NEWS

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In an era marked by economic volatility and rapid technological change, Old Mutual Investment Group Uganda (OMIG) has reaffirmed the critical role of diversification in building resilient investment portfolios. Godfrey Bukomeko, Investment & Financial Adviser at Old Mutual, emphasized in a statement that …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | A new UNESCO report underscores the importance of school meals in the health and learning of children. Although these days many pupils have access to school meals, not enough emphasis is placed on the nutritional value of the produce used. UNESCO advocates the use …

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Nigerian film stars Kanayo O Kanayo and Patience Ozokwor have received the African Ikon of the Year accolades at a ceremony in Kampala celebrating influential figures in African cinema. This was at the 3rd edition of the glamorous Ikon awards Saturday at the Kampala Serena Hotel, …

Nebbi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | UNICEF is launching a comprehensive assistance programme designed to support vulnerable girls’ secondary education in the West Nile, Lango and the Acholi sub regions of Uganda. The contribution which will see 5,000 vulnerable girls in secondary schools supported to complete their education through a Cashplus …

I hope on the morning of 2nd April, not 1st April ( it’s fools day), you will gather your loved ones over a meal and proudly tell them you built this republic with integrity. When you do, tell them Umeme was NSSF’s Cash cow, and that Social Security is not …

Playing roulette with nation’s security COVER STORY | IAN KATUSIIME | In the one year that Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba has been Chief of Defence Forces, he has become mainly known for playing Russian roulette on his X account—-sometimes raising heightened fear among opponents, engaging in light banter with the public, or …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Exiting electricity distributors Umeme Limited have issued a statement today stating they will accept a buy out amount of $118million despite expecting to be paid $234. They have notified government they will appeal against the figure. The statement also states that they have been compelled by …

KAMPALA | Xinhua |  Military leaders from Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have called on local armed groups operating in the volatile eastern DRC to surrender and join the DRC government’s disarmament program. Chris Magezi, acting spokesperson for the Uganda Peoples’ Defense Forces (UPDF), said in …

Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Acholi Muslim District Acting Khadi Sheikh Badi Faraj, has blamed the increasing casesof family breakdowns and domestic violence, on men. He says lazy men fail to work and provide for their families. Speaking during the Eid Al Fitr prayer on Sunday at Gulu …

PADER, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Minister of Works and Transport Gen. Katumba Wamala has inspected key infrastructure projects in Pader District. The visit on Saturday included assessments of Watlac Bridge in Ajan Sub-County, Akidi Bridge in Puranga Sub-County, and a low-cost seal tarmac road in Puranga Town Council. …