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BetKumi rewards customers in the ‘BetKumi Efaayo’ and Wangula Amajja Promotions. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | BetKumi, a new online betting platform in Uganda, unveiled its ‘BetKumi Efaayo’ promo through a roadshow around Kampala, aimed at rewarding their new and esteemed customers while marking the end of Customer Service …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Water Bus Globology Limited, has launched a new cross-border vessel to streamline water transport on Lake Victoria. The new state-of-the-art vessel “MV Ormiston” is designed to enhance cross-border movement between Kenya and Uganda. The vessel will be plying the route from Sigulu, Bugana, up to …

Milestone for Uganda’s Revised Lower Milestone for Uganda’s Revised Lower Secondary Curriculum as Inaugural Class Begins Examinationss Inaugural Class Begins Examinations Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Today marks a significant milestone as the inaugural class of the revised lower secondary curriculum begins its examinations, concluding a challenging five-year journey …

There is urgent need to protect Ugandan health care workers in their line of duty COMMENT | DR AMBROSE OTAU TALISUNA  & DR DEOGRATIAS SEKIMPI |  Infectious disease epidemics and pandemics (worldwide epidemic) continue to threaten the health of populations in Uganda and worldwide. In the past century, there have been four …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Opposition political parties rejected proposals in the  Administration of Parliament (Amendment) Bill, 2024 that was moved by Mityana South County Member of Parliament, Richard Lumu Kizito. The bill seeks to among others, provide for the election of the Leader of the Opposition (LoP) and other …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Minister for Gender, Youth, and Children Affairs, Balaam Barugahara Ateenyi, has urged the courts to expedite the hearing of rape and defilement cases. Barugahara was speaking to the media as part of the celebrations to mark the International Day of the Girl Child under …

Domestic Violence Takes Center Stage as Naome Nyangweso Testifies in Katanga Murder Trial Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The murder trial of businessman Henry Katanga continues to grip the nation, with turn of events in court of interest in social media, as well as legacy media. The trial took a …

Kitgum, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Rev. Fr. Christopher Komakech, the Parish Priest of Christ the King Parish Kitgum has urged school administrators to prioritize the safety of students. His call follows the death of Benita Hellen Lamwaka, a former student of YY Okot Memorial College, who was struck in the …

Kabale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Fred Bamwine, Commissioner for Resident District Commissioners and Jacinta Tushabomwe, Kabale District Principal Human Resource Officer have disagreed over the early retirement of teachers in the district. Bamwine was meeting district technical and political leaders at Kabale district council hall on Friday as he assessed …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Makerere University management is set to meet with the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Public Service to resolve the ongoing staff strike. Acting Vice-Chancellor, Professor Mukadasi Buyinza, said this in his response to a plea by Guild President Lubega Nsamba, who had urged the …