Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Government might find it hard to re-align the education sector due to lack of competent teachers resulting from the continued closure of schools, experts have warned. While the closure of schools has managed to contain the spread of COVID-19, educationists are worried that the country …
Read More »South Sudanese Bishop succumbs to Covid-19 at Arua hospital
Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Rt. Rev. Stanley Nelson Dada, the Bishop of Pentecostal Church under Yei Diocese in South Sudan has succumbed to COVID-19 at Arua Regional Hospital. Three of his children and more than ten contacts are receiving treatment under home-based care. Rt. Rev. Stanley Nelson Dada, a …
Read More »Express FC fined Shs10 million ahead of CECAFA Kagame Cup final
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The disciplinary committee of the Council of East and Central Africa Football Associations (CECAFA) has fined Express FC US$3,000 (Shs10,650,000) at the on-going regional CECAFA Kagame Cup in Tanzania. Express FC were fined because of the team’s unsporting behavior during their semi final match against …
Read More »Mukono Saccos fail to recover Emyooga funds
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Savings and Credit Cooperative Organization-Saccos in Mukono district are yet to recover funds that were disbursed to beneficiaries under the Emyooga program. The district registered 1,093 associations forming 51 Saccos in Mukono North, Mukono South and Nakifuma County. Each of the Saccos received 30 Million …
Read More »Genetic research: 33 chickens go missing at Gulu University raising health concerns
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Thirty-three hens meant for genetic research at Gulu University-Main Campus have vanished without a trace, raising health concerns among experts. They are part of 56 chickens that were collected from different parts of Uganda for Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) studies aimed at improving indigenous breeds as …
Read More »Stanbic Bank appoints Kenneth Agutamba as Manager Reputation and Communications
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Stanbic Bank Uganda Limited has appointed Kenneth Agutamba as Manager Reputation and Communications, according to an official notice issued by the bank on August 11. Kenneth succeeds Cathy Adengo who has been appointed as Head of Sustainability at the bank. “Kenneth will be responsible for …
Read More »Germany donates Shs9Bn to support Uganda’s refugee response
Kampala, Uganda | Ronald Musoke | The UN Refugee Agency, the UNHCR, has received €2.2 million (Shs9bn) from the German government to support refugees and the host communities in Uganda. The money will enable the UNHCR provide much needed healthcare, water, hygiene and sanitation facilities as well as education services to refugees …
Read More »KCCA council suspends contract of garbage collectors
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kampala Capital City Authority-KCCA has resolved to halt the implementation of a new contract issued to concessionaires involved in garbage collection in the city. The political leadership of KCCA wants the authority to first audit the three companies to assess their efficiency and capacity before …
Read More »USMID road construction commissioned in Kitgum municipality
Kitgum, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The first phase of construction of roads in Kitgum municipality has been commissioned, thanks to the World Bank-funded Uganda Support to Municipal Infrastructure Development programme (USMID). The work valued at 16.1 billion Shillings covers a total of seven roads crossing through 2.89 kilometers in the …
Read More »Sembabule district seeks to end protracted land disputes with Buganda kingdom
Sembabule, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Sembabule district local government is seeking an out of court settlement in a protracted land dispute with the Buganda kingdom. Sembabule District Chairperson Patrick Nkalubo revealed this during the first meeting of the District Road Committee which convened in the district council hall on Wednesday. …
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