NEWS

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Several schools around the country have requested parents to make full payment of fees before their children are admitted in Senior 1. After the selection process that took place last week, many parents whose children were placed in Senior 1 rushed to pick admission letters. …

🌟 #TotalEnergiesCAFCL ⚽ Raja Casablanca 5 Vipers 0 REST OF GROUP C FIXTURES ⚽ Vipers vs Horoya Feb 18 ⚽ Vipers vs Simba Feb 25 ⚽ Simba vs Vipers March 7 ⚽ Vipers vs Raja March 17 ⚽ Horoya vs Vipers March 31 Casablanca, Morocco | THE INDEPENDENT | Vipers SC were Friday night given a rude …

Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | His Grace Henry Luke Orombi, the Archbishop Emeritus of the Church of Uganda, has been installed as the second Chancellor of Muni University. Orombi was installed as the new chancellor during the fifth graduation ceremony held at the University graduation grounds in Arua City on …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Church of Uganda has started a process to officially split from Canterbury, the seat of the Anglican Church worldwide following its decision to allow priests bless same-sex marriages and civil partnerships. (read full statement bottom) In its Thursday vote, the national assembly of the …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ecobank Uganda has launched its Edusave loan contribution campaign as it seeks to ease the school fees burden faced by many parents across the country during the ongoing back-to-school season. Unveiled on Feb.09, the campaign’s goal is to provide parents and families with affordable, flexible, …

🌟 #TotalEnergiesCAFCL  ⚽ Raja Casablanca vs Vipers 10pm (Sanyuka Prime) Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s representatives in the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League, Vipers FC will on Friday play Raja Casablanca in the opening tie at the Complexe Mohammed V in Morocco. This is the first continental test for new coach Beto …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Experts in the water and sanitation sector have called on Parliament to enact legislation that will address the lengthy process of obtaining government loans. The experts are concerned that the process of obtaining loans is length and as a result, considerable time for project implementation …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Works and Transport has attributed slow progress in the implementation of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) project to inadequate funds. This, according to the ministry, has affected pre-construction activities such as land acquisition and compensation of Project-Affected-Persons (PAPs) at the first phase …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Wandegeya are investigating the sudden death of 59-year old Rosette Najjuma, at Pastor Jackson Ssenyonga’s Christian Life Church in Bwaise, Kampala during prayer services. Luke Owoyesigyire, the Deputy Public Relations of Officer of the Kampala Metropolitan Police explains that the late Najjuma from …

Bugweri, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | There is a reported outbreak of fall armyworms in Ibulanku and Namalemba sub-counties in Bugweri district. According to residents, the worms are feasting on the green vegetation unsparingly leaving them in losses. Joel Isabirye, a resident of Namalemba trading center, says that prior to the …