KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU) has ramped up its efforts to improve water efficiency at its Rwenzori and Namanve plants by introducing innovative measures designed to reduce water usage. Muminu Kirunda, the Manufacturing Development Specialist at CCBU, explains the company’s approach: “Water is essential to …
Read More »Joe Walker: The tireless road safety champion
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | For Joseph Beyanga, better known as Joe Walker, road safety is not a mere campaign, but a personal mission driven by a deep concern for the thousands of lives lost on Uganda’s roads every year. What began as a bold idea to raise awareness …
Read More »Joe Walker’s Road Safety Mission: The walk ends, but the journey continues
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | After miles of endurance, countless conversations, and firm determination, Joe Walker has completed yet another powerful road safety walk. His journey, supported by Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU), may have ended, but the mission to make Uganda’s roads safer is far from over. Every year, …
Read More »MultiChoice unveils 7-day subscription packages
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | MultiChoice Uganda has launched a new flexible subscription model that allows DStv and GOtv users to access their favorite entertainment for just seven days, in a campaign dubbed Ka Weekie. The initiative is designed to give customers more affordable and convenient options in line …
Read More »NARO partners with CPA to promote agro-forestry in Busoga
Mayuge, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) has partnered with Certified Public Accountants (CPA) to promote agroforestry in the Busoga sub-region. Through the Buginyanya zonal agricultural research and development institute (Bugizardi) in Mayuge district, 31 farmer groups have been provided with durable eucalyptus trees, …
Read More »DPP withdraws charges against Arinaitwe Bwana
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has withdrawn charges against Detective Superintendent of Police Gilbert Arinaitwe Bwana, who was accused of aggravated trafficking in persons contrary to the Prevention of Trafficking in Persons Act 2009. The charges were withdrawn on Tuesday before the International Crimes …
Read More »How coffee boom is helping Uganda’s trade balance
Uganda Exports 🇺🇬 🟡Feb 2024 🔵2025 Feb Coffee $82.56m $167m Cocoa $25.98m $68.7m Tobacco $2.89m $17.05m Minerals $268.88m $318.71 NEWS ANALYSIS | NEBERT RUGADYA | Uganda’s …
Read More »Easter marred by wave of robberies in Kampala Metropolitan
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Cases of housebreak-ins dominated crimes reported in Kampala Metropolitan policing areas during the Easter festivals. According to Patrick Onyango, Spokesperson for Kampala Metropolitan Police, robberies were reported in several areas, including Muduma-Mpigi, Kyengera, Kira Municipality, Mukono, and Nansana. In one of the incidents, Eddie Nsubuga, …
Read More »Three arrested in Kasese for impersonating State House officials
Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Three people have been arrested in Kasese District for impersonating security operatives from State House. Godwin Byabagambi, aged 42 years from Mbarara City, Richard Twesigye, 48 years from Ntungamo District and Isaac Baluke, 47 years from Kasese, were arrested by Bwera Division police following …
Read More »Public labs ill equipped to handle emergencies
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Results of a study conducted in laboratories run in public and private not-for-profit health facilities in Central Uganda show that the labs do not have the required facilities to handle emergencies, with some lacking basic must-haves such as spill kits and first aid boxes. …
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