Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Centenary Bank is commemorating 40 years of transformative banking services. As part of the celebrations, the bank embarked on a series of training sessions aimed at empowering educators in financial literacy across various regions. The bank’s initiative to empower educators in financial literacy has been …
Read More »Biden admin open to training Ukrainians on F-16s from U.S.: official
Washington US | Xinhua | The United States is open to the idea of letting Ukrainian pilots come to the country for trainings on how to operate F-16 fighters, a spokesperson for the U.S. National Security Council (NSC) said Friday. “Our European allies, as I said, are leading the effort. But …
Read More »UBTEB: Untimely release of funds, budget cuts affecting TVET projects
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Business and Technical Examination Board (UBTEB) has requested additional funding to help cater for the unit cost of assessment of Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) trainees and the completion of the UBTEB Assessment Centre Construction Project. Speaking at the release of April-May …
Read More »Wakiso locals receive investment opportunities tips from UDB
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Business and political leaders in Wakiso, together with Uganda Development Bank (UDB), have identified the district’s investment potential and discussed sustainable projects that will drive economic growth. The leaders met at a one-day investment conference held at Peniel Beach Hotel in Entebbe, under the theme “Harnessing …
Read More »Minister commits to support wildlife research training
Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Tourism has promised to support the Wildlife Research and Training Institute (UWRTI) for its role in tourism research. The institute located at Katwe-Kabatoro in Kasese District is mandated to provide research, training, and consultancy services in the wildlife sector. State Minister for …
Read More »Education suspends licensing of new nurse training institutions
Kampala, Uganda | TE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Education has decided to suspend the registration and licensing of new nursing and midwifery institutions across the country. Dr. Safinah Musene Kisu, the commissioner in charge of health training at the Ministry of Education said following concern about the influx of nursing …
Read More »Goldstone Enterprise Consulting & Training Ltd hosts successful investment readiness training in Ntinda
Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | Goldstone Enterprise Consulting & Training Ltd, a consulting firm in Uganda, hosted a three-day Investment Readiness Training from May 3-5, 2023 at the 8 Winx Hotel in Ntinda. The training was designed to empower entrepreneurs with the tools and strategies needed to attract investment and …
Read More »12 UPDF pilots complete training in flying Mi-28 attack helicopters
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda People’s Defence Air Forces (UPDAF) passed out a total of 12 pilots and 52 engineers who have completed an eight months training course in flying Mi-28 attack helicopters. The commander of the UPDAF, Lt Gen Charles Okidi officiated at the pass-out on Wednesday at …
Read More »Argentine Football Association names training complex after Messi
Buenos Aires, Argentina | Xinhua | Argentine football star Lionel Messi was honored Saturday in the town of Ezeiza on the outskirts of Buenos Aires, where the Argentine Football Association (AFA) named its training complex after the national team captain. “Welcome to the home of the world champion. Welcome to the …
Read More »200 Ugandan youth selected to join Tilenga Academy training program
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | TotalEnergies EP Uganda unveiled 200 Ugandan youth who have been selected from the Tilenga MOOC to join the Tilenga Academy training program aimed at empowering youth with skills and international certifications to work on the Tilenga project during the production phase. The selected candidates will …
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