Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Bamasaaba Elders under the Inzu Ya Masaba Cultural Institution have issued an open letter to the Minister of Gender, Labour and Social Development, threatening legal action over the government’s recent renaming of Inzu Ya Masaba to Umukuuka Wa Bugisu. At a press conference held in …
Read More »Vivo Energy Uganda recognized among safest workplaces in national awards
Wakiso, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Vivo Energy Uganda has been recognized for its commitment to workplace safety, receiving top honors at the 2025 Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Awards. The awards, organized by the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development, saw Vivo Energy Uganda. , the company …
Read More »Female journalists in Karamoja demand safer, fairer newsrooms
MOROTO, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Female journalists in the Karamoja sub-region have used this year’s World Press Freedom Day to call for a better working environment, protection from harassment, and greater representation in newsrooms. Munirah Suwed, the News Editor at Ateker FM and Chairperson of the Karamoja Women’s Journalist …
Read More »Agricultural Financing in Uganda: A transformative approach
OPIION | Julius Akais | The landscape of agricultural financing in Uganda is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by a strategic approach that goes far beyond traditional lending models. At the heart of this revolution is a comprehensive understanding that agriculture is not just about production, but about creating a holistic …
Read More »Nakalama sub-county deploys 264 vigilantes to curb cattle theft
IGANGA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The leadership of Nakalama Sub-county in Iganga District has deployed a team of 264 vigilantes to combat the rampant cattle thefts that have plagued the area in recent months. The move follows a sharp rise in animal thefts, with minimal success in apprehending the culprits. …
Read More »LIGHTNING: 1 killed, 4 survive with minor injuries in Mayuge
MAYUGE, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Christine Awori, 30, a resident of Waigala Village in Bukatube Sub-county, Mayuge District, has died after being struck by lightning. The incident occurred at around 2:30 a.m. on Saturday when lightning struck Awori’s house, causing a fire that severely burned her upper body. She succumbed …
Read More »Why High Court upheld TAT Ruling in URA vs BOU pension scheme tax dispute
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | High Court’s dismissal of an appeal by the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) against the Trustees of the Bank of Uganda Defined Benefit Scheme, affirmed that the Scheme qualifies as a Settlor Trust under the Income Tax Act. The judgment, experts say, clarified and sets out …
Read More »MENTAL HEALTH: Hima Cement partners with Nnabagereka Fund in new initiative
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | More than 200 young people aged 8 to 23 have showcased their creativity through a national mental health writing competition, with five finalists each receiving sh3 million toward their education at the the Queen’s Ball 2025 on Friday night. In a night that blended elegance with …
Read More »UVTAB conducts inaugural national exams
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The newly established Uganda Vocational and Technical Assessment Board (UVTAB) has launched its inaugural national assessment, marking a significant milestone in the advancement of the country’s technical and vocational education and training (TVET) sector. UVTAB was established under the TVET Act by merging the …
Read More »Kasana-Luwero Diocese forms committee to combat human trafficking
Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Rt. Rev. Lawrence Mukasa, the Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Kasana-Luwero, has established a committee to fight human trafficking. The initiative aims to raise awareness, prevent victimisation, and collaborate with various stakeholders across the diocese. The Diocese covers three civic districts: Luwero, …
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