NEWS

Pader, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A man has been arrested in Pader District on allegations of forgery. Christopher Akera is accused of allegedly forging UNEB payment receipts and mismanaging funds meant for Primary Leaving Examination-PLE registration. On 28th May 2024, Florence Alum, Director of Holy Angel Nursery and Primary …

Kwania, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Apac Anti-Corruption Coalition -TAACC has issued a two-week ultimatum to Kwania district leaders to recover 8 million shillings that was meant to rehabilitate the 4.5km Too Pee Yero-Omer to Inomo town council community access road. In 2022/2023 Financial Year, Inomo Sub County leaders …

Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The people of Moroto and Nakapiripirit districts, with support from the Caritas organization, have formed Communal Land Associations (CLAs) to address land matters. On Tuesday, the CLAs received their final documents to formalize operations, with the issuance of certificates and the demarcation of communal …

Lira, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda National Chamber of Commerce Lango sub-region has called on the Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) to strengthen the enforcement of quality assurance. The  Lango sub-region is one of the largest producers of grains and cereals such as beans, soya beans, maize, …

OPINION | Kenneth Kawuki | The evolution of the procurement function from a peripheral role to a more strategic one is helping unlock its full value in companies and organizations. It is key to note that the procurement function in companies accounts for about 60% of the approved organizational budgets. Previously, the procurement …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The French Government has revealed plans to spend 4 Billion Dollars or about 15 Trillion Shillings in Uganda over the next three years. This is part of the country’s renewed economic, social and political partnerships starting this year, according to the Embassy of France in …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Management of Gateway Bus Company has come under criticism following cases of robbers targeting passengers. Last week, three people who were travelling from Kampala to Kabale using Gateway Bus Company were sedated and robbed. The victims however while reporting the matter to Kabale police …

Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has received 10 delivery beds and 100 mama kits for the Tarehe Sita health camp. Every year, UPDF engages in various activities including health camps and cleaning of urban areas as a way of building a firm relationship …

Nakasongola, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Nakasongola District Education officials have attributed the poor Primary Leaving Examinations performance to rampant absenteeism of learners and teacher shortages. According to PLE results released on Thursday, at least 607 (14.4 %) out of 4349 candidates who sat in Nakasongola failed the examinations. …

Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Health authorities in West Nile have urged the government to enhance the Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI) Arua field station so it can conduct tests for diseases beyond just Plague and Anthrax. They argue that this expansion will help address the challenges of delays in …