Kampala, Uganda [08 August 2023] | Absa Bank Uganda and My Tree Initiative have partnered for an environmental conservation initiative that will engage up to 80,000 students from 160 primary and secondary schools to ensure the survival and growth of 160,000 trees. The campaign will entail engaging school staff, students, …
Read More »She Cranes performance reignites call to prioritize netball in budget allocation
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The national netball team, the She Cranes, received a warm reception Monday evening after their impressive performance at the Netball World Cup in South Africa. The team secured a commendable fifth-place finish, emerging as the top-performing African nation in the tournament. Marking their third …
Read More »MPs want NITA’s E-Govt infrastructure impact evaluated
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Shadow Cabinet has called for an expedited appraisal of the impact of the National Data Transmission Backbone Infrastructure and e-Government Infrastructure that was rolled out during the Financial Year 2006/2007 to benefit Ministries, Departments, and Agencies – MDAs. The government through the National …
Read More »She Cranes coach says he will no longer train netballers for free
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | She Cranes Head Coach Fred Mugerwa, who has been at the helm of the She Cranes since October 2021, has confessed that he has not received a formal salary since his return, apart from a modest sum of 500,000 Shillings, which he was granted …
Read More »KNIGHT FRANK: Kampala condominiums too expensive for market
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A top property manager and consultant has warned developers about developing condominium units of housing without putting the market preference in mind. A condominium is a building structure divided into several units which can be separately owned, while the separate owners jointly own some …
Read More »Fire guts primary school dormitory
Kikuube, uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A dormitory at St. Regina Nursery and Primary School in Kikuube town council, Kikuube district, was gutted by a fire on Monday afternoon, leaving numerous pupils devastated after losing their belongings. The incident occurred around 12 pm while pupils from different classes were attending …
Read More »Elders back drafting of constitution to steer Acholi Cultural Institution
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A section of elders and political leaders in the Acholi Sub-region have recommended the drafting of a legal framework to help govern Ker Kwaro Acholi (the Acholi Cultural Constitution) and avoid future leadership wrangles. The recommendation comes more than a month after a section …
Read More »MERCURY: School director killed by mob in Buyende
Buyende, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Busoga North has confirmed that Fredrick Ngobi, the Director of Citizens of Hope Primary School in Buwenge Town Council was one of those killed by an angry mob, reportedly because theym attempted to steal ‘mercury’ in Buyende district. Ngobi was killed alongside …
Read More »Traditional healer arrested after alleged ritual raping incident
Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Kiira region have confirmed the arrest of Siraje Wanzala, 72, a renowned traditional healer in Kainogoga cell in Jinja City Northern division for allegedly raping his client. The victim whose name has been withheld, says that Wanzala raped her repeatedly during ritual …
Read More »Museveni interests Japanese in investing in Uganda
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni on Wednesday afternoon held bilateral talks with the visiting Japanese Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yoshimasa Hayashi and his delegation at State House Entebbe. The two leaders discussed how Japan can support Uganda specifically on value addition. It is here that Museveni encouraged …
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