Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Every adult Ugandan will have to contribute to the National Health Insurance in the new proposals contained in a bill that will soon be presented before the cabinet, the Ministry of Health has revealed. Speaking during an event to launch an eight-year strategy aimed at …
Read More »Gov’t invisible in effort to recover Kasenyi drown victim’s bodies
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A frantic and resource-limited search is still ongoing to recover the bodies of over twenty people who drowned on Lake Victoria on Tuesday morning. Hordes of relatives have been camping at Kasenyi landing site, desperately hoping to find their loved ones. Ronald Bogere, the chairman …
Read More »C-Care Launches in Uganda, to invest $40 million as part of its expansion strategy
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | C-Care Group, one of the largest healthcare networks, has officially launched in Uganda, introducing easily accessible, affordable, and innovative quality healthcare to millions of Ugandans across the country through its extensive network of hospitals, clinics, and laboratories. C-Care Uganda was officially launched at the Kampala Serena …
Read More »Save us from exploitative bosses – Bus Drivers
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Bus drivers in Uganda, under the umbrella body Uganda Bus Drivers Association (UBDA), have expressed their grievances regarding exploitation by their employers. Some drivers claimed that despite working for bus companies for more than 20 years, they have not received any contributions to their National …
Read More »Monsignor Mukasa arrives in Kasana-Luwero diocese ahead of consecration
Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Very Reverend Monsignor Lawrence Mukasa has arrived in Luwero ahead of his consecration and installation as the Kasana-Luwero Diocesan Bishop. He arrived at Lumansi swamp, which borders Kasana-Luwero Diocese with Kampala Archdiocese, at around 7:51 am. Accompanying him was Bishop Anthony Zziwa. Upon arrival, …
Read More »Financial institutions asked to embrace Green Financing
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Financial institutions in West Nile have been tasked to embrace green financing in order to tackle the significant effects of climate change in the region. Green financing, also known as sustainable finance refers to services and products that support ecologically-friendly businesses and projects. It broadens …
Read More »Headteachers bothered by decision to halt Parents Cash Contributions
Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Teachers in Kasese district are concerned that there might be a decline in the performance of learners after the prohibition of financial contributions by parents in government-aided schools by the Resident District Commissioner. The decision by the RDC followed the arrest of Selivano Kiribyunza, the …
Read More »Ntungamo district commercial officer, CDO arrested for creating ghost Sacco’s
Ntungamo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ntungamo District Commercial Officer Seth Niwagaba and the Kibatsi Sub-County Community Development Officer Isaac Arinaitwe have been arrested on allegations of creating ghost Saccos to benefit from the Parish Development Model Funds. The suspects were arrested on the orders of the Deputy National Co-ordinator of …
Read More »Jamila Mayanja wins U.S. Leadership Impact Award
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Jamila Mayanja, the founder of Smart Girls Uganda is the winner of the 2023 Leadership Impact Award. She is being recognised for equipping young women with hands-on vocational and practical skills through the ‘Girls with Tools skilling program’. The annual Leadership Impact Award recognizes the individual …
Read More »Alur King and UNFPA to fight teenage pregnancy
Nebbi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Alur Kingdom and United Nation Population Fund-UNFPA have signed a memorandum of understanding to fight rampant child marriage and teenage pregnancy in the kingdom. The memorandum was signed between the Alur King, His Royal Highness Philip Rauni Olarker III and the country director of …
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