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✳ CLICK TO READ  REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS ✳ NSSF board 1. Dr Peter Kimbowa – Chairperson. 2. Richard Byarugaba 3. Patrick Ocailap 4. Aggrey David Kibenge 5. Peninnah Tukamwesiga 6. Sam Lyomoki 7. Annet Birungi 8. Lwabayi Mudiba Hassan 9. Mulindwa Nakawunde 10. Eng. Silver Mugisha Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parliament’s …

Probe committee gives 27 recommendations on NSSF ✳ CLICK TO READ REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parliament’s select committee that investigated the operations of the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) is presenting its report today. MP Mwine Mpaka, the committee chairperson, read his findings and recommendations in front of …

The impact at stake in route development efforts makes the role of government leadership critical, experts say Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The rapid recovery of air travel after Covid-19 underlines a lasting feature of a globally connected world: the urge of ever-growing numbers of people to explore the planet …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | On Feb.23, MTN Uganda-sponsored Smart Girls Foundation passed out 20 girls with vocational skills in the inaugural graduation ceremony held at the MTN Girls with Tools Skilling Centre in Wakiso District. This comes seven months since MTN Foundation launched a training facility at the Smart …

SPECIAL FEATURE | THE INDEPENDENT | Early 2016, Jenifer Alaroker was transferred to Lapuda primary school located in Paicho Sub County in Gulu district. However, aside from teaching, she wasn’t prepared for the heavy load that lay ahead though she quickly adapted and fitted in. “I was excited to be …

Pretoria, South Africa | THE INDEPENDENT | President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to host his Ugandan counterpart Yoweri Museveni for a state visit at the Union Buildings in Pretoria from 11am today. “The Republic of Uganda is South Africa’s 15th-largest trading partner on the continent and the second-largest in East …

Trade Minister David Bahati reassures private sector of government support Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Routinely the cabinet, chaired by President Yoweri Museveni is deliberating on ways in which to further support growth of the private sector – an engine for Uganda’s economy. This was the general message the Minister …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MultiChoice Uganda together with Uganda Communications Commission have embarked on the journey of equipping content creators with information and insights on ways to avoid copyright infringement cases. The other partner under this arrangement is the Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB). Their first activity was to …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Buying a car can be a stressful experience. With so many options to choose from, it is hard to know the best choice based on tastes and preferences. Fortunately, intensive research can eliminate stress and save the buyer money in the long run. Gasta Kevin …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Streaming giant Netflix has cut prices in more than 30 countries as it attempts to attract more subscribers, BBC reported on Feb.24. Prices have been cut in parts of Asia, Europe, Latin America, sub-Saharan Africa and the Middle East. It comes as the rising …