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KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | In a remarkable celebration of leadership, women’s empowerment, and resilience, the CEO Summit Uganda graduated its second cohort of women leaders from the LEAN Forward Modular Program on Thursday, 16th January 2025. The program is an open leadership development initiative that brings together women leaders …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parliament has unanimously approved an addendum allowing the government to borrow at least US $600 million (approximately Shs 2.208 trillion) to finance the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area Urban Development Program. The approval came after a motion was moved by Henry Musasizi, the State Minister …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, has instructed the Committee on Human Rights to visit Dr Kizza Besigye, who is currently held at Luzira Maximum Security Prison. Dr. Besigye faces charges of allegedly soliciting military support abroad to destabilize Uganda’s national security. The …

Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Kampala – Entebbe Expressway, has so far handled collected 119.8 Billion Shillings since tolling and maintenance commenced three years ago. Managed by Egis Road Operations, the expressway is the first tolled road under a government system of managing infrastructure maintenance and the loans used …

Koboko, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs Nobert Mao has faulted political leaders for abandoning the electorate. Speaking at the ongoing Northern Uganda Peace Week Mao at Koboko Catholic Parish, Mao said that the leaders have failed to consult the electorate on issues affecting the district. …

 UNEB Reports Drop in Distinctions, First-Grades, While Science Tops for Third Consecutive Year Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has reported a decline in the first-grade passes in the 2024 Primary Leaving Examination (PLE), despite an overall improvement in the pass rate. During the …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | In an ongoing effort to streamline the public service payroll, the Ministry of Public Service has deactivated 4,149 employees across various ministries, entities and local governments. Catherine Bitarakwate Musingwiire, Permanent Secretary Ministry of Public Service said that this action follows a second round of validation …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Human Rights lawyer Steven Kalali has petitioned the Constitutional Court, challenging the constitutionality of certain provisions in the Penal Code Act and the Magistrates’ Courts Act. Specifically, Kalali contests Section 115 of the Penal Code Act, which criminalizes indecent assaults and insulting the modesty …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Kawempe North constituency parliamentary seat has attracted more than ten aspirants. The seat fell vacant earlier this month following the death of the area member of parliament, Muhammad Ssegirinya. The aspirants include Moses Ali Jjemba, an NRM carder, and resident of Mbogo Village; Elias Luyimbaazi …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has directed all schools with outstanding invoices to clear their balances to access the 2024 Primary Leaving Examination (PLE) results. Speaking to our reporter ahead of the official release of the examination results this morning, UNEB Spokesperson Jennifer …