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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s digital technology innovation industry is still one of the virgin employment areas for Uganda’s young innovators, with a capacity to handle millions of engineers, according to Aminah Zawedde, the Permanent Secretary at the ICT and National Guidance Ministry. Zawedde, says that while Uganda …

Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Gynecologists say reliance on traditional birth attendants is contributing to the high number of obstetric fistula in Busoga. An obstetric fistula is an abnormal opening between a woman’s genital tract and her urinary tract or rectum.The condition is caused by prolonged, obstructed labor which often leaves …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MTN Uganda has announced the formalization of its strategic partnership with Microsoft, aiming to accelerate digital and cloud transformation across Uganda. This partnership marks a signifcant milestone in MTN’s Ambition 2025 strategy to transition from a telecommunications company to a leading technology company, delivering …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Defence has rejected the request by National Unity Platform-NUP for its fourth-anniversary celebrations at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds. NUP wrote to the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs last week requesting permission to hold their commemorative event at Kololo independence grounds. The biggest …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Stanbic Bank Uganda Limited has been recognized by the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) for its proactive efforts to promote environmental protection and preservation through the adoption of innovative technologies and implementation of afforestation initiatives. This was during the National Sustainability Awards 2024 at …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Ambassador of Norway Anne Kristin Hermansen has assured Uganda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Gen. Abubakher Jeje Odongo of continued cooperation despite the closure of the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Kampala. At a meeting today, both parties expressed appreciation for the strong relations cultivated over the …

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Trade Ministry Permanent Secretary Geraldine Ssali has been arrested and transferred to the Anti-Corruption Court. She was charged with causing financial loss and conspiring with Members of Parliament to conspire to steal cooperatives’ cash. Ssali appeared late before the Anti-Corruption Court in Kampala …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s Athletics Olympic team has been cautioned against the use of banned substances ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics slated from July 26th to August 11th in Paris France. Beatrice Ayikoru, the Uganda Olympic Committee (UOC) Secretary-General during an exclusive interview with Uganda Radio Network (URN), warned …

Kitagwenda, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kitagwenda District has started the demarcation of Nyakabale Wetland. Nyakabale wetland pours water into River Rwambu which is a tributary of River Mpanga. It also serves as a water catchment area for five water sources used by more than seven villages. The Kitagwenda District  …

Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Health workers in the West Nile are sighing with relief and now have reason to smile following the commissioning of an electronic recruitment system hub for the sub region. The facility which is located at Arua Regional Referral Hospital Out Patients Department (OPD) in Arua …