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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Bank of Uganda has refuted claims that its tough regulatory requirements are leading its regulated financial institutions to downgrade to ease the regulatory pressures on them. This comes as the regulator (BoU) notified the public that three commercial banks (Tier I) had been downgraded …

Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Luwero district health department is set to carry out mass vaccination against yellow fever. The Ministry of Health with support from partners has planned to conduct mass vaccination in 53 districts including Luwero district starting from Tuesday 2nd-8th April in a bid to eliminate yellow …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Stanbic Bank Uganda has this morning announced the appointment of Samuel F Mwogeza as its Interim Chief Executive, and Barbara Dokoria as Interim Executive Director effective April 1, 2024, until substantive appointments for the positions are made. The interim appointment of Mwogeza, who is …

  Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA  | The Alliance Française de Kampala, joining forces with the Fonds Médiathèque and the French Institute, launched a program that will tackle social issues and foster empowerment for underprivileged women in Ugandan communities by creating a bridge between them and established Ugandan women writers. …

Wakiso, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Twenty-five geo-scientists from eleven African countries have been trained in geo-scientific survey techniques and mapping in order to strengthen their countries’ capacity to locate and exploit mineral wealth. The four-week training was conducted in Entebbe and Kabale, with the Uganda Geological Survey Department and experts …

Nakaseke, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | There will be no celebration over the Easter weekend in the hearts of the Nakaseke teachers who were made to sit the children’s exams to see if they are still fit to hold their jobs, as they will still be anxiously waiting for the results …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Acting Inspector General of Police, Maj Gen Tumusiime Katsigazi, has some police officers deserted the force because of loans. Katsigazi, who assumed IGP roles on March 4, after his boss Martin Ochola’s contract expired said loan-related desertions are emanating from borrowing by impulse. Katsigazi …

Napak, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Water scarcity has become a pressing issue in primary schools across Napak district, compelling pupils to trek long distances to access clean water from neighboring communities.   Currently, water coverage in primary schools throughout the district stands at 68 percent, with at least seven schools …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Defence is spending a total of Shs400 million monthly to fly troops to Somalia and other destinations following the grounding of planes owned by Uganda Air Cargo. The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Rosette Byengoma, told the Committee on Defence and Internal …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Life will not be the same for the slums of Kikoni in Kampala as entrepreneur Allan Kato brings to life a dream of assisting the less privileged in the city and empowering unemployed youth and others in need. The Allan Children’s Foundation was unveiled on …