Kabale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In a bid to accelerate financial literacy and inclusion among barley farmers in Kabale and Rubanda Districts, Nile Breweries Limited has equipped over 1,000 farmers in the region with financial literacy skills, it said in a news release distributed on Aug.21. The training …
Read More »Malaria, pneumonia and peptic ulcers leading cause of death in Luwero
Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At least 70 people in Luwero district were killed by Malaria in the 2022/23 financial year, the District Health Report on Mortality and Morbidity has revealed. The report highlights Malaria as the foremost cause of death, claiming the lives of 40 males and 30 females. Among …
Read More »Police impounds over 1000 vehicles in dangerous mechanical condition
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The traffic police have impounded 1,127 motor vehicles in dangerous mechanical conditions (DMC) since the start of this month in an effort to reduce road crashes. Micheal Kananura, the traffic police spokesperson said the number plates for the vehicles have been plucked off until …
Read More »DPP opposes bail for Ssewanyana, Ssegirinya’s co-accused
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Prosecution has formally requested the International Crimes Division of the High Court to reject the bail application filed by John Mugera, one of the suspects jointly charged with Allan Ssewanyana and Muhammad Ssegirinya, the Makindye West and his Kawempe South Members of parliament. …
Read More »Uganda telecom rebrands, executives promise customers reliable network
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Top government officials and executives at Uganda Telecommunications Corporation Limited have promised their clients a reliable voice, data, and related services following a rebranding exercise. According to the company’s Chief Operating Officer, Maggie Lutwama, the rebranding exercise involved having a new logo and tagline …
Read More »Uganda’s Brainchild BCW recognized at Global African Excellence Awards
London, UK | THE INDEPENDENT | Brainchild BCW, one of Uganda’s top public relations, digital, and events agency has been named Best PR and Digital Agency at African Excellence Awards that seek to recognize outstanding African companies and individuals who have contributed to Africa’s growth, it said on Aug.21 in …
Read More »Police investigates Monday morning suspected murder case near golf course roundabout
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Territorial Police at Wandegeya are investigating a suspected murder incident that occurred on August 21, 2023, in the vicinity of the Golf Course Roundabout, Kampala. This follows the discovery of a body in the area, according to the Kampala Deputy Metropolitan Police Spokesperson, …
Read More »Kabaka urges newly appointed leaders to avoid hypocrisy in kingdom leadership
Mengo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Kabaka of Buganda Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II has strongly cautioned leaders within his kingdom to reject hypocrisy while offering service and instead adopt courage while delivering genuine and sincere assistance to the people. According to Kabaka Mutebi, leaders ought to exemplify loyalty and …
Read More »Court to hear Byarugaba contract case next month
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Justice Musa Ssekaana will hear the case in which, the former Managing Director of the National Social Security Fund (NSSF), Richard Byarugaba, is challenging the non-renewal of his contract. Justice Ssekaana has scheduled September 27th, 2023 to hear that matter that was transferred from …
Read More »Karamoja leaders prefer compulsory education to ABEK program
Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A section of leaders in the Karamoja Sub-region has opposed the revival of Alternative Basic Education for Karamoja-ABEK. The program was introduced by the government in 1998 for children aged between 6 and 18 years in pastoral communities. It started with 10 learning areas including …
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