PRAU@50: Building a Stronger Profession for the Next 50 Years COMMENT | IRENE NAKASIITA | As the Public Relations Association of Uganda (PRAU) marks 50 years, we celebrate a profession that has evolved alongside Uganda’s institutions, economy, media and society. Our Golden Jubilee is an opportunity to honour those …
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10th PRAU Excellence Awards to Climax Four-Day Golden Jubilee Celebration Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Public Relations Association of Uganda (PRAU) has launched its 50th Anniversary celebration roadmap and announced a four-day Golden Jubilee Summit scheduled for 20–23 October 2026 at the Source of the Nile Hotel …
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COMMENT | IRENE NAKASIITA | In today’s ever-evolving professional landscape, associations dedicated to specific fields serve as vital catalysts for growth, innovation, and credibility. For the Public Relations (PR) sector in Uganda, the Public Relations Association of Uganda (PRAU) stands as a key institution that offers immense value, not only to its …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | On May 28, 2021, Irene Nakasiita, the Public Relations Manager of the Uganda Red Cross Society tested positive for COVID-19. She was admitted to Jinja Regional Referral Hospital on the same day since her lungs were filling up with fluid. Nakasiita describes her stay at …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Khisa Isaac | The Coca-Cola Foundation (TCCF) handed over a substantial financial donation to the Uganda Red Cross Society as a contribution towards Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) activities that will be implemented in high traffic areas and other activities relating to coronavirus pandemic. The Shs 186milion …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Families have now been allowed to bury their loved ones that succumb to COVID-19. The government had initially taken up the burial arrangements, to guarantee safe and dignified burials, commonly used when dealing with highly infectious diseases. Guidelines earlier issued by the health ministry …
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Mukono, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Mukono Covid-19 taskforce has warned politicians against being involved in the distribution of relief food. The task force argues that the distribution exercise should be carried out by Local Defense Unit-LDU officers, army and members from the Red Cross society. This follows reports that …
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The Independent Uganda: You get the Truth we Pay the Price
