Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Makerere University Vice Chancellor, Professor Barnabas Nawangwe has lifted the suspension of a student. Earlier this week, three students were suspended on allegations of planning to hold a peaceful demonstration on Monday against the University management. The students are Kizza Adonia, Reagan Mulambago, and Beston …
Read More »More Ugandans battling hypertension – Uganda Heart Institute
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Heart Institute (UHI) has sounded an alarm over the increasing number of people battling hypertension saying this is putting a strain on health facilities. Speaking at a media session held on Friday ahead of the World Hypertension Day to be marked next week, …
Read More »NAPAK: Two remanded for child trafficking
Napak, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Moroto Chief Magistrate Court has remanded two people for alleged child trafficking in Napak district. The suspects Beye Asuman, and Anna Sagal both residents of Toyep toto village in Iriiri Sub County, were arrested on Wednesday after a tip-off from concerned residents. They were arrested …
Read More »Airtel announces introduction of eSIM in Uganda
Customers can now use two numbers without needing two handsets Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Airtel Uganda has today announced the launch of eSIM (embedded SIM) – a digital SIM that enables customers to access the same functionality as someone using a physical SIM. The eSIM offers several benefits over …
Read More »UNRA team assess damage on Kampala-Masaka highway
Masaka, Uganda | THE IDEPENDENT | The Uganda National Roads Authority-UNRA has commenced technical assessments of Katonga Bridge on the Masaka-Kampala highway. On Thursday, the water levels of River Katonga increased considerably, before it submerged a section of the highway and the bridge, making it risky for both motorists and pedestrians …
Read More »PS Atwine rallies support for National Health Insurance
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Health has laid down the case for the need for a National Health Insurance Scheme for Uganda, saying it is the only way all Ugandans would be able to access affordable and quality health services. The Permanent Secretary, Diana Atwine, says her …
Read More »Mabirizi petitions Court to declare Muhoozi’s political activities illegal
Kampala, Uganda | THE IDEPENDENT | Lawyer Male Mabirizi has petitioned the East African Court of Justice seeking a permanent injunction restraining General Muhoozi Kainerugaba a serving Uganda People’s Defence Forces Officer from organizing and addressing political rallies and gatherings. Mabirizi also wants the Court to order the Speaker of Parliament, …
Read More »Rachel Rwakatungu joints Absa Bank Uganda as new Credit Director
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Absa Bank Uganda Ltd has announced the appointment of Rachel Rwakatungu (above) as the new Credit Director of the bank. Rwakatungu is a seasoned banker with a wealth of experience in the banking and financial services industry, business, and regulatory risk. She brings significant …
Read More »KCB-GIZ Twekozese Programme passes out 575 youth graduates
Government commends KCB and GIZ for the Sh6 billion initiatives for vocational skills training. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | KCB Bank Uganda and the German Development Cooperation (GIZ), have today passed out 575 graduates and beneficiaries of the KCB-GIZ Twekozese Programme, further boosting Uganda’s available skilled human capital. The …
Read More »Women in energy and extractives form network
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Women have formed a network to encourage more women and girls into Uganda’s oil, gas, and minerals sector. Women in Energy and Extractives Network(WEEN) is a brainchild of the likes of Ziria Waako Tibalwa, the Executive Director of the Electricity Regulatory Authority, Proscovia Nabanja …
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