Kaabong, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kaabong district leaders are irked by the lack of computer skills among their staff. They say this has affected several government programs and orchestrated poor service delivery. They say that community-based officers such as Parish Chiefs and Extension workers, are not performing their duties in …
Read More »Ugandan students encouraged to learn Chinese language for brighter career prospects
KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | A Ugandan education official has encouraged the country’s students to pursue Chinese language studies. “All our students should learn Chinese because most of the jobs or opportunities come when you know at least two foreign languages,” said Hilda Ayebare, assistant curriculum specialist for foreign languages …
Read More »Ugandan women turn agricultural waste into biofuel to save trees
KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | Every morning, Sheeba Kwagala and her colleague head to a sanctuary in the Ugandan capital of Kampala to mash agricultural waste, mainly banana peels and crop residues, with molasses and clay to make briquettes. Briquettes, a type of renewable energy source and a form of …
Read More »BoU maintains Central Bank Rate at 10.25% to prevent rise in inflation
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Bank of Uganda has opted to keep the Central Bank Rate at a high 10.25 per cent for the next two months, following a renewed rise in inflation. The CBR is an indicative interest rate that the Central Bank uses to influence the cost …
Read More »Arrested conman admits posing as DPP Abodo’s relative to squeeze millions from VIPs
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | “Fear is the key that opens the wallets of the rich,” said a thriller writer. But the reality version is now unfolding in Uganda, as an arrested conman has started revealing identities of very important persons who have been giving him money they thought was …
Read More »Makerere ordered to pay shs100m for denying Prof Barya a post-retirement contract
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Makerere University Staff Appeals Tribunal has overturned a decision by the university’s Appointments Board to deny law Professor, John Jean Barya, a post-retirement contract. The Tribunal, chaired by the newly appointed chairperson, Dr Henry Onoria, also awarded Prof. Barya 100 million Shillings in general …
Read More »Uganda Railways Corp: Our passenger services are secure
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Railways Corporation has assured its clients of maximum safety while traveling on their trains. This follows a public statement by one passenger, Xavier Oluk, last Friday about the quality of travel and the safety on the passenger trains between Kampala and Namanve. While …
Read More »Ugandan Researchers: Blood test can diagnose early forms of heart disease
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Researchers at the Uganda Heart Institute (UHI) have revealed that now they can diagnose heart complications in children using a blood test. During a research dissemination conference at Kabira Country Club in Kampala, organized by Uganda Heart Institute, researchers revealed that early intervention for sore …
Read More »BNN Youth Summit to discuss AU’s Agenda 2063
2nd BilliNowNow (BNN) Youth Summit to Empower Youth to Shape Africa’s Future Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The second Billi Now Now! The (BNN) Youth Summit commenced today at MoTIV Bugolobi bringing together young leaders from across Africa and beyond to be equipped with the tools to connect and …
Read More »Peace Mbabazi, Sheebah light up Pilsner Lager sponsored Rukundo Egumeho
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | What other way to start her performance than with Rukundo Egemeho at Rukundo Egumeho? Peace Mbabazi captivated the audience with a gospel music takeover, performing to her Ninsiima mukama Yesu, Bwayima yobusasi, Osiime, and wrapped up her performance a special performance with her Husband, …
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