Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Absa Group CEO Kenny Fihla is visiting Uganda this week as part of his first strategic East Africa roadshow since taking up the role of Group CEO last month. The visit underscores Absa’s commitment to regional integration, customer-centricity, and long-term investment in East Africa’s …
Read More »Catholic Church calls for united action against climate change
Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Catholic Church has renewed its call for collective global action against climate change, urging political leaders and citizens alike to urgently take responsibility for environmental protection. The appeal was made by Cardinal Peter Kodwo Appiah Turkson, Chancellor of the Pontifical Academy of Sciences …
Read More »Why contracting in local currency is vital
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government has finally embarked on the enforcement of the directive that compels public contracting entities to stop conducting public procurement and payment in foreign currencies. The directive exempts foreign missions that are allowed to use the currencies in the countries in which they …
Read More »Uganda to host Asia/Africa play-off for 2027 Rugby World Cup
KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda will host the Asia/Africa play-off match for the 2027 Rugby World Cup, with Namibia facing the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on July 26 at Mandela National Stadium in Kampala. Namibia, who lost to Zimbabwe in the African qualifiers, will have a second chance to …
Read More »Uganda told to rethink corruption fight
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As Africa marked the anti-corruption fight day, Uganda was urged to reconsider her own way of dealing with the vice, if a headway is to be made, since the institutions are in place. This is because, despite the several efforts the country has put …
Read More »FAO chief urges Uganda to include physical planning in PDM
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), Director-General, Dr. Qu Dongyu, has called on Uganda to integrate physical and spatial planning into the implementation of the Parish Development Model (PDM). He warns that without proper land use design, infrastructure layout, and zoning, long-term rural transformation …
Read More »At least 42,000 unclaimed passports risk being burnt
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At least 42000 unclaimed passports risk being burnt by the Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration (DCIC) at the Ministry of Internal Affairs. DCIC records show many Ugandans apply for passports, but they don’t pick them up even when they send them reminder messages. Simon …
Read More »Over 200 suspected criminals arrested in KMP operation
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | 226 suspected members of criminal gangs that have been terrorising various parts of the Kampala Metropolitan Area have been arrested in three-day separate operations. The suspects, mostly youths aged 15-25, have been apprehended in ongoing joint operations between the police and UPDF in various …
Read More »Supreme Court pays tribute to Justice Kanyeihamba
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Special Supreme Court on Wednesday held a special session pay tribute to the Late Hon. Justice George Wilson Kanyeihamba, retired Justice of the Supreme Court. Justice Kanyeihamba, who passed away on July 14, at the age of 85 was a Justice of the …
Read More »Who will claim the Stanbic Bank schools 10th NSC crown?
Meet the 8 Finalists of the Stanbic Nationals Championship 10th Edition Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Eight outstanding schools from across Uganda are already gearing up for the grand finale of the Stanbic National Schools Championship (NSC) 2025, known as the “Battle of Champions,” which is set for 29th …
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