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Hoima, Uganda |THE INDEPENDENT | CNOOC Uganda Limited, an Energy company on Monday 19th August completed the Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) drivers Training and Licensing Program. The program involved 110 drivers being trained, Licensed and certified to professionally drive Heavy Goods trucks and trailers (class CH License) or rigid trucks …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda Samuel Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu has urged the government to expedite the resettlement of victims who were affected by the collapse of the Kiteezi landfill. The affected residents have sought shelter in tents that have been erected at Kiteezi Church of …

  Mukono, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | St. Peter’s Church of Uganda Primary School, located in Nantabulirwa, Mukono Municipality, is seeking sh700 million to construct four classrooms that will ease the current congestion. The school located within Namanve Industrial Park, currently accommodates over 1,000 learners but it is struggling with …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The hearing of the case in which Molly Katanga is accused of murdering her husband Henry Katanga faced a setback as proceedings failed to resume due to poor internet connectivity. The connection was crucial for linking Molly currently incarcerated at Luzira Women’s Prison, to the …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A devastating fire that ravaged the Uganda Broadcasting Corporation’s (UBC) Kololo Summit View Tower last week has left more questions than answers. While officials attribute the blaze to a lightning strike, experts and insiders are pointing to a more complex web of causes, including …

Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Security has been beefed up in Kasese district ahead of the third edition of the Rwenzori Theluji Festival.  This year’s festival will take place on Saturday starting with the marathon. The festival is a showcase of the uniqueness of biodiversity in and around Kasese. The …

Uganda Breweries Limited announces price reduction on Pilsner Lager Port Bell – Luzira , Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL) has announced a price reduction on one of its iconic beer brand, Pilsner Lager. Starting today, the favourite local beer will be sold at a recommended retail price …

TECH NEWS | THE INDEPENDENT | Excitement is building as Talkio Mobile, Uganda’s latest Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO), gears up for its highly anticipated launch. Promising a blend of innovation and disruption, Talkio Mobile aims to shake up the telecommunications landscape in Uganda, with whispers circulating that the launch …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Directorate of Crime Intelligence (DCI) has confirmed the arrest of the suspected murderer of Ndiga clan leader Eng Daniel Bbosa. Lujja Tabula, who has been hiding since February 25, 2024 when Bbosa was shot to death at Lungujja, Rubaga Division, in Kampala was arrested …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Agriculture Research Organisation (NARO) has started piloting the anti-tick vaccine in preparation for production planned for next year. Speaking to URN in an interview, Andrew Kiggundu NARO’s Principal Research Officer said that initial doses have been produced following a greenlight from clinical …