Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A staff member attached to Hoima regional Referral hospital (HRRH) has been arrested for alleged theft of blood from the health facility. The staff whose particulars have been concealed for fear of jeopardising security investigations was arrested last week from the hospital premises. Available …
Read More »NRM Tribunal upholds Rakai Woman MP primary election results
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Resistance Movement-NRM Elections Dispute Tribunal has upheld the results for the party primary elections for Rakai district Woman MP flag bearer. The tribunal, chaired by John Musiime, dismissed the petition by Asha Lubyayi Kayanja, who was seeking to overturn the re-election of …
Read More »Museveni woos Egyptian investors to Uganda
Cairo, Egypt | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has urged Egyptian investors to channel capital and entrepreneurship opportunities into Uganda, saying the two countries can transform their centuries-old Nile connection into a powerful engine for economic growth. Speaking at the Egypt–Uganda Business Forum in Cairo alongside his host, …
Read More »NRM tribunal overturns Terego West results, declares new flag bearer
Terego, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Election Disputes Tribunal has nullified the declaration of Moses Angundru as the party’s flag bearer for Terego West Constituency, Terego District, following a heated petition process that exposed massive electoral irregularities — including the allocation of 320 extra votes …
Read More »Uganda, China sign deal on export standards
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the China Certification and Inspection Group Company Ltd (CCIC) aimed at promoting bilateral cooperation between the two countries. CCIC is a State-owned mega group providing inspection, verification, certification and …
Read More »1000 interested in local gov’t positions on NUP ticket in Greater Luwero
Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Atleast 1,037 aspirants turned up at the Elections Management Committee of the National Unity Platform for vetting to contest in various local government positions in the Greater Luwero district. On Tuesday, the Elections Management Committee for the National Unity Platform party camped at Hotel …
Read More »Uganda on high alert after deadly border clashes with South Sudan
KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | The Ugandan military said Tuesday it is on high alert along its border with South Sudan following deadly clashes over the past two weeks that have left four soldiers dead and displaced hundreds of civilians. Nasser Mene, spokesperson for the army’s West Nile region, told …
Read More »Huawei Technologies launches inaugural 2025-2026 Huawei ICT Competition
Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Huawei Technologies Uganda Company Limited has officially launched its nationwide 2025- 2026 Huawei ICT Competition, an initiative aimed at nurturing local ICT talent and bridging the gap between academia and industry. The event, held at State House Nakasero, was officiated by the First Lady …
Read More »Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda appoints Emmy Hashakimana as its new General Manager
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU) has announced the appointment of Emmy Hashakimana as its new General Manager, marking the latest milestone in a distinguished career that has spanned leadership roles across Africa and the United Kingdom. He joins CCBU from Uganda Breweries, where he most …
Read More »Final week for nominations to inaugural WASH Impact and Influence Awards
Nominations LINK: https://bit.ly/wash-awards Programmatic impact, Youth-Lead WASH Initiative, Technology and Innovation, WASH Financing, Media Excellence, Research and Academia Lifetime Achievements in WASH Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | When the submission of entries for the inaugural WASH Impact and Influence Awards closes on August 15, 2025, the water and sanitation sub-sector will have …
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