-month business incubation programme aimed at improving competitiveness, strengthening value addition and positioning the country’s forestry sector for greater economic returns. The programme, launched by the Food and Agriculture …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | By the time most people are waking up in Buwate, a bustling suburb of Kampala, Sharif Ssemwanga is already with his four-legged companions. They are more than pets or guard dogs. They are the foundation of a business that has earned him the nickname “Uncle …